Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner — Shift Lead

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an autonomous Practitioner to join our urgent care team across the Urgent Treatment Centres. You will treat adults and children with minor illness/injuries and lead the shift in a Band 7 role, supervising juniors and driving workforce development.

We welcome Registered Nurses and Allied Health Professionals with relevant Urgent Care training and experience. 37 hours 30 minutes per week, flexible working considered.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse/AHP with current registration
• Degree or Master’s level study or equivalent
• Non-medical prescribing if relevant to role

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with minor illness/injury in Urgent Treatment Centres
• Lead shift and manage demand on the unit
• Supervise junior staff and support training and development
• Work with multidisciplinary team to deliver urgent care services

Skills

Autonomous practice

Leadership

Decision making

Teamwork

Education

Degree or master’s level study

NMC/HCPC registration

Non-medical prescribing (if relevant)

Job description

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an autonomous Practitioner to join our urgent care team across the Urgent Treatment Centres. You will treat adults and children with minor illness/injuries and lead the shift in a Band 7 role, supervising juniors and driving workforce development.

We welcome Registered Nurses and Allied Health Professionals with relevant Urgent Care training and experience. 37 hours 30 minutes per week, flexible working considered.