Job summary
We wish to recruit a band 5 Staff Nurse to join our integrated Locality Teams in Gateshead.
You will work for a forward thinking Trust, in a dynamic and transformational business unit, committed to working within a cycle of continuous improvement, with the patient at the Centre of all you do. The locality teams are multi professional working in collaboration to ensure safe, highly effective patient care.
This post will provide an exciting opportunity to work differently within an new initiative to deliver a high quality service to patients in Gateshead.
You will need to be motivated, organised and flexible. The service core hours are 8am - 4:30pm but we do cover the service 8am - 8pm, 7 days per week. You will be expected to work flexibly to deliver service needs.
You must be a registered nurse and evidence of a teaching certificate, post registration experience and ongoing professional development are desirable.
It would also be desirable to have evidence of experience in a community setting.
You must be a car owner/driver.
Various hours available.
Main duties of the job
The delivery of high standards of clinical practice that hold patients and their families at the center to ensure that they receive safe, quality care that gives them a good experience.
To be responsible for delivery of an identified package of care under the supervision and direction of Specialist Nurse Practitioner/Senior Nurse/Locality Team Lead.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Details
Date posted
11 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
Job locations
Central Locality- Bensham Hospital
Fontwell Drive
Gateshead
NE8 4YL
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide high quality patient care in the community setting under the direction and supervision of a senior nurse/practitioner.
To support the assessment of the health and health related needs of patients, clients, their families and other carers.
To assess, plan, provide and evaluate nursing care to meet care needs of individual patients and carers in their own homes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide high quality patient care in the community setting under the direction and supervision of a senior nurse/practitioner.
To support the assessment of the health and health related needs of patients, clients, their families and other carers.
To assess, plan, provide and evaluate nursing care to meet care needs of individual patients and carers in their own homes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Diploma/Degree in Adult nursing
* NMC registration
Desirable
* Degree or willing to work towards
* Teaching qualification
* IT qualification
Experience
Essential
* Portfolio of professional development post registration
* Ability to organise workload
* Ability to prioritise appropriately
* Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines in a complex/changing environment
Desirable
* Experience of working in a multiprofessional team
* Leadership and management experience
* Working with the frail elderly
* Previous Community experience/ NHS
* Experience of undertaking research and audit
Skills / Attributes / Knowledge
Essential
* Ability to maintain excellent communication verbal and written.
* Ability to make decisions and demonstrate leadership skills
* Enthusiastic with a "can do" approach
* Displays Gateshead Health Trusts values and beliefs
* Trained in moving and handling procedures
* Flexible approach to service delivery
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Car Driver
* IT skills and knowledge
* Resilience and robust coping mechanisms
Desirable
* Specific Community Nursing skills eg Leg Ulcer management and assessment, Palliative care qualification
Physical Requirements
Essential
* Able to move and handle safely
* Ability to travel independently
* Frequent movement from car to building
* VDU work
* Working in changing environments, open plan office, regular interruptions and noisy environments
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Diploma/Degree in Adult nursing
* NMC registration
Desirable
* Degree or willing to work towards
* Teaching qualification
* IT qualification
Experience
Essential
* Portfolio of professional development post registration
* Ability to organise workload
* Ability to prioritise appropriately
* Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines in a complex/changing environment
Desirable
* Experience of working in a multiprofessional team
* Leadership and management experience
* Working with the frail elderly
* Previous Community experience/ NHS
* Experience of undertaking research and audit
Skills / Attributes / Knowledge
Essential
* Ability to maintain excellent communication verbal and written.
* Ability to make decisions and demonstrate leadership skills
* Enthusiastic with a "can do" approach
* Displays Gateshead Health Trusts values and beliefs
* Trained in moving and handling procedures
* Flexible approach to service delivery
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Car Driver
* IT skills and knowledge
* Resilience and robust coping mechanisms
Desirable
* Specific Community Nursing skills eg Leg Ulcer management and assessment, Palliative care qualification
Physical Requirements
Essential
* Able to move and handle safely
* Ability to travel independently
* Frequent movement from car to building
* VDU work
* Working in changing environments, open plan office, regular interruptions and noisy environments
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Central Locality- Bensham Hospital
Fontwell Drive
Gateshead
NE8 4YL
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Employer details
Employer name
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Central Locality- Bensham Hospital
Fontwell Drive
Gateshead
NE8 4YL
Employer's website
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