Emergency Nurse Practitioner
The closing date is 03 May 2026
We are looking to appoint a Band 7 Nurse Practitioner who can work autonomously within our Urgent Treatment Centre at night, supporting patients who may self‑present.
This role will also require the practitioner to work as the Senior Nurse at night supporting the hospital site/inpatient ward and dealing with any inpatients who may become unwell during night shift.
As a Nurse Practitioner, responsibilities include providing independent advanced clinical assessment and management of patients in the Urgent Treatment Centre, and working as a non‑medical prescriber holding appropriate qualification.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
* Assume responsibility for the assessment of care needs and implementation of evidence‑based programmes of care after examination, investigation and diagnosis.
* Supervise, support and educate junior members of nursing and medical staff.
* Exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
* Be responsible for all nursing care standards and maintain high clinical standards.
* Work within the Urgent Treatment Centre for Northumbria Healthcare Trust.
* Role‑model compassionate and inclusive leadership to shape a collective leadership culture within the trust.
Job responsibilities
* Provide skilled and knowledgeable care and advice to patients and their carers.
* Complete assessments, planning, implementation and evaluation of direct care to patients.
* Work with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
* Engage with external agencies to provide a high‑quality service for patients and their carers.
* Contribute to the development of high‑quality services within Northumbria Healthcare.
* Apply advanced knowledge and skills during the management and provision of patient care, working within defined parameters; lead specialist in Minor Injuries in Emergency Care.
* Support the Department Manager in accountability of the department, staff, and budget.
Qualifications / Professional Registration
* Registered Nurse / HCPC Registered / AHP
* Registered Mentor / ENB 998 or PP126/127
* Teaching certificate 998/997 PP 122/123 or 7307 with teaching experience or equivalent
* Diploma in nursing/health related subject – working towards degree
* ENB 199 or University equivalents
* Emergency Nurse Practitioner Course or equivalent experience
* IRMER Course (to be completed within first six weeks of appointment if not already achieved)
* Non‑Medical prescribing course
* Clinical Skills Qualification or equivalent
Experience and knowledge
o Evidence of ongoing professional and practice development.
o Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools.
o Knowledge of or experience in quality improvement tools, techniques and methods.
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.
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
£49,387 to £56,515 a year (pro rata per annum)
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