Trainee NECTAR Practitioner
The closing date is 30 April 2026
Working with NECTAR is an exciting opportunity for experienced staff nurses and ODP's. NECTAR works across the north east transporting patients to their care destinations. This work is varied and exciting, with many opportunities to advance skill sets in patient stabilisation and management of the acutely deteriorating patient. NECTAR provides services to the adult and paediatric population across the north east; therefore, practitioners are expected to adapt their practice to a wide range of patients from infants to elderly care. NECTAR works alongside IAS transporting people by road or by air, so practitioners need to be adaptable to a variety of environments.
NECTAR practitioners work as part of a multidisciplinary team caring for patients between different hospitals in the North East. They need excellent communication, quick thinking and ability to troubleshoot. They often work independently on practitioner‑led transfers, therefore their ability to assess the situation and respond timely is essential.
Successful applicants will be appointed at a Band 5 and progress to a Band 6 on completion of competencies within 18 months.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
* Work independently and within an MDT to deliver highly specialised care to adults and paediatric patients across the North East
* Draw from previous experience to care for the patient and their demands including IV medication, supporting positive pressure ventilation, airway management, line management and other critical care experience
* Be confident in their assessment skills, able to recognise and escalatem care as appropriate in the acutely deteriorating patient
* Be confident and clear in their communication, working remotely can be challenging
* Comply with all Newcastle Trust legislation and NMC/HCPC code of conduct
* Adhere to guidelines and SOPs within NECTAR
* Document via eRecord and Kinseed
Job responsibilities
Band 5
This is a development post working under the supervision of an experienced transport practitioner and medical staff.
* Accountable for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating high quality patient care
* Provide effective support to both patient and carers throughout their care pathway.
* Act as role model, teacher and supervisor for junior staff and students, participating in mentor and preceptorship programmes
* Abide by Trust policies and procedures.
* Provide support for and depending on experience deputise for practitioner in charge in their absence.
* Act as patient advocate in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code/Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) Code.
* Work collaboratively as an effective member of MDT.
Band 6
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust defines this role as a qualified nurse/practitioner where the primary purpose is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.
* Is working towards advanced knowledge and skills within specialist sphere of practice.
* Contributes to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients.
* Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.
* Contributes to training and education within specialist area.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
* Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
* Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements for mentorship if relevant to role
SKILLS
* Basic IT skills
* Good communication / interpersonal skills
* Effective organisational and time management skills
* Relevant clinical skills relating to the specialty e.g. cannulation, IV drug administration, venepuncture
EXPERIENCE
* Recent experience in children's intensive care/acute paediatrics
* Previous experience in speciality
QUALIFICATIONS
* Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch) Healthcare Professional
* Current NMC/HCPC Registration
* Diploma/Degree in Nursing/(completed or willingness to undertake) or equivalent experience
* Programme of study relevant to specialty
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.
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