The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse

The closing date is 30 December 2026

Job summary

The Newcastle Hospitals and Community Services Staff Bank provide temporary staff to various wards and departments across the Trust. In return we can offer valuable work opportunities/experience, opportunity to apply for NHS substantive employment, comprehensive training, NHS Pension contributions and accrued holiday pay.

Main duties of the job

Joining the bank provides an excellent opportunity for those who wish to gain insight and experience into diverse areas and specialities while providing you with the flexibility to choose your own working hours.

About us

We are committed to improving the working lives of our staff and maintaining a healthy and efficient work force while providing excellent care to our patients. Listed below is a summary of the Trust terms and conditions of registration to the Staff Bank, and staff benefits available.

All posts are subject to NHS pre-employment checks including occupational health clearance and DBS (where appropriate).
All pay progression is conditional upon a positive outcome at annual appraisal.
All successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month's pay. You will be required to sign a DBS payment form which will be issued to you as part of your recruitment process.
All new employees will be required to attend the Trust induction programme and complete appropriate mandatory training requirements.
Where professional registration is required for a post it is the responsibility of the employee to maintain their registration.
The Trust operates a no smoking policy.

Date posted

21 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

317-2026-SB-RN2001

Job locations

Trust Wide

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE3 3HD

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide effective and efficient support to various departments throughout the Trust as required, ensuring that a high quality of patient care is delivered.

Please note, if you are newly qualified, you must have been signed off your preceptorship before applying.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide effective and efficient support to various departments throughout the Trust as required, ensuring that a high quality of patient care is delivered.

Please note, if you are newly qualified, you must have been signed off your preceptorship before applying.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

oRegistered Nurse (appropriate to branch)
oNMC registration
oDiploma/Degree in Nursing (completed or willingness to undertake) or equivalent experience

Knowledge

Essential

oEvidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development
oAwareness of current relevant NHS policy context
oHas understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding

Desirable

Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements for mentorship if relevant to role

Skills

Essential

Basic IT skills

Desirable

Relevant clinical skills relating to the specialty e.g. cannulation, IV drug administration

Experience

Essential

Relevant and recent clinical experience

Desirable

Previous experience in speciality

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

oRegistered Nurse (appropriate to branch)
oNMC registration
oDiploma/Degree in Nursing (completed or willingness to undertake) or equivalent experience

Knowledge

Essential

oEvidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development
oAwareness of current relevant NHS policy context
oHas understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding

Desirable

Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements for mentorship if relevant to role

Skills

Essential

Basic IT skills

Desirable

Relevant clinical skills relating to the specialty e.g. cannulation, IV drug administration

Experience

Essential

Relevant and recent clinical experience

Desirable

Previous experience in speciality

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.