Job summary

We are looking for dedicated Neonatal nurses to join nurse bank team in caring for patients on the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead.

Main duties of the job

• Oversees and undertakes the assessment of neonatal patient care needs, and the planning, implementation and evaluation of care in the neonatal unit
• Responsible for ensuring care in the neonatal area is consistent with local and national policies and protocols, and leads on the use of evidence based guidance to improve clinical practice.
• Participates in the development, implementation and monitoring of local and national policies and protocols
• Responsible for the safe administration, storage and ordering of drugs in the Neonatal Unit
• Responsible for health promotion and health education within Neonatal Unit
• Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ensure high standards of nursing care are maintained reflecting all aspects of the neonatal unit philosophy of care.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised care for a designated group of babies and their parents.
• Act as an advocate, upholding the best interests of the neonate and family.
• Encourage practice which develops partnership with parents and maximises their contribution to the care of their babies.
• Co-ordinate the care of neonates and families with other members of the health care team across the service.
• To co-ordinates babies discharge ensuring involvement of other agencies as appropriate.
• To maintain a pleasant unit atmosphere and a clean, safe unit environment.

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 balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.

Job summary

An autonomous role to provide aproactive, effective holistic service for neonates on the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU), delivery-suite & postnatal wards. This includes responsibility for the clinical care & management for babies in SCBU & transitional care

Support the ward manager & provide clinical leadership including supervision of staff, audit & research, clinical governance, development of evidence-based guidelines & training/education

Role model compassionate & inclusive leadership

A Master's degree in Advanced Clinical Practice including completion of a non-medical prescribing qualification & independent advanced clinical skills is essential aspart of the Tier 1 rota

Identify sick infants who subsequently require management on the SCBU including initial assessment, stabilisation, & management, including passive cooling, ventilation, fluids, drug therapy & other resultant treatments. They will work closely with Paediatric Consultants & other members of the multidisciplinary team.

Role model to all staff & part of the senior team to improve & maintain standards & provide comprehensive advice and guidance to all departments.

To manage & lead complex situations in the absence of paediatric medical cover, making judgements involving complex facts, requiring analysis & interpretation to monitor & evaluate outcomes in patient-centred care.

To undertake nurse-led initiatives & procedures according to set protocols & procedures.

Main duties of the job

Advanced clinical practice is delivered by experienced, registered nurse/midwives. It is a level of practice with a high degree of autonomy and complex decision making. This is underpinned by a Master's degree that encompasses the 4 pillars of:

• clinical practice
• leadership & management
• education
• research,

The Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner will:

• Use advanced knowledge and skills in Neonatal care to undertake comprehensive clinical assessments, make decisions based on clinical reasoning and initiate, evaluate, and modify a range of interventions.
• Provide professional senior clinical leadership and support within the specialty multi professional team and across service boundaries.
• Support the wider team to build capacity and capability through work-based and interprofessional learning, and the application of learning to practice. Act as a role model, educator, supervisor, coach, and mentor
• Lead clinical audits and critically engage in research activity using the results to underpin own practice, inform the practice of others and make organisational recommendations.
• Provide a proactive, effective holistic service for newborn infants on SCBU, delivery-suite and postnatal wards. This includes responsibility for the clinical care and management for babies in SCBU.

Assume lead clinical oversight for transitional care babies on the postnatal ward, NIPE screening and liaise with the multi-disciplinary team to achieve the aim of reducing avoidable admissions to the SCBU.

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 Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) 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 balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.

Job summary

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring Staff Nurse or ODP to join us in the Endoscopy Department at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead.

Endoscopy is a fast-paced specialist service that offers a unique nursing experience. We are committed to offering world class endoscopy training and are subscribed to the JAG JETs training system which provides our nurses with nationally recognised accreditation for the skills and knowledge they acquire during their development pathway.

We are a JAG accredited Bowel Cancer Screening centre and are proud of the standards we have achieved.

The successful candidate will be part of a highly-skilled team responsible for the pre assessment of patients requiring an endoscopic procedure as well as working in the endoscopy department.

The successful candidate will need to possess excellent communication and organisational skills, be able to demonstrate leadership skills, work proactively as part of a successful team and demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills. They must also be able to manage their time effectively and work flexibly to meet the ever-changing requirements of the service both within the department and also Trust-wide.

You will be a 1st Level Staff Nurse with evidence of ongoing professional development.

Endoscopy experience would be beneficial, although not essential.

Main duties of the job

You will be pre assessing patients to assess their suitability for endoscopic procedures and manage the patient pathway. As well as supporting our Gastrointestinal, Urological, Gynaecological and Respiratory patients through all stages of their procedure pathway, whilst also ensuring that the endoscopic equipment is maintained according to our high standards.

About us

As a valued member of our friendly, motivated team you will help us continue the development of our service, ensuring that we continue to provide an effective, safe endoscopy service which is known for its welcoming, caring, helpful staff.

Job summary

If you are a reliable individual with initiative and a positive approach to work an exciting opportunity has arisen within our friendly team to work for the Breast Screening Unit. We provide a screening and symptomatic breast imaging service for the population of Gateshead, Sunderland, South Tyneside and Durham, predominantly working at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital as well as in 3 static units and 2 mobile trailers. This would be a fantastic development opportunity for the right person. You must have good communication and organisational skills and be able to adapt to developing service needs. A qualification as an Assistant Practitioner would be desirable but not essential as full training could be given to suitably qualified applicants. The main responsibility of the role will be to provide excellent technical expertise in all aspects of the service including assessment and symptomatic clinics. Core working hours are from 8am-8pm Monday to Friday and Saturdays 8am-4pm. A current driving license and a car available for use are an essential requirements. Anyone applying for a position which involves a regulated activity will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and that the disclosure will, where appropriate to the role, include information against the Independent Safeguarding Authority barred lists for working with children or working with adults or both.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of a multi disciplinary team providing an efficient and effective BreastScreening Service to patients/clients within the assessment centre and on mobile andstatic screening units.To carry out screening mammography to the standard required by the NHS BreastScreening Programme and provide a high level of patient care within the symptomatic andassessment services.To work at all screening venues as well as in the base hospital, and to be prepared to workflexible hours to suit the need of the service.To provide support to medical staff during clinics.To x-ray breast pathological specimens after appropriate training.To work in a flexible manner and be willing to adapt to the changing needs of the serviceincluding extending their role to incorporate further imaging techniques after appropriatetraining actively engage in the "Make every contact count" (MECC) process, promoting healthylifestyle choices.

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 Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) 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 balancegateshead.com 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

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

297-8234820

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Sherrif Hill

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Will take responsibility for managing own usage of supplies and equipment.

Monitor stock levels and report to the appropriate person when reordering is required.

Assist and support professionals from the multi-disciplinary team with agreed clinical,administrative activities.

Have the ability to concentrate and manage multiple tasks within a busy environment. I.e. managing interruptions and queries. Adhere to good practice and Trust policy when assessing and implementing manual handling techniques. Use initiative to maintain work flow and ensure minimum waiting times, liaising with senior staff if problems/ potential problems arise. X-ray breast specimens both from theatre and those generated in the unit, ensuring images are adequate for purpose. Will handle breast specimens in the appropriate manner observing trust infection control procedures and ensuring specimens are correctly identified and transported to pathology correctly. Will be able to work with PACs and digital images ensuring all images are correctly downloaded and presented correctly for reporting. Must audit own work according to NHSBSP standards for mammography. Will have the knowledge to provide clients/patients with accurate information on current womens health issues. Will actively promote Make every contact count agenda providing advice and signposting for clients/patients on health lifestyle choices. Accurately document client clinical information in line with NHSBSP standards. Take part in radiographic quality assurance duties both in the assessment centre and at remote screening sites. Must work in accordance with Gateshead Health NHS FT and Department policies and protocols.

Job description Job responsibilities Will take responsibility for managing own usage of supplies and equipment. Monitor stock levels and report to the appropriate person when reordering is required. Assist and support professionals from the multi-disciplinary team with agreed clinical,administrative activities. Have the ability to concentrate and manage multiple tasks within a busy environment. I.e. managing interruptions and queries. Adhere to good practice and Trust policy when assessing and implementing manual handling techniques. Use initiative to maintain work flow and ensure minimum waiting times, liaising with senior staff if problems/ potential problems arise. X-ray breast specimens both from theatre and those generated in the unit, ensuring images are adequate for purpose. Will handle breast specimens in the appropriate manner observing trust infection control procedures and ensuring specimens are correctly identified and transported to pathology correctly. Will be able to work with PACs and digital images ensuring all images are correctly downloaded and presented correctly for reporting. Must audit own work according to NHSBSP standards for mammography. Will have the knowledge to provide clients/patients with accurate information on current womens health issues. Will actively promote Make every contact count agenda providing advice and signposting for clients/patients on health lifestyle choices. Accurately document client clinical information in line with NHSBSP standards. Take part in radiographic quality assurance duties both in the assessment centre and at remote screening sites. Must work in accordance with Gateshead Health NHS FT and Department policies and protocols.

Person Specification

HE cert in Mammography

Essential

• HE cert in mammography

UK driving license

Essential

• UK driving License

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Assistant Practitioner

Desirable

• Willing to undertake training to be a qualified Assistant Practitioner

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of NHSBSP and the Quality Assurance in NHSBSP
• Knowledge of breast anatomy and physiology
• Knowledge and experience of radiation protection, Health & Safety in the Workplace, Data Protection and Clinical Governance

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience of achieving specific objectives/competence, audit procedures, and working in a multi disciplinary environment
• Mammography experience

Person Specification HE cert in Mammography Essential HE cert in mammography UK driving license Essential UK driving License Qualifications Essential Qualified Assistant Practitioner Desirable Willing to undertake training to be a qualified Assistant Practitioner Skills Essential Knowledge of NHSBSP and the Quality Assurance in NHSBSP Knowledge of breast anatomy and physiology Knowledge and experience of radiation protection, Health & Safety in the Workplace, Data Protection and Clinical Governance Experience Essential Recent experience of achieving specific objectives/competence, audit procedures, and working in a multi disciplinary environment Mammography experience

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Sherrif Hill

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Sherrif Hill

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The Hospice at Home Health care Assistant will complement the Hospice at Home Community Team, providing direct care and support to patients with complex palliative care needs within their own home in the last stages of life. The aim of the role is to provide any necessarysupport including personal hygiene care, assisting with dressing and all agreed care under the supervision and guidance of the Band 6 Coordinator. Predominately this will be for patients whowish to be cared for at home .The post holder will be expected to work alone with access to professional advice and guidance when required. The post holder will have specialist palliative care skills in order to support the patient, carers and family.The post holder will have a strong working relationship with other community teams. The post holder will work with the coordinator and the multidisciplinary team, they will also liaisewith multiple stakeholders in order to ensure that the day to day co-ordination and delivery of service is in a timely and professional manner.The post holder will play a key role in ensuring that the patient remains in their place of choice and where possible any hospital admission is avoided.

Main duties of the job

The main duties for this post will be visiting patients in their own home across the whole of Gateshead. Offering agreed packages of personalised care. This will include support will all activities of daily living washing dressing as well as emotional support to patient and families and some domestic work. A flexible approach to the working day will be required due to the fluctuating needs of the service.

Full details of the job requirements can be found in the attached job description.

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 Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) 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 balancegateshead.com 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

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

297-8217826

Job locations

Elmwood

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Sherrif Hill, Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Have the ability to prioritise appropriately, based on clinical need as directed by the caseload holder and/or locality lead Work collaboratively as a team member with colleagues, recognising and valuing each persons contribution to the team. Assist in maintaining own and others health, safety and security and be responsible for reporting and actively co-operating in the application of the Trusts health and safety policies and procedures. E.g. To keep areas used by the patient or nursing / therapy staff clean and orderly. Plan and organise the working environment to maximise on health, safety and clinical interventions. .Flexible and adaptability according to patient and service needPhysical Skills (manual dexterity) Daily use of a keyboard and VDU requiring frequent periods of concentration Accurate record keeping including medical terminology. Able to independently drive to a variety of settings within Gateshead to meet patient and service need. Ability to get in and out of a vehicle on a frequent daily basis. Be able to assist in the therapeutic interventions according to Trust Moving andHandling policy e.g. supporting transfer techniques. Be able to manipulate inert limbs in sometimes restricted space as part of a treatment programme e.g. prescribed exercises/minor wound dressing applications Bending and moving and handling will be a frequent daily occurrence

Job description Job responsibilities Have the ability to prioritise appropriately, based on clinical need as directed by the caseload holder and/or locality lead Work collaboratively as a team member with colleagues, recognising and valuing each persons contribution to the team. Assist in maintaining own and others health, safety and security and be responsible for reporting and actively co-operating in the application of the Trusts health and safety policies and procedures. E.g. To keep areas used by the patient or nursing / therapy staff clean and orderly. Plan and organise the working environment to maximise on health, safety and clinical interventions. .Flexible and adaptability according to patient and service needPhysical Skills (manual dexterity) Daily use of a keyboard and VDU requiring frequent periods of concentration Accurate record keeping including medical terminology. Able to independently drive to a variety of settings within Gateshead to meet patient and service need. Ability to get in and out of a vehicle on a frequent daily basis. Be able to assist in the therapeutic interventions according to Trust Moving andHandling policy e.g. supporting transfer techniques. Be able to manipulate inert limbs in sometimes restricted space as part of a treatment programme e.g. prescribed exercises/minor wound dressing applications Bending and moving and handling will be a frequent daily occurrence

Person Specification

Essential qualifications

Essential

• Maths grade 4 / c above or equivalent functional skills
• English grade 4 / c above or equivalent functional skills
• Educated to NVQ level 3 as a minimum in a health and social or equivalent knowledge/experience

Desirable

• Palliative care training courses

Special skills and knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of palliative care
• Experience using computer programmes

Desirable

• Experience working in palliative care
• Experience working in the community
• Experience using community Health computer systems

Person Specification Essential qualifications Essential Maths grade 4 / c above or equivalent functional skills English grade 4 / c above or equivalent functional skills Educated to NVQ level 3 as a minimum in a health and social or equivalent knowledge/experience Desirable Palliative care training courses Special skills and knowledge Essential Knowledge of palliative care Experience using computer programmes Desirable Experience working in palliative care Experience working in the community Experience using community Health computer systems

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Elmwood

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Sherrif Hill, Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Elmwood

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Sherrif Hill, Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)