DART ACP​/Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced ACP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner to lead our Deteriorating Adult Response Team - DART. We are looking for a dynamic, forward‑thinking, experienced individual looking for a new challenge. DART provides high‑quality, nursing care and support to patients across the organisation who are acutely unwell, ensuring patients receive the right care, at the right time, in the right place.

As a fundamental service, pivotal to the welfare of our patients, you will work alongside the DART Medical Clinical Lead, Acute and Critical Care teams to ensure the service is fully integrated within the organisation and assist with our ongoing development of the National Martha's Rule initiative. The ideal candidate will lead a team of Band 7 Nurse Practitioners and Band 6 Development Nurse Practitioners, working with minimal supervision and providing oversight and support to junior members of the team.

This post will include clinical and non‑clinical shifts; the service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Candidates should be aware that they will be required to work shifts on a rota basis, including the occasional night shift.

Candidates should be aware that only those who meet the essential criteria will be selected for interview. We encourage potential candidates to contact us to discuss the role further.

This role will be central to the ongoing development of the DART service within the organisation. Through senior leadership, communication, and multidisciplinary working, you will work closely with the Medical Clinical Lead to ensure the service responds quickly and effectively to deteriorating patients in all areas of the trust.

You will assist the team in providing support to all ward‑based teams in recognising and managing acutely unwell patients, fostering a supportive and educational environment throughout the organisation and contributing to bespoke education programmes.

As an ACP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner, you must complete a concise clinical history and physical examination to formulate an appropriate diagnosis and management plan. Advanced communication skills will be required daily to educate and motivate others.

As a senior position, this role requires an outstanding role model with extensive clinical and managerial experience and leadership.

You will lead the ongoing development of Trust policies and protocols to guide practice and service delivery, act as clinical lead in audit and service improvement, and complete monthly reports for the trust’s clinical governance group.

Based in the North East of England, we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities – 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 have consistently achieved the highest levels of patient care.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently operate 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our core values – Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement (ICORE) – are the 'golden thread' that runs through everything we do. We support a diverse workforce through staff networks, wellbeing initiatives, and the Balance programme.

• Date posted: 13 January 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Agenda for Change
• Band:
  Band 8a
• Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 per annum
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Full‑time
• Reference number: 297‑7681298
• Job locations:
  Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, NE9 6SX

Please see the attached Job Description for a full description of duties or contact Rebecca Railton to discuss the role further.

• Registered Nurse with NMC Registration
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or an equivalent Clinical Master’s Degree
• Advanced Clinical Skills, Assessment & History Taking qualification
• Evidence of advanced professional/clinical knowledge acquired through specialist training or other accredited courses
• Non‑Medical Prescribing qualification
• ALS certification

• Leadership…