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Registered Nurse - BankNHS

Gateshead, NE11 9AE Bank £22.06
Posted 28 August 2026 Closing date 27 October 2026
Dunston Rail Station (0.4 miles, direct) Central Station (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) (1.3 miles, direct) Newcastle Coach Station (1.1 miles, direct)

Job summary

Package Description: Akari Care is a trusted provider of personalised nursing and residential care within local communities across England and Wales. We offer up to £1500 welcome bonus (subject to T&Cs) for all nurses joining our permanent team. We now seek additional Nurses who are passionate about, and thrive on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Nursing is a professionally stretching and highly rewarding career at Akari Care. You will be responsible for playing a personal and direct, hands-on role in ensuring the highest levels of clinical and medical care to our residents. You will also be leading, coaching, and mentoring a team to ensure you create a warm and inclusive environment in which our residents feel a sense of security and belonging while simultaneously retaining their dignity and self-respect. As reward for your kind and caring approach to our residents, alongside your personal and trusted knowledge, our homes offer a wide range of clinical experiences and opportunities which will enhance and expand your skills

Main duties of the job

Akari Care is seeking Registered Nurses who are passionate and committed to making a positive difference in the lives of older people. This temporary bank position in Gateshead offers an opportunity to work in a professionally rewarding environment. Nurses at Akari Care are responsible for providing the highest levels of clinical and medical care, and will also take on leadership roles to mentor and coach their teams. The position promotes personal and professional growth, with a focus on maintaining the identity and dignity of residents. We are looking for individuals who embody our values of personalisation, kindness, care, trust, and community.

Job description

Package Description:

Akari Care is a trusted provider of personalised nursing and residential care within local communities across England and Wales.

We offer up to £1500 welcome bonus (subject to T&Cs) for all nurses joining our permanent team.

We now seek additional Nurses who are passionate about, and thrive on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.

Nursing is a professionally stretching and highly rewarding career at Akari Care. You will be responsible for playing a personal and direct, hands-on role in ensuring the highest levels of clinical and medical care to our residents. You will also be leading, coaching, and mentoring a team to ensure you create a warm and inclusive environment in which our residents feel a sense of security and belonging while simultaneously retaining their dignity and self-respect.

As reward for your kind and caring approach to our residents, alongside your personal and trusted knowledge, our homes offer a wide range of clinical experiences and opportunities which will enhance and expand your skills and competencies. These will enable you to gain both personal and professional growth in your career and continue to develop in a highly gratifying environment.

We never compromise on the quality of our services as a cohesive team consisting of internal colleagues and also an extended range of externally qualified professionals which makes up our overall care community. Our aim is to help maintain the identity and dignity of our residents with a focus on living life to the fullest for each individual.

Whether you are experienced working in elderly care or are new to the sector, we are looking for colleagues who can make a difference for our residents within Akari Care. In case you hadnt guessed, our values are:

Personalised

Kind

Caring

Trusted

Community

If you share our values then we would love to hear from you.

About you

Are a registered nurse with an active PIN and no restrictions

A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach

Proven ability to lead by example, motivate a team and delegate effectively

Have a coaching style leadership mentality to empower your colleagues

Good communication and relationship building skills

Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice

Warm, approachable, and engaging persona

Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated

Whats in it for you:

A competitive salary of a minimum of £21.20 per hour

Employers pension contribution of 3%

Annual NMC fees paid

We offer Wagestream - a money management app that you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it.

Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes

Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid

28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)

Fully funded training and development

Support with personal development plans

The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionallyAKNUR

About us

Akari Care is a recognised provider of personalized nursing and residential care services in local communities around England and Wales. Committed to enhancing the lives of elderly individuals, Akari Care emphasizes a person-centered approach in its care methodology. The organisation fosters a supportive and inclusive environment, encouraging professional and personal growth. Employees of Akari Care are members of a cohesive team and an extensive care community comprised of both internal staff and externally qualified professionals. Akari Cares mission aims at safeguarding residents' dignity and identity, ensuring they live life to the fullest. New hires have access to a diverse range of clinical experiences and ample opportunities for skill enhancement.

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