Nurse Consultant

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an experienced Nurse Consultant to join the Gynae-oncology team. The successful candidate will provide expert clinical leadership and support, enhance patient education, contribute to research projects, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve service delivery. Advanced oncology nursing practice and strong experience in gynae-oncology are essential. This role is key in fostering clinical excellence and supporting staff development within the team.

Qualifications

• Advanced and expert level practice in oncology nursing.
• Highly developed expertise in gynae-oncology.
• Eligibility to manage complex audit projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level expert clinical advice to the gynae-oncology team.
• Deliver education and professional development.
• Lead practice and service developments to maintain clinical excellence.

Skills

Expert clinical advice

Leadership

Research involvement

Education and training delivery

Education

Advanced oncology nursing practice

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an exceptional and experienced nurse to become a Nurse Consultant within the Gynae‑oncology team at Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑level expert clinical advice, leadership, and support to the gynae‑oncology team.
• Deliver education, professional development, and assist in research and quality improvement projects.
• Work alongside clinical colleagues to reduce waiting times, provide resilience to the service, and improve patient experience.
• Review patients undergoing active treatment, manage treatment‑related toxicities, and assess treatment response using agreed protocols.
• Provide clinical leadership to clinical nurse specialists, resident doctors, and trainees within the team.
• Offer expert opinion and oncological advice to other specialties as required.
• Collaborate with consultant medical staff to develop and deliver education and training to other staff, and help develop SOPs and guidelines relevant to the sub‑specialty.
• Actively contribute to clinical research, audits, and service developments to meet increasing demands and complexity.
• Lead practice and service developments, ensuring the maintenance of clinical excellence, underpinned by evidence‑based practice.
• Influence, deliver, and shape the development of multi‑professional education and training locally and nationally.

Qualifications

• Advanced and expert level practice as a health care practitioner in oncology nursing.
• Highly developed expertise and experience in gynae‑oncology.
• Eligibility to undertake complex audit projects and research methodology designs.
• Demonstrated ability to provide expert practice, advice, and consultancy for patients, carers, and colleagues.

EEO Statement

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are committed to promoting equality and diversity. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under‑represented groups.