Nurse Specialist - AHUS National Service The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Nurse Specialist to lead clinical care for patients with complement-mediated renal diseases. In this pivotal role, you will manage both paediatric and adult patients, ensuring timely and effective treatment across multiple NHS sites. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, including families and healthcare professionals, to enhance patient care while participating in education and training initiatives. This role offers flexible working arrangements, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about advancing clinical practice and improving patient outcomes.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Participation in Clinical Audits

Education and Training Programs

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge in managing complement-mediated renal diseases.
• Experience in clinical audits and service improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical care for patients with aHUS and C3 glomerulopathy.
• Coordinate treatment across NHS organizations in England and Scotland.

Skills

Clinical Judgement

Patient Management

Multi-agency Collaboration

Leadership

Evidence-based Practice

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Specialist Nurse Training

Job description

Job Title: Senior Nurse Specialist

You will work as a Senior Nurse Specialist, leading the day-to-day delivery of clinical care and supporting the Nurse Consultant within the service to plan and deliver care within the National aHUS Service, a single-centre highly specialised service commissioned by NHS England.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage both paediatric and adult patients with complement-mediated renal diseases.
2. Demonstrate sound judgement, clinical acumen, and decision-making in managing patients on treatment for atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome (aHUS) and C3 glomerulopathy, including patients withdrawing from therapies requiring active monitoring for relapse.
3. Coordinate re-initiation of treatment across England and Scotland to ensure timely care.
4. Engage in multi-agency working across professional boundaries and NHS organisations to ensure high-quality, safe, and effective care for patients across England and Scotland.
5. Collaborate with stakeholders including patients, families, NHS England, consultants, pharmaceutical companies, laboratory sciences, research departments, and multidisciplinary teams.
6. Deliver clinical care and provide leadership, evidenced through tangible outputs such as participation in clinical audits and service improvements.
7. Participate in education and training programs for nurses and allied health professionals.
8. Ensure evidence-based practice and engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care.

Workplace and Sites:

• Freeman Hospital
• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Health Innovation Neighbourhood
• Other associated sites including Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle Fertility Centre, Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria, Northern Genetics Service, Cramlington Manor Walks, offices at Regent Point, Gosforth, and community sites.

Additional Information:

• Participation in clinical audit and service improvement.
• Role includes education, leadership, and evidence-based practice.
• Interview date: Wednesday 21 May 2025.
• Hours: 37 hours 30 minutes per week.
• Application process via Trac; read all details before applying.
• Note: Successful candidates requiring a DBS will pay for their certificate via salary deduction.
• Flexible working arrangements encouraged.
• Application deadline: Monday 12 May 2025.

About the Trust:

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust defines a nurse specialist as a qualified nurse providing guidance and support based on advanced knowledge to patients, carers, and health professionals for specific diseases/conditions. The role includes leading care pathways, developing practice, and training across the organization.

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