Nurse Specialist (Paediatric Haemoglobinopathies)

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; North East; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the North East seeks a Nurse Specialist to support patients with Haemoglobinopathy disorders. The role emphasizes advanced nursing knowledge and patient care collaboration while contributing to evaluating care pathways within the trust. Ideal candidates will have some experience in this specialized area. The trust promotes flexible working arrangements and values diversity.

Qualifications

• Qualified nurse with advanced knowledge in a specific disease or condition.
• Ability to provide guidance and support to patients and healthcare professionals.
• Experience in planning and evaluating care pathways.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to patients and healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to planning, delivering, and evaluating care pathways.
• Participate in training and education within the specialist area.

Skills

Experience with Haemoglobinopathy disorders

Job description

+ As a Nurse Specialist, you will support the Band 7 Paediatric Haemoglobinopathy Nurse Specialist and be responsible for patients with Haemoglobinopathy disorders.

+ Some experience and understanding of Haemoglobinopathy disorders would be desirable but not essential.

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 15,000 staff and an annual budget of £1.6 billion. We have a long history of providing high-quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally, and internationally. We are in the top five providers of specialised health services in the country, supporting people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical, neurological conditions, cancers, and genetic disorders.

Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts each day, delivering high standards of healthcare. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and providing an inclusive environment. We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce reflecting the communities we serve, ensuring the best service for our patients. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups.

Newcastle Hospitals are proud to be an exemplar organization in NHS sustainability efforts, including commitments to being Net Zero by 2030 for our direct carbon footprint and by 2040 for our total footprint. Achieving these goals depends on the support and action of every team member.

As a flexible working friendly organization, we are open to accommodating flexible working arrangements to suit individual needs, provided it benefits the service and patients.

Our staff deliver healthcare across multiple sites, including:

• Freeman Hospital
• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Health Innovation Neighbourhood
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service
• Cramlington Manor Walks

We support cutting-edge care supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services and foster innovation in clinical practice. Additional offices are located at Regent Point, Gosforth, and various community sites. Further details about staff benefits are available in the attached documents. For more information about The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, please visit our website.

**Job Description and Main Responsibilities:**

The Trust defines a nurse specialist as a qualified nurse whose primary role is to provide guidance and support based on advanced knowledge to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals concerning a specific disease or condition.

Within specialist practice, the nurse specialist:

• Works towards advanced knowledge and skills within their field.
• Contributes to planning, delivering, and evaluating care pathways for a designated group of patients.
• Supports the development of nursing practice within the specialist area and contributes to nursing knowledge.
• Participates in training and education within the specialist area.

**Important Note:** When completing the reference section of the application form, please provide the address, telephone number, and work email of your current and previous line managers covering at least 3 years of employment. Failure to do so may result in your application not being processed. All successful candidates requiring a DBS check will pay for their certificate via salary deduction from the first month's pay. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email; please check your spam folder. If you do not hear within 4 weeks of the closing date, your application is likely unsuccessful.