About this role
Job summary We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Specialist Nurse to work within our established services for patients with haemophilia and rare bleeding disorders. The post holder will be invited to work within a large multi-disciplinary team to help facilitate and support safe and effective care to patients across the region. The post holder will work alongside a Senior Nurse Specialist, providing clinical care and support to the patients whilst also giving advice and teaching to family members/carers and other healthcare professionals as required. The postholder will require excellent communication and IT skills, and be able to demonstrate commitment to ongoing learning and development in their specialist field.
Interview Date 8 June 2026 33 Hours/Week You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
Holistic assessment: Evaluates the physical, psychological, and social needs of patients and their families, providing tailored support. Coordination of care: Liaises with and advises the multi-disciplinary team (doctors, GPs, other nurses) to ensure a seamless and timely pathway of care. Treatment support: Explains complex treatment options, assesses suitability for therapies. Provides clinical care as needed to ensure timely treatment delivery and assessment Psychological support: Delivers psychological support and helps patients and families cope with the emotional and practical impact of bleeding disorders Patient and family education: Provides specialist information about treatment, and available services. Communicates sensitive information Professional liaison: Acts as a specialist resource to advise and support other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care. Referrals: Makes referrals to other services and agencies to meet patient needs. Data collection and audit: Assists with data collection and audit to monitor and assess patient care and improve standards. Continuing professional development: Participates in appraisals and training to maintain and develop their skills and knowledge.
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) Freeman Hospital Newcastle Dental Hospital Cramlington Manor Walks Urgent treatment centres Newcastle Fertility Centre Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria Northern Genetics Service These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description Job responsibilities
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust define a nursespecialist as a qualified nurse where the primary purpose of role is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.
Within the sphere of specialist practice:
Is working towards advanced knowledge and skills within specialist sphere of practice. Contributes to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients. Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge. Contributes to training and education within specialist area.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE Essential
Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for mentorship if relevant to role Evidence of on-going continuous professional development Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
SKILLS Essential
Good IT skills Effective report writing skills Able to work independently and as a member of a team Effective organisation and time management skills Current driving licence if relevant to role
Desirable
Change management skills and involvement in project work
EXPERIENCE Essential
Some post registration experience within related specialist area of practice Extended clinical practice underpinned by training and assessment
Desirable
Research or audit experience Evidence of contribution towards education and training programmes
QUALIFICATIONS Essential
Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch) Current NMC registration Diploma plus specialist qualifications / experience within specialist area; prepared to take degree level study
Desirable
Degree in health related subject
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Victoria Infirmary
317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary
NE1 4LP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)