Nurse Specialist

Job summary Are you an experienced children's nurse looking for a new challenge? An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic children's nurse to work within the Children's Respiratory nursing team. The post will involve working with the Regional Cystic Fibrosis (CF) nursing service and the bronchiectasis nursing services at the Great North Children's Hospital. The unit provides a comprehensive service across the Northern region for children aged 0‑18 years and their families. This role would be suited to a band 5 with experience of working within respiratory care or a band 6 with a keen interest or specialist knowledge of CF/bronchiectasis. As the post involves travel throughout the northern region, a current driving licence is essential. NO AGENCIES PLEASE Main duties of the job The post holder will join a highly motivated team of specialist nurses, supporting and managing the care of children with CF and other respiratory conditions, both within the hospital and in their own homes. Good communication skills and collaborative working across professional boundaries will be essential. We are looking to recruit a self‑motivated children's nurse who can adapt their skills to an ever‑changing role and work in different environments, sometimes unsupervised. Applicants should have evidence of professional development to diploma level or equivalent. The post holder will be expected to work in a variety of areas such as outpatient clinics, community settings, schools and patients’ homes, and to contribute to the management of a shared caseload and to work within the wider respiratory nursing team. 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. We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites. Job details Posted: 09 January 2026 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 6 Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full‑time Reference number: 317‑2025‑45‑24‑DR‑A‑VA1 Job location: Royal Victoria Infirmary, 317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary, NE1 4LP Job responsibilities Is working towards advanced knowledge and skills within a specialist sphere of practice. Contributes to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients. Supports the development of nursing practice within the specialist field and contributes to the body of nursing knowledge. Contributes to training and education within the specialist area. Supports and manages care of children with CF and other respiratory conditions across hospital, community and home settings. Communicates and collaborates effectively across professional boundaries. Adapts skills to an ever‑changing role and works independently when required. Essential qualifications & education Registered nurse (appropriate to branch). Current NMC registration. Diploma plus specialist qualifications / experience within specialist area; prepared to take degree level study. Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council standards for student supervision and assessment (if relevant). Current driving licence. Desirable qualifications & education Degree in a health‑related subject. Research or audit experience. Evidence of contribution towards education and training programmes. Change management skills and involvement in project work. Knowledge & experience Some post‑registration experience within related specialist area of practice. Extended clinical practice underpinned by training supervision & assessment. Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project‑specific policy context. Understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding. Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development. Skills & abilities Good IT skills. Effective report‑writing skills. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Effective organisation and time‑management skills. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check to ensure no previous 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. Employer details The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – Royal Victoria Infirmary, 317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary, NE1 4LP. Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us #J-18808-Ljbffr