Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic nurse to join our existing Clinical Nurse Specialist Team at the National Renal Complement Therapeutics Centre (NRCTC). The post offers a fantastic opportunity to be involved in the national service for patients with a rare kidney disease known as atypical Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome (aHUS) (including adults, children, and young people). Please note, it is not essential to have prior experience of general kidney disease management, for this role.
Newcastle Hospitals was commissioned by NHS England to be a single-centre highly specialised service to diagnose and co-ordinate care for patients with suspected or confirmed aHUS. Patients across the country suspected to have aHUS are referred to the NRCTC for the highly specialist management and co-ordination of their care by our adult and paediatric Nephrologists, who are supported by the whole multi-disciplinary team.
- Interview Date Tuesday, 13 February 2024
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/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.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Band 6 Specialist Nurse will be to support the Band 7 nurse to provide specialist nursing input, co-ordination of care, monitoring, education, and management of this patient group. There will be a requirement to develop professional relationships with other healthcare organisations and teams nationally, and a need to develop communication and networks for the management of these patients.
The postholder will be responsible for maintaining good records and data collection for these patients. There will also be a requirement to offer a high level of support to patients, families and other healthcare professionals involved with this service, as aHUS is an ultra-rare disease.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about service improvement, and who has an enthusiastic approach to providing the best nursing care for aHUS patients and their families. An understanding of the role of a Clinical Nurse Specialist is vital, and you should have transferable skills relevant to this role. Effective communication and organisational skills are important because we operate a shared care model, whereby patients' care is shared between the NRCTC and their local kidney team.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. 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, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust define a nurse specialist 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.
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.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust define a nurse specialist 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.
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.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- oRegistered nurse (appropriate to branch)
- oCurrent NMC registration
- oDiploma plus specialist qualifications / experience within specialist area; prepared to take degree level study.
- oMeets Nursing and Midwifery Council standards for student supervision and assessment (formally Mentorship) if relevant to role.
- oCurrent driving licence if relevant to role
Desirable
- oDegree in health related subject
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oSome post registration experience within related specialist area of practice.
- oExtended clinical practice underpinned by training supervision & assessment.
- oKnowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context.
- oHas understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding.
- oEvidence of on-going continuous professional development.
Desirable
- oResearch or audit experience.
- oEvidence of contribution towards education and training programmes.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oGood IT skills.
- oEffective report writing skills
- oAble to work independently and as a member of a team.
- oEffective organisation and time management skills
Desirable
- oChange management skills and involvement in project work
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- oRegistered nurse (appropriate to branch)
- oCurrent NMC registration
- oDiploma plus specialist qualifications / experience within specialist area; prepared to take degree level study.
- oMeets Nursing and Midwifery Council standards for student supervision and assessment (formally Mentorship) if relevant to role.
- oCurrent driving licence if relevant to role
Desirable
- oDegree in health related subject
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oSome post registration experience within related specialist area of practice.
- oExtended clinical practice underpinned by training supervision & assessment.
- oKnowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context.
- oHas understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding.
- oEvidence of on-going continuous professional development.
Desirable
- oResearch or audit experience.
- oEvidence of contribution towards education and training programmes.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oGood IT skills.
- oEffective report writing skills
- oAble to work independently and as a member of a team.
- oEffective organisation and time management skills
Desirable
- oChange management skills and involvement in project work
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
