Job summary
An existing opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join our established children's respiratory nursing team in a Band 7 role.
Part time 18.75 hours per week
Interview date 10 February 2025
Main duties of the job
The post holder would join a team of specialist nurses providing respiratory care in the management of childhood respiratory conditions including asthma, bronchiectasis and primary ciliary dyskinesia across the northern region.
About us
Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
- Freeman Hospital
- Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
- Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
- Newcastle Dental Hospital
- Newcastle Fertility Centre
- Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
- Northern Genetics Service
- Cramlington Manor Walks
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 HospitalsandNewcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will have significant post registration experience, ideally including children's respiratory care . We are looking for an individual who is forward thinking with the leadership qualities and drive to lead and develop the service. You should have the ability to work autonomously, manage a large, shared caseload and be forward thinking, responsive to the needs of patients and the service and work well within a multidisciplinary team.
The post requires travel through the northern region and a current driving licence is essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will have significant post registration experience, ideally including children's respiratory care . We are looking for an individual who is forward thinking with the leadership qualities and drive to lead and develop the service. You should have the ability to work autonomously, manage a large, shared caseload and be forward thinking, responsive to the needs of patients and the service and work well within a multidisciplinary team.
The post requires travel through the northern region and a current driving licence is essential.
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 across disciplines as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Effective organisation and time management skills
Experience
Essential
- Effective organisation and time management skills
- Extended clinical practice underpinned by training and assessment
- Audit / research experience
Desirable
- Evidence of leading programme(s) of education and / or training
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch)
- Current NMC registration
- Degree level / Master's level study, or a combination of equivalent specialist study / experience
Desirable
- Master's Degree
- Management experience / qualification
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 across disciplines as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Effective organisation and time management skills
Experience
Essential
- Effective organisation and time management skills
- Extended clinical practice underpinned by training and assessment
- Audit / research experience
Desirable
- Evidence of leading programme(s) of education and / or training
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch)
- Current NMC registration
- Degree level / Master's level study, or a combination of equivalent specialist study / experience
Desirable
- Master's Degree
- Management experience / qualification
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).
