Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated, suitably qualified individual to join the Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centre and Haematology Unit based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary as a Paediatric Haematology Nurse Specialist. The post holder will play a key role in providing high quality patient care in a service which supports young children and adolescents with thrombosis, immune thrombocytopenic purpura and haemophilia and associated bleeding disorders.
- Interview Date Friday 12 September 2025
- 24 Hours/Week (over 3 x 8 hour days - Monday to Friday)
- 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.
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Main duties of the job
We are seeking to appoint a Paediatric Haematology Nurse Specialist with relevant post registration experience for 24 hours a week who could work effectively alongside a small well-established team of adult and paediatric Nurse Specialists in the Regional Haemophilia Centre/Haematology Unit based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. This is a new Trustwide role and you would care for patients in both the out-patient, in-patient and also in community settings where necessary.
The post holder would be using advanced skills and knowledge to care for young children and adolescents with complex emotional and physical needs relating to a thrombotic condition or a bleeding disorder. In conjunction with the Paediatric Haemophilia Nurse Specialists, you would be responsible for planned and emergency outpatients, administering treatments and the provision of education and support for inpatients within the Trust. Additionally, you would be expected to advise and guide health care professionals in the regional hospitals and provide ongoing support and education to patients, their wider families and occasionally schools and colleges.
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.
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospital
o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
o Newcastle Dental Hospital
o Newcastle Fertility Centre
o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
o Northern Genetics Service
o 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 Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain relationships with patients with long term conditions and their families, and within the wider multi-disciplinary team are essential, as is effective time management
Some experience and understanding of haematological conditions would be desirable, but is not essential as full training and support will be provided. This is an excellent opportunity to transfer your existing skills, knowledge and experience, to enhance your professional development and develop your career in a supportive setting.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain relationships with patients with long term conditions and their families, and within the wider multi-disciplinary team are essential, as is effective time management
Some experience and understanding of haematological conditions would be desirable, but is not essential as full training and support will be provided. This is an excellent opportunity to transfer your existing skills, knowledge and experience, to enhance your professional development and develop your career in a supportive setting.
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.
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).
