Job summary The Great North Children's Hospital has an exciting opportunity to apply for a Band 7 Nurse Specialist as a Team Lead for the Children's Haematology/Oncology HSCT and Apheresis Service. This exciting service is complex and rapidly evolving. It supports patientsrequiring allogeneic and autologous stem cell transplants, as well as CAR-T therapy for haematology and oncology conditions. Along side this, the team conduct associated apheresis procedures such as Extra-Corporeal Photopheresis, Stem Cell Harvests, Leukapheresis and Red Blood Cell Exchange. Being based at GNCH, the nursing team can expect that the host organisation will provide the infrastructure, administrative support and governance required for individuals and the multi-disciplinary team to thrive within an ambitious and innovative culture. Candidates should hold a clear UK drivers License. Main duties of the job Interview Date: 17 April 2025 30 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 The post holder will: Provide line management support to the band 6 Specialist Nurses within the service. Provide support and specialist nursing advice to the specialist nurse team within the speciality. Provide support local and regional services both NHS and Non-Profitable organisations, working collaboratively within a Multidisciplinary team. Collect data within the and employ this data in service improvement. Develop pathways and protocols for service provision within this patient group. Support young people and families approaching transition to adult services. Act as a contact for service users providing expert nursing support including inpatient and outpatient visits and telephone advice and triage. Network with other HSCT teams nationally and internationally Be willing and able to contribute to an on call service that covers 24/7 for emergency Red Cell Exchange. We are seeking people trained as children's nurses and those who have a strong background and interest in transplant and apheresis. About us Our staff oversee around 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 Date posted 03 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 317-2025-12-28-DR Job locations Royal Victoria Infirmary 317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary NE1 4LP Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be responsible and have line management responsibility for the nurse specialist team which has many complexities. The service supports patients requiring allogeneic and autologous transplants, as well as CAR-T therapy for haematology and oncology conditions. Along side this, the team conduct associated apheresis procedures such as Extra-Corporeal Photopheresis, Stem Cell Harvests and Red Blood Cell Exchange. The post holder will: Communicate highly complex, sensitive information with patients and carers on condition related information to ensure their active involvement in the medical care planning, treatment delivery and informed consent process. Provide specialist advice to a range of health care professionals within the scope of specialist practice with ability to help patients understand and interpret this advice negotiating treatment plans. Compile comprehensive nursing records in accordance with Trust guidelines. Liaise with other nursing staff and members of the multidisciplinary team in order to achieve optimum levels of care in relation to specialised area of practice. Access external networks with peers to share good practice. Communicate with patients, carers and the wider multi-disciplinary team.Receives and delivers highly complex, confidential and sensitive information (e.g. child protection or adult safeguarding). Assesses complex issues and facilitates decision making relating to patient care, safety treatment options and outcomes, and supervises others in doing this. Communicate with other wards and departments as well as external agencies. Provides specialist advice: to individual patients and carers to members of clinical team to support groups to allied professionals / multi-disciplinary meetings Will be expected to contribute to scholarly activity and communication through publication of work. Job Purpose 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: Demonstrates significant advanced knowledge and skills within speciality and sphere of practice. Take a lead role facilitating 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. Have corporate identity as an expert within specialist area. Lead and provide training and education across the organisation in relevant area of practice. 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. 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. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be responsible and have line management responsibility for the nurse specialist team which has many complexities. The service supports patients requiring allogeneic and autologous transplants, as well as CAR-T therapy for haematology and oncology conditions. Along side this, the team conduct associated apheresis procedures such as Extra-Corporeal Photopheresis, Stem Cell Harvests and Red Blood Cell Exchange. The post holder will: Communicate highly complex, sensitive information with patients and carers on condition related information to ensure their active involvement in the medical care planning, treatment delivery and informed consent process. Provide specialist advice to a range of health care professionals within the scope of specialist practice with ability to help patients understand and interpret this advice negotiating treatment plans. Compile comprehensive nursing records in accordance with Trust guidelines. Liaise with other nursing staff and members of the multidisciplinary team in order to achieve optimum levels of care in relation to specialised area of practice. Access external networks with peers to share good practice. Communicate with patients, carers and the wider multi-disciplinary team.Receives and delivers highly complex, confidential and sensitive information (e.g. child protection or adult safeguarding). Assesses complex issues and facilitates decision making relating to patient care, safety treatment options and outcomes, and supervises others in doing this. Communicate with other wards and departments as well as external agencies. Provides specialist advice: to individual patients and carers to members of clinical team to support groups to allied professionals / multi-disciplinary meetings Will be expected to contribute to scholarly activity and communication through publication of work. Job Purpose 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: Demonstrates significant advanced knowledge and skills within speciality and sphere of practice. Take a lead role facilitating 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. Have corporate identity as an expert within specialist area. Lead and provide training and education across the organisation in relevant area of practice. 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. 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. Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch) Current NMC registration Degree level / Master's level study, or a combination of equivalent specialist study / experience Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for mentorship if relevant to role Desirable Master's Degree Management experience / qualification Knowledge & Experience Essential Extensive post registration experience, some of which will be at a senior level within the required specialist area of practice Extended clinical practice underpinned by training and assessment Audit / research experience 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 Desirable Evidence of leading programme(s) of education and / or training Skills & Abilities Essential Good IT skills Effective report writing skills Able to work independently and across disciplines as a member of a multidisciplinary team Effective organisation and time management skills Current driving licence if relevant to role Moving and handling patients and objects in line with Trust guidelines using appropriate aids Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch) Current NMC registration Degree level / Master's level study, or a combination of equivalent specialist study / experience Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for mentorship if relevant to role Desirable Master's Degree Management experience / qualification Knowledge & Experience Essential Extensive post registration experience, some of which will be at a senior level within the required specialist area of practice Extended clinical practice underpinned by training and assessment Audit / research experience 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 Desirable Evidence of leading programme(s) of education and / or training Skills & Abilities Essential Good IT skills Effective report writing skills Able to work independently and across disciplines as a member of a multidisciplinary team Effective organisation and time management skills Current driving licence if relevant to role Moving and handling patients and objects in line with Trust guidelines using appropriate aids 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). 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. 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 Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)