Ensure the delivery of evidence based nursing care to patients in relation to specialised area of practice. Organise own work on day-to-day, week-to-week and month-to-month basis (flexibility required). Plans complex, ongoing specialist nursing service provision, including education and training which will need formulating and adjusting. Work with ward/department sisters/charge nurses, to support the delivery of seamless care, responding appropriately to unexpected events to maintain service delivery. Develops specialised care to defined caseload supporting patients along clinical pathways and protocols of care. 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. 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.