The successful candidate will be part of a skilled team who are passionate in this area who deliver direct care to patients in the Acute Trust but also supporting and working alongside our community partners. We support healthcare colleagues responsible for individuals struggling with substance misuse within the Trust If you have a commitment to providing a quality service, excellence in clinical practice and continuous professional development within a dynamic team then this could be the role for you. 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.