To work as a skilled member of the nursing team to provide a high standard of holistic family centred care to the children and families Ability to promote family centred cared and establish good relationships To communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary teams To be able to take charge of the haemodialysis unit, in the absence of the senior sister Able to make informed decisions within their own speciality and scope of professional practice to ensure agreed standard and objectives are met Take an active role in the development of the service To follow and demonstrate the Trust Values 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.