Nurse Specialist (CYP Cystic Fibrosis)

Job overview

Are you an experienced children’s nurse looking for a new challenge?

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic children’s nurse to work within the Children's Respiratory nursing team.  The post will involve working withing the Regional Cystic Fibrosis (CF) nursing service and the bronchiectasis nursing services at the Great North Childrens hospital. The unit provides a comprehensive service across the Northern region for children aged 0-18 years and their families.

This role would be suited to a band 5 with experience of working within respiratory care or a band 6 with a keen interest or specialist knowledge of CF/bronchiectasis.

As the post involves travel throughout the northern region, a current driving licence is essential.

• Interview Date: Monday 15 December 2025
• 37 hours 30 minutes/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.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will join a highly motivated team of specialist nurses, supporting and managing the care of children with CF and other respiratory conditions, both within the hospital and in their own home. Therefore, good communication skills and collaborative working across professional boundaries will be essential. We are looking to recruit a self-motivated children’s nurse who is able to adapt their skills to an ever-changing role, in different environments and at times working unsupervised. The applicant should have evidence of professional development to diploma level or equivalent. All applicants must be self-motivated and have a flexible, enthusiastic approach.

The post holder will be expected to work in a variety of areas such as out patient clinics, community settings, schools and patient’s homes. They will be expected to contribute to the management of a shared caseload and flexible to work within the wider respiratory nursing team.  The post holder will have evidence of professional development to diploma level or equivalent.

Must hold a clean driver’s licence as post often involves long journeys into the  community.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.