Nurse Specialist- Haemophilia

Job overview

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Specialist Nurse to work within our established services for patients with haemophilia and rare bleeding disorders. The post holder will be invited to work within a large multi-disciplinary team to help facilitate and support safe and effective care to patients across the region.

The post holder will work alongside a Senior Nurse Specialist, providing clinical care and support to the patients whilst also giving advice and teaching to family members/carers and other healthcare professionals as required.

The postholder will require excellent communication and IT skills, and be able to demonstrate commitment to ongoing learning and development in their specialist field.

• Interview Date 8 June 2026
• 33 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

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Main duties of the job

• Holistic assessment: Evaluates the physical, psychological, and social needs of patients and their families, providing tailored support.
• Coordination of care: Liaises with and advises the multi-disciplinary team (doctors, GPs, other nurses) to ensure a seamless and timely pathway of care.
• Treatment support: Explains complex treatment options, assesses suitability for therapies.
• Provides clinical care as needed to ensure timely treatment delivery and assessment
• Psychological support: Delivers psychological support and helps patients and families cope with the emotional and practical impact of bleeding disorders
• Patient and family education: Provides specialist information about  treatment, and available services.
• Communicates sensitive information
• Professional liaison: Acts as a specialist resource to advise and support other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care.
• Referrals: Makes referrals to other services and agencies to meet patient needs.
• Data collection and audit: Assists with data collection and audit to monitor and assess patient care and improve standards.
• Continuing professional development: Participates in appraisals and training to maintain and develop their skills and knowledge.

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.