Nurse Specialist

Procarehealthltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a part-time Nurse Specialist for a fixed-term contract of 4.5 months. The successful candidate will provide vital support to Neuro-Oncology patients, coordinating care and ensuring high-quality communication with both patients and healthcare professionals. This role requires a Registered Nurse with a passion for making a difference and a commitment to patient care. Apply by the closing date of 28/12/2025 to join our dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with advanced level knowledge.
• Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development.
• Experience in Neuro-Oncology is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide key worker support for Neuro-Oncology patients.
• Coordinate care for patients with Neuro-Oncology tumours.
• Deliver high quality information to patients.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Registered Nurse certification

Degree level / Master’s level study

Job description

Main area 317 Paediatric Oncology Spec - RVI Grade Band 7 Contract Secondment: 4 months (4.5 months from date of appointment - Fixed Term) Hours Part time - 34.5 hours per week Job ref 317-2025-48-014

Employer The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Victoria Infirmary Town 317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary Salary £47,810 - £54,710 pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 28/12/2025 23:59 Interview date 05/01/2026

Nurse Specialist

Band 7

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS hospital trusts in the country. We have around 16,000 staff and an annual budget of £1.7 billion.

With strong history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation regionally, nationally and internationally, we’re in the top five providers of specialised health services in the country.

As well as providing a wide range of hospital and community services, we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under‑represented groups.

Newcastle Hospitals are proud to be one of the exemplar organisations across the NHS on sustainability, with a long history of delivering Sustainable Healthcare in Newcastle (Shine) and the first healthcare organisation in the world to declare a climate emergency. Our strategy includes commitments to being Net Zero by 2030, for our direct carbon footprint, and Net Zero by 2040 for our footprint plus. Delivering these ambitions will not be possible without the help, support and action of every single member of our team.

Job overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a 4.5 month secondment to join the Children and Young Person’s Oncology Neuro‑Oncology team.

We are a well‑established and supportive team who provide a high standard of clinical care for Oncology patients. The Neuro Oncology service compromises of a dedicated MDT that offers a regional service to patients across the North East.

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual, previous oncology knowledge and experience would be beneficial, however, support and education will be in place for the successful candidate.

The role will be to support service delivery to neuro‑oncology tumour patients and coordinating care whilst developing skills.

You will gain a valuable insight into supporting patients and their families at diagnosis and through their cancer pathway, on and post treatment and when disease recurs or advances. This is an emotionally challenging role which will require a resilient individual.

• Interview Date Monday 05 January 2026
• 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.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Main duties of the job

You will be providing key worker support for patients with a Neuro‑Oncology diagnosis with the catchment area of the PTC.

You will need to have excellent clinical skills and standards within the specialty and have some knowledge of Neuro‑Oncology. As well as, having a passion for being able to make a difference for patients who are going through a life changing, and in some cases life‑limiting diagnosis and treatment. You would be expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision to support delivery of care.

Excellent communication skills will be essential to provide high quality information to the patient in a way in which they can understand. You should also be able to use your initiative and have a consistent high standard of professionalism whilst maintaining staff and patient confidentiality.

Working for our organisation

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.

With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:

• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting‑edge care (supported by state‑of‑the‑art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

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:

• 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.

Person specification

Qualifications & Education

• Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch)
• Degree level / Master’s level study, or a combination of equivalent specialist study / experience
• Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for mentorship if relevant to role

Knowledge & Experience

• Extensive post registration experience, some of which will be at a senior level within the required specialist area of practice
• Extended clinical practice underpinned by training and assessment
• Evidence of on‑going continuous professional development
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context
• Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
• Evidence of leading programme(s) of education and / or training

Skills & Abilities

• Effective report writing skills
• Able to work independently and across disciplines as a member of a multi‑disciplinary team
• Effective organisation and time management skills
• Current driving licence if relevant to role
• Moving and handling patients and objects in line with Trust guidelines using appropriate aids

Important note on completion of reference section of Application Form

All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.

Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month’s pay.

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e‑mail. You should check your SPAM folders as well as your inbox. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.