Trosolwg o'r swydd

We are looking for an individual with a specific interest in Children with Complex Airway needs.  The opportunity has risen for a Band 6 Paediatric Complex Airway Nurse Specialist to work across the Newcastle Trust and Community setting  to provide expert advice to other healthcare professionals across the region. The successful applicant will work alongside a Band 7 Complex Airway CNS and Paediatric Respiratory Consultants to provide expert clinical care and leadership for BCYP (Babies, children and young people) with  complex airway management such as tracheostomy airway management and other complex respiratory conditions, covering both medical and surgical conditions .  The post holder must have some post registration experience within the specialist area of practice and have a flexible and adaptable approach to act as a resource and role model in the clinical area. 

The post is for 34.5 hrs per week to be flexible to the needs of the service. The services is covered and the working pattern will ideally be 6 x 10hr and 1 x 9.5hr shift over a 14 day period predominantly covering the service Wednesday – Friday.  

The post holder will be supported to develop their career and will have the opportunity to bring their own ideas to improve service delivery across the GNCH.  They must be prepared to undertake further training such as clinical skills and nurse prescribing appropriate to service need. 

• Interview Date Friday 20 June 2025

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

• Providing specialised advice to specialties and teams, demonstrating sound clinical knowledge and expertise in the management of the BCYP within the service
• Actively participate in team meetings 
• Provide emotional support, education and guidance to families to support understanding of their child’s condition , treatment plana and ongoing needs
• Providing training around paediatric tracheostomy care for staff in paediatric areas 
• Support cascade training for educating staff / families in preparation for discharge  
• Provide expert advice and BCYP presenting acutely and electively with a tracheostomy.  The post holder will participate in the appropriate tube selection, upsizing and trouble shooting airway issues
• Contribute to research and evidence-based practice , Participating in the development of care pathways and protocols
• Contribute to the maintenance of a database of CYP with tracheostomies 

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:

•    Freeman Hospital
•    Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
•    Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
•    Newcastle Dental Hospital
•    Newcastle Fertility Centre
•    Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
•    Northern Genetics Service
•    Cramlington Manor Walks

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.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under ‘Documents to download’ or ‘Supporting documents’.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust