Freeman Hospital
Nurse Specialist (CYP Cystic Fibrosis)
Freeman Hospital, Carthage, Missouri, United States, 64836
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Nurse Specialist (CYP Cystic Fibrosis)
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Freeman Hospital .
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 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 a 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.
Newcastle Hospitals are proud to be one of the exemplar organisations across the NHS on sustainability, with a long history of delivering Sustainable Healthcare. We are 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 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 within the Regional Cystic Fibrosis (CF) nursing service and the bronchiectasis nursing services at the Great North Children’s 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.
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.
Interview Date: 4th February 2026
Hours: 37 hours 30 minutes per 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.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE Must hold a clean driver’s licence as post often involves long journeys into the community.
Working for our organisation We are a flexible‑working friendly organisation and want to ensure you can work in a way best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Services and Locations
Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
Freeman Hospital
Newcastle Dental Hospital
Cramlington Manor Walks
Urgent Treatment Centres
Newcastle Fertility Centre
Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
Northern Genetics Service
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.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust defines a nurse specialist as a qualified nurse whose primary purpose is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease or 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.
Supports the development of nursing practice within the specialist field and contributes to the body of nursing knowledge.
Contributes to training and education within specialist area.
Person specification Qualifications & Education Essential criteria
Registered nurse (appropriate to branch)
Current NMC registration
Diploma plus specialist qualifications/ experience within specialist area; prepared to take degree level study
Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council standards for student supervision and assessment (formally Mentorship) if relevant to role
Current driving licence if relevant to role
Desirable criteria
Degree in health related subject
Knowledge & Experience Essential criteria
Some post registration experience within related specialist area of practice
Extended clinical practice underpinned by training supervision & assessment.
Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context.
Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
Evidence of on-going continuous professional development
Desirable criteria
Research or audit experience
Evidence of contribution towards education and training programmes
Skills & Abilities Essential criteria
Good IT skills
Effective report writing skills
Able to work independently and as a member of a team.
Effective organisation and time management skills
Desirable criteria
Change management skills and involvement in project work
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.
Documents to download
JD&PS (PDF, 336.4 KB)
Newcastle Staff Benefits (PDF, 274.4 KB)
Behaviour and Civility Charter (PDF, 93.8 KB)
Apply online now Further details / informal visits contact
Claire Fagan
Children's Nurse Specialist Respiratory
0191 28 25314 or 0191 28 29733
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Nurse Specialist (CYP Cystic Fibrosis)
role at
Freeman Hospital .
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 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 a 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.
Newcastle Hospitals are proud to be one of the exemplar organisations across the NHS on sustainability, with a long history of delivering Sustainable Healthcare. We are 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 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 within the Regional Cystic Fibrosis (CF) nursing service and the bronchiectasis nursing services at the Great North Children’s 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.
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.
Interview Date: 4th February 2026
Hours: 37 hours 30 minutes per 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.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE Must hold a clean driver’s licence as post often involves long journeys into the community.
Working for our organisation We are a flexible‑working friendly organisation and want to ensure you can work in a way best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Services and Locations
Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
Freeman Hospital
Newcastle Dental Hospital
Cramlington Manor Walks
Urgent Treatment Centres
Newcastle Fertility Centre
Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
Northern Genetics Service
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.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust defines a nurse specialist as a qualified nurse whose primary purpose is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease or 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.
Supports the development of nursing practice within the specialist field and contributes to the body of nursing knowledge.
Contributes to training and education within specialist area.
Person specification Qualifications & Education Essential criteria
Registered nurse (appropriate to branch)
Current NMC registration
Diploma plus specialist qualifications/ experience within specialist area; prepared to take degree level study
Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council standards for student supervision and assessment (formally Mentorship) if relevant to role
Current driving licence if relevant to role
Desirable criteria
Degree in health related subject
Knowledge & Experience Essential criteria
Some post registration experience within related specialist area of practice
Extended clinical practice underpinned by training supervision & assessment.
Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context.
Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
Evidence of on-going continuous professional development
Desirable criteria
Research or audit experience
Evidence of contribution towards education and training programmes
Skills & Abilities Essential criteria
Good IT skills
Effective report writing skills
Able to work independently and as a member of a team.
Effective organisation and time management skills
Desirable criteria
Change management skills and involvement in project work
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.
Documents to download
JD&PS (PDF, 336.4 KB)
Newcastle Staff Benefits (PDF, 274.4 KB)
Behaviour and Civility Charter (PDF, 93.8 KB)
Apply online now Further details / informal visits contact
Claire Fagan
Children's Nurse Specialist Respiratory
0191 28 25314 or 0191 28 29733
#J-18808-Ljbffr