Specialist Nurse

Specialist Nurse - Band 6 20 Hours Per Week

A specialist nurse is defined as a qualified nurse whose primary role is to provide care,

guidance and support which is based on an advanced level of knowledge to patients, carers

and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.

The specialist nurse will

• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team working under the direction of line
• manager/Matron.
• Continue to develop advanced knowledge and skills within the specialist sphere of
• practice.
• Support with the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated
• group of patients under the direction of the line manager/Matron.
• Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field through the
• use of evidence based practice and in line with agreed national standards, and
• contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.
• Work as an autonomous practitioner within their sphere of practice.
• Continuously improve clinical standards in line with clinical governance framework.
• Exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code.
• Contribute to training and education within the specialist area.
• Provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the
• Trust on the management and care of patients within the specialist area.
• Provide direct access for patients, either face to face or telephone consultation
• Represent the service nationwide in the absence of the line manager/Matron.
• Play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets for the specialist
• area are met.

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