Endocrine Specialist Nurse Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as an Endocrine Nurse, where your expertise will enhance patient care and clinical outcomes. This role offers the chance to lead a specialist nursing service, working independently in outpatient settings while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. You'll be instrumental in educating healthcare professionals and managing patient care, all within a supportive environment that values learning and career development. With flexible working options and a commitment to health and wellbeing, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients with endocrine conditions.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Generous Leave

NHS Pension

Discounts on Services

Health and Wellbeing Services

Qualifications

• Experience in endocrine testing and outpatient care.
• Qualified non-medical prescriber preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of specialist nursing service for endocrine conditions.
• Provide education and training to staff and students.
• Manage patient referrals and support a designated caseload.

Skills

Endocrine Testing

Patient Education

Clinical Audits

Autonomous Outpatient Experience

Non-Medical Prescribing

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Specialist Nursing Training

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Endocrine nurse to join the Diabetes & Endocrinology team, passionate about improving patient experiences and clinical outcomes, and inspiring others to provide excellent care.

We seek a nurse with autonomous outpatient experience in endocrine testing and a key role in healthcare professional education.

The post holder will lead the development and delivery of a high-quality specialist nursing service for patients with endocrine conditions as part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT).

The successful candidate will work independently in outpatient settings, supported by the medical endocrine team, providing face-to-face and telephone consultations, primarily for thyroid disease but extending into other areas over time. Using advanced decision-making skills and collaboration, they will arrange and perform endocrine tests as needed and deliver education to healthcare professionals on endocrine diseases.

Desirable: Qualified non-medical prescriber.

• The post holder will be a recognized expert, responsible for assessing, developing, and implementing specialist nursing care programs and procedures.
• Provide specialist advice, support, and liaise with staff, including delivering education and training to staff and students.
• Implement an integrated approach to patient care, incorporating new treatments and evidence-based practices.
• Undertake research and lead clinical audits within their specialist area.
• Manage patient referrals within agreed criteria and be the key worker for a designated caseload.
• Offer advice, education, and support to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.

Why work with Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust?

• Opportunities for learning and career development.
• Flexible, agile working options, NHS benefits including generous leave, pension, and discounts.
• Health and wellbeing services to support a healthy workforce.

Our commitments and values

• We promote inclusion and diversity, valuing differences and fostering dignity and respect.
• We aim to create a workplace that enhances positive outcomes for communities.
• We support the Armed Forces community, including veterans and their families.

Our vision, mission, and values

• Vision: To provide outstanding care, support healthy communities, and be a great place to work.
• Mission: To deliver personal and compassionate care every time.
• Values: Collaboration, aspiration, respect, and enabling.

For detailed responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the advert.

Internal applicants may consider secondment with line manager support. Assistance is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.

This advert closes on Tuesday, 22 April 2025.