Paediatric Advanced Specialist Practitioner - Diabetes and Obesity

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A National Health Service provider in the UK is seeking an experienced paediatric nurse to join their team focusing on the care of children with obesity and diabetes. This role involves managing clinical responsibilities, performing home and school visits, and working closely with a multidisciplinary team. Suitable candidates must have a current nursing registration and significant experience. Training opportunities will be provided, and the position could progress to band 6 or 7 in training.

Benefits

Internal and external training opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration nursing experience.
• Experience with multidisciplinary teams providing specialist nursing support.
• Willingness to travel for home and school visits.

Responsibilities

• Manage care for children with obesity and diabetes.
• Perform home and school visits.
• Collaborate with safeguarding teams and other agencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

NMC registration as a Children's Nurse

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced paediatric nurse to become part of a multi-disciplinary team in caring for children and young people with complications of excessive weight (CEW) and Diabetes conditions.

The service is part of a national pilot and works closely with Southampton Hospital and the wider SE CEW Network. The specialist practitioner will work closely with the MDT and be responsible for managing children and young people with conditions including: Obesity and Diabetes.

The Paediatric Advanced Specialist Practitioner will be a knowledgeable and experienced member of the team who is able to work autonomously, making decisions to treat and manage the needs of the children and young people.

The dual role will manage all aspects of education, research and service development but the main focus will be clinical work and direct patient care of children and young people with specialist Diabetes and obesity needs. A previous background in Diabetes and obesity is not essential as we will consider a training post.

The successful applicant will be provided with education and support to develop their clinical expertise and knowledge regarding all aspects of the service via internal and external training.

Consider band 6 progression post, or band 7 in training

Main duties of the job

Applicants are required to hold a current 1st level registration with the NMC as a Children's Nurse and have significant post registration nursing experience. We will not be considering any applications from adult registered nurses.

The successful applicant should have excellent communication and team working skills. They should have extensive experience of working within a multidisciplinary team providing specialist nursing support, education, alongside a high quality of care to children and young people with specialist Diabetes and obesity needs. We work very closely with our tertiary centres; John Radcliffe and Southampton.

This role encompasses community working so the successful applicant will be required to carry out home and school visits. They will also be expected to travel to Brants Bridge, Heatherwood Hospital, Wexham Park and Frimley Park Hospital for CEW and endocrine clinics.

The CEW and Diabetes services provide a holistic approach to care, providing full MDT support. The successful applicant will also be required to work closely with our local safeguarding team, social services, CAMHS and other agencies.