Paediatric Diabetes Nurse

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust; Dartford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is seeking a Registered Children's Nurse with a special interest in diabetes to join the paediatric diabetes service for 0–16-year-olds. You will work across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings to deliver high-quality, family-centred care and support children and their families.

The post requires flexibility, collaboration with the MDT, and commitment to continuous improvement in paediatric diabetes services.

Qualifications

• Registered paediatric nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience delivering diabetes care to children and young people.
• Willing to work flexibly including community and clinic visits.
• Experience in hospital or outpatient paediatric settings.
• Commitment to patient- and family-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs of babies, children and adolescents with diabetes.
• Develop and evaluate nursing care programmes for diabetes patients.
• Manage a defined caseload under supervision of Band 7 Paediatric Diabetes Nurse Specialists.
• Collaborate with children, young people and families to support care plans.
• Lead in maintaining nursing care standards and documentation within inpatient/outpatient settings.

Skills

Pediatric diabetes care

NMC Registered Nurse

Leadership

Communication

Digital literacy

Community nursing

Driving licence

Education

NMC Registration

Diploma/Degree in Nursing

ENB 998 or equivalent

Practice Supervisor

CPD evidence

Second degree or diploma

Job description

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK independently, with a visa or immigration status that allows them to fulfil the full duration and type of contract offered. The Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

We are seeking a dynamic and committed Registered Children's Nurse with a special interest in children and young peoples diabetes to join our current Childrens Diabetes team . This role would be to support our Childrens Diabetes Service for patients aged 0-16yrs with both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.

This role is open to all internal staff including those registered on our bank.

The CYP Diabetes service is for children and young people up to 16 years of age. Our Children's diabetes team currently has 2 band 7 nurse's and 1 Band 6 nurse. This role will be to work alongside the team and the MDT. Although this role is primarily for the Childrens Diabetes service, there will be some requirement to cross cover and work together with the Transition Diabetes service and MDT to provide a first class service to children, young people and their families.

Main duties of the job

We currently have approximately 148 patients aged 0-16yrs with diabetes who we provide a service to, with approximately 121 receiving insulin pump therapy. You will work within the paediatric setting, inpatient ward setting and also in the community to provide a high quality service to young people with diabetes and their families.

You will need to have past registered experience of working with children and young people with diabetes in a hospital or outpatient setting, and be interested in developing your skills and role further.

You will need to be flexible in your approach to work and in the hours that you may be required to work in the clinic and community in order that we can provide a service to children, young people and their families. The role includes visits to homes and schools.

Advert is for 37.5 hours per week

For further information regarding this post please contact Laura Head (Lead Paediatric Diabetes Nurse) or Craig Ticehurst (Paediatric Diabetes Nurse) on 01322 428473 Informal visits are encouraged.

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Job responsibilities

Specific ResponsibilitiesClinical responsibilities:

Responsible for the assessment of the care needs of babies, children and adolescents, and develops programmes of care in relation to the needs of the child, young people and family in relation to diabetes.

Responsible for the implementation of programmes of nursing care and evaluation of their effectiveness, ensuring that the care plan provides a continuous record of progress, response to treatment, rehabilitation and nursing care. responsibility for a defined caseload of diabetic patients within the inpatient/outpatient setting under the supervision of the Band 7 Paediatric Diabetes Nurse Specialists.

Work in partnership with children, young people and their families in order to support and encourage involvement in their care, thus supporting family centred care.

Takes the lead in supporting parents, carers, siblings and other members of the child/ young person's support network as appropriate.

Responsible for, and takes the lead in setting and maintaining optimum standards of nursing care, ensuring that nursing guidelines and policies are adhered to within the inpatient/outpatient setting in relation to diabetes.

Work without direct supervision and be responsible for the management of his/her caseload within the hospital and outpatient setting under the supervision of the Band 7 Paediatric Diabetes Nurse Specialists.

Maintain effective communication with multidisciplinary team members, other hospital nursing and medical staff, general practitioners, community nursing staff and statutory and non statutory organisations that may be involved with the care of the child and family.

For more information please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

• Specialist knowledge in relation to area of specialist practice and interest
• Able to demonstrate clinical knowledge, skills and expertise
• Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and manage complex situations.
• Digital Literacy and ability to use NHS IT systems.
• In depth knowledge of child protection
• A full uk driving licence to support visits in the community.

Experience

• At least five years paediatric nursing experience in an acute paediatric setting
• At least two years' experience of working with children with diabetes in an acute or community setting
• Experience of other care settings

Education and Training

• Registration on the NMC register as a Children's Nurse
• Diploma or degree in relevant subject, or working towards one
• ENB 998 or equivalent
• Post registration basic qualification relevant to specialty
• Completion of a Practice Supervisor programme
• Evidence of CPD
• Second degree or diploma
• Community qualification
• Additional areas of specialist knowledge

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£41,957 to £50,387 a yearincl Fringe HCAS per annum pro rata