Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in Carmarthen is seeking a clinical nurse specialist in Paediatric Diabetes. The role involves management of a defined caseload and collaboration within a dynamic team to ensure high standards of care. The ideal candidate will possess experience in paediatric nursing and the ability to adapt to both inpatient and outpatient environments. Fluency in Welsh is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience as a paediatric nurse.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexibility in supporting inpatient and outpatient care.
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Continue to manage a defined caseload.
• Set standards of care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating.
• Work autonomously while collaborating with colleagues.

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent post within the Diabetes Team at Hywel Dda University Health Board as a clinical nurse specialist in Paediatric Diabetes. We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced paediatric nurse to work within a dynamic and forward thinking team. The applicant will be instrumental in ensuring the delivery of the highest possible standards of care and safety. The role will require the applicant to be flexible, supporting children and young people and their families as both an inpatient and an outpatient. The post offers an opportunity to work across secondary care, community, education and social care.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have continuing responsibility for a defined caseload, setting standards of care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care. Working autonomously and in association with, and in support of other colleagues and members of the multidisciplinary team and with other agencies where appropriate.

Requirements

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About Hywel Dda UHB

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers. Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services