Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse

NHS Jobs; Harlow; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust in West Essex is recruiting for a specialist paediatric diabetes role to support and deliver a formal teaching programme for children, young people and their families within the Children’s Diabetes Team.

You will work with the multi-disciplinary team to support nursing research, clinical audits and develop individual care plans, and provide specialist advice on diabetes care, diet guidance and management of acute complications across the catchment.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver a formal teaching programme for children, young people and their families with the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Support local nursing research and clinical audit programmes.
• To ensure that all children and young people have individual care plans in conjunction with the multi- disciplinary team.
• To work towards acting as a source of specialist advice for children, young people and families on the nursing care and management of diabetes, including the provision of basic dietary advice and the management of acute complications.

Job description

Job overview

Provide specialist paediatric diabetes care management for all children and young people across West Essex and specific areas within East & North Hertfordshire with existing band 7 Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurses and specialist diabetes dietitian as part of the Children's Diabetes Team at PAH. The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave-a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Support and deliver a formal teaching programme for children, young people and their families with the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Support local nursing research and clinical audit programmes.
• To ensure that all children and young people have individual care plans in conjunction with the multi- disciplinary team.
• To work towards acting as a source of specialist advice for children, young people and families on the nursing care and management of diabetes, including the provision of basic dietary advice and the management of acute complications.
• To work with existing Band 7 Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurses/Dietitian to formulate policy, standards and specialist diabetes care delivery strategies and protocols.
• Assist Paediatric Diabetes Nurse Specialist team lead in the implementation and evaluation of specialist diabetes care innovations across the catchment area of the organisation to meet national and international standards including National Paediatric Diabetes Audit and the National Peer review programme.
• Work closely across the primary and secondary care providers to establish and maintain best practice for transition in to adult diabetes service.
• Undertake relevant training and professional development to enhance and develop within the role.