Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse

Merseywestlancs; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Paediatric Diabetes Nurse Specialist in a forward-thinking organization. This role offers the chance to join a dedicated multi-disciplinary team focused on delivering exceptional care to children with diabetes. As a clinical expert, you will influence patient management and provide individualized care while also engaging in teaching and training of health professionals. With a commitment to professional development, this position encourages continuous learning and growth, making it ideal for those seeking to advance their careers in a supportive environment. Join a team that values diversity and aims for Five Star Patient Care!

Qualifications

• Registered Children's Nurse with experience in Diabetes management.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, clinically effective care to patients with diabetes.
• Act as a clinical expert and resource for patients and multi-professional teams.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Organizational Skills

Autonomy

Communication Skills

IT Skills (Excel, Word, Twinkle)

Education

RN (Child / RSCN) Registration

Post-registration qualification in Diabetes care

Degree level study in nursing

ENB 998 mentorship course

Working towards Masters level qualification

Job description

We want talented and enthusiastic people from all backgrounds to join #TeamMWL. With us, you can learn, grow, and develop yourself and your career, realizing your true ambitions and aspirations.

Whatever you’re looking for in your career, you’ll find it here at MWL.

Job overview

Paediatric Diabetes Nurse Specialist

An exciting development opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic, and self-motivated Registered Children's Nurse to join our Paediatric Diabetes team.

You will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, delivering a high-quality service to our patients.

You should have excellent communication skills, be effective in multidisciplinary team working, and be able to deliver both group education and individual interventions.

Relevant training will be supported under the lead of Professor May NG OBE.

You will be required to undertake teaching and training of other health professionals once appropriate training is undertaken.

We are committed to professional development and evidence-based practice, offering training and support. Internal and external courses are supported.

Main duties of the job

1. Act as the clinical expert and professional resource to the patients, carers, and multi-professional team within their specialist service.
2. Work alongside other Specialist nurses/Matron to ensure the development and delivery of a high-quality service.
3. Directly or indirectly influence all aspects of care and management of patients within the service/specialty.
4. Deliver high-quality, clinically effective care and patient experience, utilizing research and in collaboration with colleagues.
5. Work with the multi-professional team to manage the care of our patients with diabetes to provide seamless care.
6. Manage own delegated caseload of patients, as appropriate within the specialty, delivering individualized and personalized direct patient care while facilitating the development of self-care and knowledge.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated candidate if you are looking for career improvement or just seeking a new challenge, with lots of opportunities for growth. If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking organization, then come and join us!

Working for our organisation

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Professional Registration: RN (Child / RSCN)
• Post-registration qualification in Diabetes care or evidence of further study in the same.
• Degree level study in nursing related subject.
• ENB 998 up to date mentorship course or equivalent.
• Has achieved or be working towards Masters level qualification in nursing related subject.

Other

• Ability to carry out general nursing procedures.
• Role involves sitting, standing, walking, home visiting, driving, and school visits.
• Involves frequent periods of concentration on patient assessment/scheduling of visits during record keeping and planning of care.

Skills

• Up to date clinical skills to ensure quality of services being provided.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Able to prioritize and use initiative.
• Ability to work autonomously & as a team member.
• Be effective in implementation of best practice and reviewing and monitoring changes in practice.
• IT expertise including use of Excel, Word, and Twinkle.

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of Diabetes management, including inpatient and outpatient care.
• Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge supported by specialist clinical/managerial training.
• Effective communicator, able to communicate both complex and sensitive information.
• Specialist knowledge underpinned by theory acquired through CPD.
• Clinical experience at Band 5 or above.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. You are part of an exciting and forward-thinking NHS Trust that is one of the best places to work for in England.

The Trust operates anonymous shortlisting where no personal information about you, including your name or personal details, are shared with the recruiting manager. No equality information is shared at any time during the recruitment process with the recruiting manager or other people involved in the decision-making process.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspectives, and experiences you bring.

The Trust may contact you during the recruitment process for your feedback on your experience. We always aim for continuous improvement in our practice.