Paediatric Endocrine Nurse Specialist

NHS National Services Scotland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Band 6 Endocrine Nurse for a 12-month secondment in the Paediatric Endocrine Team. Located at the Royal Hospital for Children, this role requires managing endocrine patients and providing family-centered care across various settings. The position demands autonomy, teamwork, and a passion for patient support. The ideal candidate will have a background in nursing with specific skills in endocrine patient care, contributing to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in endocrine conditions.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and family support skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support patients with endocrine conditions.
• Plan and deliver uniformed care across care settings.
• Assist families through diagnosis and treatments.

Skills

Family Centred Care

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Patient Management

Support for Endocrine Conditions

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

Vacancy for a Band 6, 12 month Secondment, 37 hours post. Monday- Friday to suit the needs of the service.

An exciting 12 month Secondment opportunity is available for a positive, caring, enthusiastic individual to join the Paediatric Endocrine Team at the Royal Hospital for Children.

The new endocrine nurse will be supported to learn about and manage patients within the endocrine service. Working autonomously and independently within the context of a multidisciplinary team to provide highly specialist knowledge and expertise ensuring seamless family centred, evidence based care for patients with an endocrine condition. The Post is based in the Royal Hospital for Children Glasgow covering endocrine patients in the GGCHB area. The Endocrine team cares for children across the endocrine spectrum, including; Rare bone disease, Late effects of childhood cancer, Gender Dysphoria, Craniopharyngioma, Congenital hypothyroidism, Disorders of sexual development, Growth hormone deficiency and Adrenal insufficiency.

The nurse will assist in the planning development and delivery of uniformed endocrine care to patients within the primary, secondary and tertiary care settings. Support for families through diagnosis and treatments in their social, emotional and health needs, referring to the appropriate professionals and services where necessary as well as supporting clinical and educational links within primary, secondary and tertiary care settings to support patients with endocrine conditions.

For any enquiries please contact Susan McMahon, Lead Nurse for Inherited Metabolic Disorders Scotland, [e-mail] or Susan McMahon, [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

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