Endocrinology Clinical Specialist Nurse - Part time
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 14 July 2024
Job summary
Endocrinology Specialist Nurse - Part time
The post-holder works to support the lead Nurse, in managing Endocrinepatients undergoing diagnostic tests in our day bed unit and managingresources effectively.He/she acts as a role model, demonstrating high levels of clinicalexpertise, and leading, managing and delivering individual patient care.The post-holder supports the Lead Nurse in ensuring robust infectioncontrol practices amongst all staff.He/she proactively promotes staff development, ensuring its relevance tothe practice area and individual needs.
Main duties of the job
Works flexibly and supportively together with the Lead nurse, to deliver the performance indicators for the area/speciality are delivered.
Support the Lead Nurse in the review and update of all clinical pathways and protocol pertaining to the specialty.
Demonstrate excellent personal communication. Establish and maintain effective two-way communication channels with individuals and groups.
Demonstrate appropriate assertiveness and ability to challenge others when the rights of patients and others may be infringed.
Demonstrate leadership skills and ability to problem solve. Promote excellent team working and interdisciplinary relationships.
Work with Lead Nurse to effectively manage the allocated financial resources within the allocated budgets.
Actively promote and audit robust infection control practices.
Assist the Lead Nurse to maintainhigh standards of cleanliness in the clinical area and for a well-maintained clinical environment.
Promote interdisciplinary working, with outcomes aimed at the best interest of patients.
Actively promote diversity, including race diversity, both in the delivery of the Directorate's services and in the recruitment, management and development of staff within the clinical area.
Assist the Lead Nurse to sustain relationships that promote dignity, rights and responsibilities.
About us
Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.
The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.
Our values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
Date posted
26 June 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
193-6398442NCG
Job locations
Melrose House
London Road
Reading
RG1 5BS
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Melrose House
London Road
Reading
RG1 5BS
Employer's website
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