Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

To participate in the promotion of child and family centred care and establish and maintain a supportive relationship with the child and their family/carer during the period of treatment and care within the speciality. Ensuring that the rights, dignity and confidentiality to the child are protected at all times.

To demonstrate appropriate expert practise and specialist advice in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for the child, family and carer.

To participate and assist with the multi-disciplinary team in resolving patient problems as required and reflecting the wishes of the child and their family.

To work to the agreed child protection policies, and to participate in the child case conferences.

To support, mentor and supervise student nurses, medical students and other health care professionals.

To support and enable children and families/carers to make informed decisions relating to their treatment and management.

To provide high quality clinical care and support the clinical development of Paediatric Diabetes specialist service by ensuring the use of evidence based practice and clinical standards within the childrens diabetes service.

To provide professional support and clinical guidance to nursing staff and other staff from other agencies.

To participate in the implementation of new methods and practices in relation to the care of children and adolescents with diabetes within the agreed protocols.

To contribute to audit and research activities within the specialist unit and in collaboration with colleagues.

To attend outpatient clinics, co-ordinate treatment and individualised nursing care and health education.

To promote and deliver high standards of care at all times, which utilises research-based evidence

To participate in education and training programmes and develop training packages as required.

To demonstrate continuous evaluation of own practice and make changes where appropriate within the defined speciality.

Managerial

Ensure delivery of care is in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.

Monitor the needs of client group in order to formulate the strategic and operational development of the service for the children and young people with diabetes.

To participate in the implementation of change in response to clinical and organisational demands and inform the manager of concerns and deficiencies that may affect patient care.

Report and record untoward incidents and complaints in line with the Trust policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First Level RSCN
• Teaching and assessing qualification
• Diploma/Degree in health related subject.
• Paediatric / Adult diabetes course

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years band 5 experience in Paediatrics

Desirable

• Minimum of 12 months experience at band 5 in paediatric diabetes

Skills

Essential

• Able initiate and deliver high quality nursing care to diabetic children
• Can plan, delegate and supervise others
• Able to manage clinical area effectively
• Able to assist to manage resources within a budget
• Aware of current NHS issues and priorities

Desirable

• Demonstrates ability to initiate the implementation of evidence based practice
• Able to lead in clinical audit

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as an effective team member
• Able to express self clearly and confidently - verbal and written within a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrates commitment and ability to teach others
• Initiates change
• Able to achieve personal objectives

Other

Essential

• Flexible working and able to change duties at short notice
• Car driver essential

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital, Lakin Road,

Warwick

CV34 5BW

Employer's website

https://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)