Job summary
Paediatric Diabetes Nurse Specialist - Band 7 (30hrs)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic band 7 Paediatric Diabetes Nurse, to join our dynamic and progressive Paediatric Diabetes Team at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. The successful candidate will be part of a highly motivated multi-disciplinary team which provides a comprehensive diabetes service to children, young people and their families. This team is well established and provides an inpatient and outpatient service across two hospital sites, as well as support in the community. We have a pump service and offer a comprehensive training pathway for children and families to follow ensuring they have smooth transition onto insulin pumps.
You will be working with 4 other experienced Paediatric Diabetes Nurses and you will be responsible for your own caseload of children based at Tunbridge Wells Hospital, running your own clinics. You would be expected to also work at Maidstone Hospital if the need arises. You will work closely with members of the multi-disciplinary team, including Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian's, Psychologist and Consultant Paediatricians. You will attend regular multi-disciplinary team meetings and provide inpatient and community support. Delivering education will be a key aspect to your role and this will include children, families, schools and inpatient Nurses/Doctors.
Main duties of the job
There will be an expectation to be part of on-call rota -providing on-call telephone support weekends & bank holidays 8am-9pm and evenings 5pm - 9pm. You will also be involved in contributing to diabetes network groups and you will be required to contribute to service development and ensure the service meets the Best Practice Tariff for diabetes. Non- medical prescribing would be an advantage however we are happy to support the completion of this module for the right candidate.
We are looking for a candidate with excellent communication skills and commitment to continuous professional development, who can work autonomously and as part of an inter-disciplinary team with the ability to prioritise and work to deadlines without compromising care. Applicants who do not meet the criteria for a band 7 PDSN will be considered for a Band 6 training post if no suitable Band 7 applicants apply.
We do support flexible working and there is a free shuttle bus running between hospital sites. If you would like further information or to arrange an informal visit and meet the team, please contact Eunice Goto - Paediatric Matron at eunice.goto1@nhs.net or 07523942258
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 500,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ over 6,500 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.netif this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at enhanced level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
We are passionate in supporting our staff to develop and have great opportunities for career progression. We take equality and diversity seriously and seek to empower all diverse groups within our trust. We seek to develop a culture where diversity in all its forms is celebrated. We are committed to ensuring that women are empowered to work at all levels of management and that working patterns are as flexible as possible giving all members of staff opportunity to flourish in using their skills for our patients. We work across our trust to enable those who consider themselves to have a disability both visible and invisible to have access to all they need to thrive in their work environment. We work hard to embed an inclusive and accepting culture for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and non-binary staff. We have 78 nationalities working in our trust and we are proud of this. We are active in embracing the ethnic and cultural diversity in our trust. We work to empower people with any protected characteristic to have opportunities to work in an environment that helps them to contribute to the best of their ability, recognising and valuing the unique contributions each of us brings for best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to supporting the delivery of the Equality Act with zero tolerance for any discrimination, harassment or victimisation of applicants and staff with these protected characteristics. MTW also has active Disability, LGBT+ and Cultural Ethnic Minorities Networks to bring staff together and in act positive change!
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.netif this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at enhanced level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
We are passionate in supporting our staff to develop and have great opportunities for career progression. We take equality and diversity seriously and seek to empower all diverse groups within our trust. We seek to develop a culture where diversity in all its forms is celebrated. We are committed to ensuring that women are empowered to work at all levels of management and that working patterns are as flexible as possible giving all members of staff opportunity to flourish in using their skills for our patients. We work across our trust to enable those who consider themselves to have a disability both visible and invisible to have access to all they need to thrive in their work environment. We work hard to embed an inclusive and accepting culture for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and non-binary staff. We have 78 nationalities working in our trust and we are proud of this. We are active in embracing the ethnic and cultural diversity in our trust. We work to empower people with any protected characteristic to have opportunities to work in an environment that helps them to contribute to the best of their ability, recognising and valuing the unique contributions each of us brings for best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to supporting the delivery of the Equality Act with zero tolerance for any discrimination, harassment or victimisation of applicants and staff with these protected characteristics. MTW also has active Disability, LGBT+ and Cultural Ethnic Minorities Networks to bring staff together and in act positive change!
Person Specification
Qualification and Experience
Essential
- Degree in professional Practice and RSCN/RN Child registered
- Experience with mentorship qualification
- Post registration qualification in diabetes nursing
- Experience of training nurses and other healthcare professionals
- Experience of multi disciplinary working
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in a relevant subject
- Previous work experience as a Paediatric diabetes specialist nurse
Skills
Essential
- ability to support and manage a case-load of patients, provide health promotion and education to patients, families and staff members
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills including computer skills
- ability to liaise effectively with the primary health care team and other agencies and organise and deliver a high standard of research based clinical nursing care.
Knowledge and Attributes
Essential
- knowledge of current professional issues relating to diabetes
- knowledge of current clinical evidence based practice relating to diabetes nursing
- Confident decision maker and ability to work under own initiative
- Understanding of patient confidentiality
- Understanding of equal opportunities
- knowledge and understanding of clinical governance
- Knowledge of current changes in NHS and social services
Person Specification
Qualification and Experience
Essential
- Degree in professional Practice and RSCN/RN Child registered
- Experience with mentorship qualification
- Post registration qualification in diabetes nursing
- Experience of training nurses and other healthcare professionals
- Experience of multi disciplinary working
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in a relevant subject
- Previous work experience as a Paediatric diabetes specialist nurse
Skills
Essential
- ability to support and manage a case-load of patients, provide health promotion and education to patients, families and staff members
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills including computer skills
- ability to liaise effectively with the primary health care team and other agencies and organise and deliver a high standard of research based clinical nursing care.
Knowledge and Attributes
Essential
- knowledge of current professional issues relating to diabetes
- knowledge of current clinical evidence based practice relating to diabetes nursing
- Confident decision maker and ability to work under own initiative
- Understanding of patient confidentiality
- Understanding of equal opportunities
- knowledge and understanding of clinical governance
- Knowledge of current changes in NHS and social services
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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).
