Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a paediatric nurse with an interest in diabetes to join our dynamic team. The role involves support and education of children and young people with a new diagnosis of diabetes, training of ward staff and the wider setting (eg schools) as well as clinical reviews and ongoing diabetes management support.
We are a small team of paediatric diabetic nurses , paediatric dietitians, paediatric psychologists and paediatric consultants. We work with children and young people from age 0-19yrs. We work compassionately with our patients and their families and aim to build positive relationships to enable us to deliver an excellent service of care.
So, if you would like to work with a close knit team and make a difference to children and young people across South West Essex, then we want to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
Be based at Basildon Hospital and work collaboratively within the multi-professional paediatric diabetes teamEnsure the delivery and development of patient focused care and support through a collaborative approach with all members of the multidisciplinary teamBe responsible for the management of a caseload of patients and will be required to have an extensive, specialist knowledge of diabetesPartake in the East of England consortium 24hr telephone advice serviceThis role requires a high level of autonomy and decision makingThe post holder will be required to travel throughout South West Essex as well as attending regional meetings.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of this rewarding role please see attached job description. Responsibilities include:
To promote a culture of collaboration and mutual respect amongst all members of staff, patients, their families and other professionals involved in their care.Develop and implement literature and training materials to enable children and young people with diabetes and their families/carers to appropriately manage the condition.Act as an advocate for the children, young people with diabetes and their parents/carersWork in partnership with children, young people and their parents / carers developing support groups / education awareness sessions, satisfaction surveys and service development.Facilitate the discharge planning for children and young people admitted to hospital with diabetes.Organise, develop and lead teaching sessions, for nursing and medical staff to support the care of children and young people with diabetes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of this rewarding role please see attached job description. Responsibilities include:
To promote a culture of collaboration and mutual respect amongst all members of staff, patients, their families and other professionals involved in their care.Develop and implement literature and training materials to enable children and young people with diabetes and their families/carers to appropriately manage the condition.Act as an advocate for the children, young people with diabetes and their parents/carersWork in partnership with children, young people and their parents / carers developing support groups / education awareness sessions, satisfaction surveys and service development.Facilitate the discharge planning for children and young people admitted to hospital with diabetes.Organise, develop and lead teaching sessions, for nursing and medical staff to support the care of children and young people with diabetes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Accredited diabetes course
Experience
Essential
- Experience of nursing children with diabetes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Accredited diabetes course
Experience
Essential
- Experience of nursing children with diabetes
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).
