Job summary
Post holder will be working as part of the paediatric diabetes team which includes clinicians , consultants, dietitians and psychology. Working across acute wards, community premises including educational establishments providing care and assessment for children and young peolple presentimng with diabetesPLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.
Main duties of the job
To work autonomously in the provision of specialist, evidence-based diabetes care
To provide a high-quality service for Children and Young Peoples with diabetes and their families within a variety of settings, including client's homes, schools, wards, clinics and other community settings within Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust.
To assist in the implementation and adoption of local agreed diabetes policies and guidelines
To maintain Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Standards in all aspects of the job.
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be involved in the inpatient care of children and young people with diabetes facilitating safe discharge.
To be involved with and assist families of newly diagnosed and established diabetes to develop an understanding to maintain a day-to-day management of the condition.
To be involved in the community care of children and young people with diabetes and their families within a variety of settings, including clients homes, schools, and other community settings to support them through daily living
To be involved in the outpatient care of children and young people with diabetes and support them through daily living and times of illness and crisis.
To be involved in supporting young people with diabetes through transition to the as they enter adulthood
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be involved in the inpatient care of children and young people with diabetes facilitating safe discharge.
To be involved with and assist families of newly diagnosed and established diabetes to develop an understanding to maintain a day-to-day management of the condition.
To be involved in the community care of children and young people with diabetes and their families within a variety of settings, including clients homes, schools, and other community settings to support them through daily living
To be involved in the outpatient care of children and young people with diabetes and support them through daily living and times of illness and crisis.
To be involved in supporting young people with diabetes through transition to the as they enter adulthood
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse Child Branch
- oDegree in Nursing
- oDocumented evidence of professional development in diabetes
Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience, at Band 5 or above, working with children with diabetes
- o Experience of multi-professional working
key competecies
Essential
- oClinical experience with management of children with diabetes- inpatient and outpatient
- oExperience of prioritising work & and managing a caseload
- Experience caring for patients on insulin pump therapy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse Child Branch
- oDegree in Nursing
- oDocumented evidence of professional development in diabetes
Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience, at Band 5 or above, working with children with diabetes
- o Experience of multi-professional working
key competecies
Essential
- oClinical experience with management of children with diabetes- inpatient and outpatient
- oExperience of prioritising work & and managing a caseload
- Experience caring for patients on insulin pump therapy
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).
