Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced Childrens Nurse to join our existing diabetes nursing team.
The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in diabetic services and be able to demonstrate a commitment to ongoing personal development & a willingness to develop new skills.
Where possible shortlisted candidates will be expected to visit the department to meet the team. This post will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance.
If you have the required skill set, you are looking for a new challenge and importantly you are a committed team player we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have a enhanced DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 month.
As this vacancy is within the division of Womens and Childrens, there is a mandatory requirement for successful applicants to join the DBS update service. The cost of joining the update service is £13 per year, and applicants are liable to cover this cost with no reimbursement from the Trust. Further details of how to join the update service will be provided upon appointment.
About us
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Children's Diabetes Specialist Nurse position available with WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Children's Diabetes Specialist Nurse position available with WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Children's Diabetes Specialist Nurse position available with WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN(C)
- First Degree
- Teaching Qualification
- Academically able to undertake masters level study
- Experience of working autonomously with children & families in the hospital & community
Desirable
- MSc or working towards
- Nurse prescriber/must be willing to undertake training
- Management leadership qualification
- Extensive experience in paediatric diabetes including experience working as diabetes specialist nurse
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate of recent developments in paediatric diabetes care
- Good understanding of safeguarding issues and policy framework
- Experience of teaching
- Good time management
Desirable
- Experience of involvement in service development projects
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to motivate self & inspire others
- Flexible & willing to embrace change
- Able to cope with competing demand
- Able to manage conflict in a sensitive & effective manner
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN(C)
- First Degree
- Teaching Qualification
- Academically able to undertake masters level study
- Experience of working autonomously with children & families in the hospital & community
Desirable
- MSc or working towards
- Nurse prescriber/must be willing to undertake training
- Management leadership qualification
- Extensive experience in paediatric diabetes including experience working as diabetes specialist nurse
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate of recent developments in paediatric diabetes care
- Good understanding of safeguarding issues and policy framework
- Experience of teaching
- Good time management
Desirable
- Experience of involvement in service development projects
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to motivate self & inspire others
- Flexible & willing to embrace change
- Able to cope with competing demand
- Able to manage conflict in a sensitive & effective manner
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Wirral University Teaching Hospital
Arrowe Park Rd, Upton
Wirral
CH49 5PE
Employer's website
https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
