Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the endocrine nurse specialist team at the Royal United Hospitals Bath. Due to significant growth within the service in recent years, we are looking to expand the service by two additional endocrine nurse specialists.
The Endocrine Nurse Specialist Service is a dynamic and supportive team within the Diabetes and Endocrine department. The successful candidates will be highly motivated and work closely with the existing endocrine nurse specialists, consultants, administrative team, and the broader multidisciplinary team, to deliver exceptional care, support, education, and management for various endocrine conditions to patients, their families and carers. These roles will be primarily based in the outpatient setting and the newly established Endocrine Therapy Unit. Some inpatient work will be required, such as providing patient education on steroid sick day management.
Training will be provided for the post holders to be able to conduct dynamic function tests, provide steroid sick day education, and manage both virtual and face-to-face clinics for a variety of endocrine conditions such as hyperthyroidism and Addison's disease. They will also support patients with newly diagnosed endocrine conditions and participate in joint endocrine clinics, such as antenatal, pituitary and young persons clinics.
Main duties of the job
The endocrine nurse specialist will work autonomously to conduct endocrine dynamic function tests and provide education and support to patients with endocrine conditions through nurse-led face to face and virtual clinics.
The post holder will demonstrate specialist knowledge of endocrine conditions, including their investigations and management. Working with the multidisciplinary team, they will ensure the delivery of high-quality care. The role requires a solid foundation in nursing alongside the undertaking of advanced practice procedures to provide holistic nursing care to patients.
About us
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in thetop 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details about the job description and main responsibilities of the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details about the job description and main responsibilities of the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Registered Nurse with NMC registration
- Evidence of training at degree level or equivalent and ongoing continuous professional development
- Evidence of venous cannulation and venepuncture training
Desirable
- Endocrine Specialist Nurse experience
- Communication skills course
- Independent nurse prescribing or willing to undertake
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- At least 3 years nursing experience post qualification working within the acute or community setting
- Up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice and an understanding of its application in clinical practice
- Understanding of NMC's The Code and the requirements for practice & behaviour and its application to the management of staff and self
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of managing and supporting patients with endocrine conditions
- Experience of carrying out dynamic function tests
- Nursing Membership with the Society for Endocrinology
Specific skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously within boundaries of own role and as a team member and promote collaborative multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
- Good keyboard/computer skills
- Proficient at venous cannulation and venepuncture
Desirable
- Knowledge of evidence based practice for the management of patients with endocrine conditions
- Able to assess patients and take relevant clinical history
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Registered Nurse with NMC registration
- Evidence of training at degree level or equivalent and ongoing continuous professional development
- Evidence of venous cannulation and venepuncture training
Desirable
- Endocrine Specialist Nurse experience
- Communication skills course
- Independent nurse prescribing or willing to undertake
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- At least 3 years nursing experience post qualification working within the acute or community setting
- Up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice and an understanding of its application in clinical practice
- Understanding of NMC's The Code and the requirements for practice & behaviour and its application to the management of staff and self
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of managing and supporting patients with endocrine conditions
- Experience of carrying out dynamic function tests
- Nursing Membership with the Society for Endocrinology
Specific skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously within boundaries of own role and as a team member and promote collaborative multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
- Good keyboard/computer skills
- Proficient at venous cannulation and venepuncture
Desirable
- Knowledge of evidence based practice for the management of patients with endocrine conditions
- Able to assess patients and take relevant clinical history
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address
A19 Diabetes and Endocrine department at Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS FT
The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS FT, Combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG
Employer's website
https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
