Job summary
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. These roles will be primarily based in the outpatient setting and the newly established Endocrine Therapy Unit.
Previous experience as an endocrine nurse specialist would be advantageous but is not essential, as comprehensive training will be provided. The successful candidate will be supported to develop the skills required to perform dynamic function tests, deliver steroid sick day education, and manage both virtual and face-to-face clinics for a range of endocrine conditions, including hyperthyroidism and Addison's disease. They will also play a key role in supporting patients newly diagnosed with endocrine disorders and will contribute to joint specialist clinics, such as antenatal and pituitary clinics.
The post holders will also be supported by the multidisciplinary team to achieve the relevant competencies set out in the Society for Endocrinology: Competency Framework for Adult Endocrine Nursing, appropriate to their banding. Additionally, participation in events such as the annual Endocrine Nurse Updates and other relevant endocrine conferences is encouraged.
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.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed look at the job description please see the attached job description and person specification document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed look at the job description please see the attached job description and person specification document.
Person Specification
Quaifications & Training
Essential
- Current registration with the UK Nursing & Midwifery Council
- 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
- Independent nurse prescribing or willing to undertake
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice and an understanding of its application in clinical practice
- At least 3 years nursing experience post qualification working within the acute or community setting
- Understanding of Health and Safety of patients, staff and visitors
- Understanding of equality & diversity and its application to managing self, staff and patients within own area.
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
- Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate clinical reasoning based on experience and knowledge
- Ability to manage time effectively; meet deadlines and deal with work pressures and demands
- Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
- Good keyboard/computer skills
- Demonstrates evidence of commitment to professional development
- Able to communicate effectively both verbally and written to staff, patients and relatives ensuring that communication is tailored to the person being addressed.
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
Quaifications & Training
Essential
- Current registration with the UK Nursing & Midwifery Council
- 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
- Independent nurse prescribing or willing to undertake
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice and an understanding of its application in clinical practice
- At least 3 years nursing experience post qualification working within the acute or community setting
- Understanding of Health and Safety of patients, staff and visitors
- Understanding of equality & diversity and its application to managing self, staff and patients within own area.
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
- Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate clinical reasoning based on experience and knowledge
- Ability to manage time effectively; meet deadlines and deal with work pressures and demands
- Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
- Good keyboard/computer skills
- Demonstrates evidence of commitment to professional development
- Able to communicate effectively both verbally and written to staff, patients and relatives ensuring that communication is tailored to the person being addressed.
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).
