Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and
experienced childrens nurse to join a supportive, dynamic team within the
Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Service across County Durham and Darlington. The
successful applicant will work within the Paediatric Diabetes Team, consisting
of Consultant Paediatricians, Lead Nurse, Specialist Nurses, Specialist
Dietitians, Psychology, HCA and admin, all who are passionate about improving
outcomes and experience for children and young people with Diabetes.
Joining a well-established, supportive service, the
successful applicant will be an active member of the Paediatric Diabetes MDT
for children and young people diagnosed with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes,
providing high quality care in line with local and national guidance, and the
Best Practice Tariff.
Main duties of the job
We are offering this rewarding position in transitional care
to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of young people aged 14-19 years
with diabetes. In line with the national transition agenda, the successful
candidate will support and empower young people to manage their Diabetes, as
they prepare to transition into adulthood. The post holder will also contribute
to the wider Paediatric Diabetes for all ages.
The post holder will support the MDT diabetes team providing
high quality, evidence based care to children and young people and their
families with diabetes in day to day care, offering support and advice to
optimise the control of their blood glucose and their physical, psychological,
intellectual, educational and social development. The role spans outpatient
settings, inpatient and assessment areas, community and requires collaborative
working across the organisation and wider system.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work as part of a team,
managing their own caseload and prioritising workload.
There will be multiple
opportunities to be involved in service development, audit and research, with
the service constantly evolving to meet the needs of the population, with ideas
for innovation encouraged and welcomed.
The post is across the County Durham and
Darlington area, with clinics offered in Chester Le Street, Durham, Bishop
Auckland and Darlington. It is essential applicants can travel independently
across the locality.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work as part of a team,
managing their own caseload and prioritising workload.
There will be multiple
opportunities to be involved in service development, audit and research, with
the service constantly evolving to meet the needs of the population, with ideas
for innovation encouraged and welcomed.
The post is across the County Durham and
Darlington area, with clinics offered in Chester Le Street, Durham, Bishop
Auckland and Darlington. It is essential applicants can travel independently
across the locality.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree or equivalent level of demonstrable professional knowledge/experience
- Supplemented by diploma level specialist training, experience, short courses
- Meets NMC requirements for mentorship
- Experience of managing children and young people with diabetes and associated conditions
- Willingness to undertake a diabetes module at Masters level within a year of commencing post
Desirable
- Specialist qualification/study in management of diabetes
- Non medical prescribing qualification
- Clinical skills qualification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Active 1st Level NMC Registration- RN Child
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel independently across the region
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding children and able to apply this to practice
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to communicate complex sensitive, confidential information concerning patients/clients displaying empathy persuasion and reassurance
- Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise competing demdands
- Motivation and innovation
- Ability to deal with complex situations
- Ability to develop and deliver training programmes to a wide range of audiences
- Able to develop and implement programmes of care
- Able to apply research to ensure evidence based practice
- Ability to conduct and analyse information from Clinical audit
- Understanding of healthcare inequalities
- Good IT skills
- Understanding of the national agenda around transition in health
- Understanding of the specific risks and challenges around adolescence in long term health conditions
Desirable
- Competent in venepuncture
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Experience of working with patients from diverse backgrounds
- Experience of delivering education and training to CYP and families
Desirable
- Experience of managing a caseload
- Experience of working with adolescents and young adults
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree or equivalent level of demonstrable professional knowledge/experience
- Supplemented by diploma level specialist training, experience, short courses
- Meets NMC requirements for mentorship
- Experience of managing children and young people with diabetes and associated conditions
- Willingness to undertake a diabetes module at Masters level within a year of commencing post
Desirable
- Specialist qualification/study in management of diabetes
- Non medical prescribing qualification
- Clinical skills qualification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Active 1st Level NMC Registration- RN Child
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel independently across the region
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding children and able to apply this to practice
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to communicate complex sensitive, confidential information concerning patients/clients displaying empathy persuasion and reassurance
- Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise competing demdands
- Motivation and innovation
- Ability to deal with complex situations
- Ability to develop and deliver training programmes to a wide range of audiences
- Able to develop and implement programmes of care
- Able to apply research to ensure evidence based practice
- Ability to conduct and analyse information from Clinical audit
- Understanding of healthcare inequalities
- Good IT skills
- Understanding of the national agenda around transition in health
- Understanding of the specific risks and challenges around adolescence in long term health conditions
Desirable
- Competent in venepuncture
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Experience of working with patients from diverse backgrounds
- Experience of delivering education and training to CYP and families
Desirable
- Experience of managing a caseload
- Experience of working with adolescents and young adults
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
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
