- Registered Childrens Nurse
- 2 years post registration experience in acute paediatrics
- Educated to degree level
- Experience working within Paediatric Diabetes Service
- Post graduate certificate in diabetes (module or degree)
- Teaching and assessing in clinical practice or equivalent
- UK Driving Licence
- Previous Paediatric Diabetes Nurse Specialist post experience
- Nurse prescribing module
- Leadership course
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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Paediatric Diabetes Nurse Specialist - Worthing, United Kingdom - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Description
Job summary
Applications are welcomed for this exciting opportunity to join the Children's Diabetes Service within the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will join our friendly team based at Worthing Hospital.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and experienced Paediatric nurse, who is passionate about paediatric diabetes and achieving optimum health outcomes for all children, young people and their families living with this long term condition.
The post holder will hold a high degree of autonomy and responsibility for assessing, developing and delivering care pathways for children in collaboration with the Consultant team for diabetes and the MDT.
This is Band 7 role; however, Band 6 applicants would be will be upgrade to band 7 on completion of diabetes module/course as defined in -house, following a period of consolidation and assessment of competence. This will be assessed by the Paediatric Diabetes Nurse Specialist and line manager (Matron for Children's Services)
Main duties of the job
The role involves providing consistent care to the patients & families on our caseload from admission at diagnosis, through clinic appointments, any subsequent admissions, to transition to adult services.
This will include community visits to homes and schools, structured education sessions, support for multidisciplinary clinics, support for patients with insulin pumps and their families such as education / training at pump initiation and monitoring its continued use. You will need to demonstrate you can be flexible and manage change in a positive and effective way. You must be prepared to work both in the community and in the acute setting.Applicants must be motivated and willing to learn new skills in order to respond to the changing needs of our community. All applicants must be able to:
o Demonstrate commitment, drive and dedication towards the care of children and young people with Demonstrate a keen interest in this specialist area and the motivation to provide a high standard of patient Excellent clinical and communication skillso Excellent ability to develop strong therapeutic relationshipso Self directed with a strong desire to develop your skillso Excellent organizational and planning skillso Ability to work both independently and within a team
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
The Paediatric Diabetes Nurse Specialist (PDNS) hold responsibility for the provision of highly specialist nursing for children and young people with diabetes (CYPD) from diagnosis through to transition within the area served by University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.
Practicing autonomously as a core member of the multi-disciplinary team they will accept referrals to agreed criteria and be the identified key worker for a patient caseload to co-ordinate treatment and care.
To act as a knowledgeable practitioner in paediatric diabetes supporting the families affected by diabetes, they will provide specialist advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health care professionals in the home, hospital and school/nursery settings.
To Act as the advocate for CYPD, assessing, planning and implementing the most effective nursing care.
Supporting CYP and their carers in the acquisition of the necessary technology skills, supporting with insulin dose adjustment and empowering CYPD and their families / carers to self-manage.
To discuss specific patient care/management issues with nursing, medical staff and other members of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
To liaise with GPs, health visitors, school nurses, social workers and child and family therapy (C&FT) on an individual patient basis.
To discuss sensitive condition related information (, ongoing plans of care and current management) with patients and their families.
The post holder will actively undertake clinical audit for the paediatric diabetes service against national standards.
Full details within Job description
Person SpecificationQualification/experience/skills
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