Lead Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic qualified nurse to take up the role of Band 7 Lead Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse for 30 hours per week permanently within our motivated and friendly team.

At the Dudley Group, we strive to provide excellent care for our caseload of approximately 160 children and young people with diabetes.

Our shared team purpose is:

• to provide a high quality, evidence-based, patient centred service.
• to work collaboratively as a multi-disciplinary team
• to develop confident and empowered individuals who are physically and emotionally healthy.

We understand that a diagnosis of diabetes is life-changing. We are here to support our patients and their family on the journey from diagnosis through to transition.

The successful candidate will share this vision of empowering and motivating children/young people and their families to achieve the best health outcomes. You will also be keen to be part of service development, embracing the team's culture of quality improvement.

You will have excellent communication skills allowing you to deliver an expert service and ensure that children/young people and their families remain at the centre of what we do. You should be passionate about the role and strive for excellence.

Main duties of the job

To provide specialist advice, support and care to the children, young people and their families with diabetes at the Dudley Group Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, within hospital, home and community settings.

To enable children and young people with diabetes to reach their optimum level of health, independence, social and emotional well-being, through the provision of ongoing clinical management, education and support tailored to individual need.

To develop and maintain programmes of education for children/young people with diabetes and their families.

To act as the clinical expert and professional resource to children/young people and families, and the multi-professional team around them - both within and external to the Trust.

To liaise effectively with members of the multi-professional team, within and external to the trust, to advocate for the needs of the child and ensure best outcomes for them.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". we are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.

We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• RSCN/RNC
• Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing
• Educated to diploma level or can demonstrate experience of operating at this level
• Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification
• Evidence of completion of (or working towards) Management of Childhood Diabetes

Desirable

• Educated to 1st degree level of study at degree level

Communication Skills

Essential

• Excellent written/verbal skills
• Able to communicate using different resources e.g. email
• Able to communicate difficult and distressing information to parents/carers
• Able to work flexibly e.g. support other departments
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the role

Knowledge and Training

Essential

• Effective communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to demonstrate negotiating and influencing skills
• Effective leadership skills and an understanding of leadership theory and practice
• Evidence of having developed team working skills and implemented teamwork practices
• Knowledge of effective people management practices
• Knowledge of clinical audit and effectiveness systems

Desirable

• Knowledge of clinical audit and effectiveness systems
• Computer Literate

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 3 years recent paediatric experience since qualification
• Experience of close liaison with members of multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of service planning and managing change
• Experience of managing a budget

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Open minded, treats colleagues and the general public with dignity and respect
• Capacity to work with colleagues at all levels
• Organised approach to work
• Able to cope with unpredictable work patterns and changing circumstances
• Flexible and responsive to change

Motivations of the Post

Essential

• Knowledge of current clinical development, evidence based practices and professional issues affecting Neonates
• Commitment to evidence based practice
• Enthusiasm and Inspirational skills
• Keen to develop own skills and develop Neonatal practice

Trust Values

Essential

• Able to provide safe, caring and effective services because people matter
• We would expect your values and behaviours to reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect & Responsibility

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values

Essential

• Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
• Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
• Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued

Person Specification
Qualifications and Education

Essential

• RSCN/RNC
• Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing
• Educated to diploma level or can demonstrate experience of operating at this level
• Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification
• Evidence of completion of (or working towards) Management of Childhood Diabetes

Desirable

• Educated to 1st degree level of study at degree level

Communication Skills

Essential

• Excellent written/verbal skills
• Able to communicate using different resources e.g. email
• Able to communicate difficult and distressing information to parents/carers
• Able to work flexibly e.g. support other departments
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the role

Knowledge and Training

Essential

• Effective communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to demonstrate negotiating and influencing skills
• Effective leadership skills and an understanding of leadership theory and practice
• Evidence of having developed team working skills and implemented teamwork practices
• Knowledge of effective people management practices
• Knowledge of clinical audit and effectiveness systems

Desirable

• Knowledge of clinical audit and effectiveness systems
• Computer Literate

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 3 years recent paediatric experience since qualification
• Experience of close liaison with members of multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of service planning and managing change
• Experience of managing a budget

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Open minded, treats colleagues and the general public with dignity and respect
• Capacity to work with colleagues at all levels
• Organised approach to work
• Able to cope with unpredictable work patterns and changing circumstances
• Flexible and responsive to change

Motivations of the Post

Essential

• Knowledge of current clinical development, evidence based practices and professional issues affecting Neonates
• Commitment to evidence based practice
• Enthusiasm and Inspirational skills
• Keen to develop own skills and develop Neonatal practice

Trust Values

Essential

• Able to provide safe, caring and effective services because people matter
• We would expect your values and behaviours to reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect & Responsibility

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values

Essential

• Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
• Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
• Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Russells Hall Hospital

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ

United Kingdom

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