Description
We are seeking a dynamic and committed Registered Children's Nurse with a special interest in children and young people's diabetes to join our current Children's Diabetes team.
The role involves supporting our Children's Diabetes Service for patients aged 0-16 years with both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assessing the care needs of babies, children, and adolescents with diabetes
- Developing programmes of care in relation to the needs of the child, young person, and family
- Implementing and evaluating programmes of nursing care
- Working in partnership with children, young people, and their families
- Taking the lead in supporting parents, carers, siblings, and other members of the child/young person's support network
Requirements:
- Specialist knowledge in relation to area of specialist practice and interest
- Ability to demonstrate clinical knowledge, skills, and expertise
- Up-to-date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Strong leadership, decision-making, and organisational skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work under pressure and manage complex situations
- Digital Literacy and ability to use NHS IT systems
- In-depth knowledge of child protection
- A full UK driving licence to support visits in the community
Desirable skills:
- Cannulation/phlebotomy skills
Experience:
- At least five years of paediatric nursing experience in an acute paediatric setting
- At least two years of experience working with children with diabetes in an acute or community setting
Education and Training:
- Registration on the NMC register as a Children's Nurse
- Diploma or degree in relevant subject, or working towards one
- ENB 998 or equivalent
- Post-registration basic qualification relevant to specialty
- Practice Assessor qualification
- Completion of a Practice Supervisor programme
- Evidence of CPD