Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Registered Band 5 or 6 Nurse to join our dynamic Endocrine team in our Endocrine Investigation Unit on fixed term for 6 months 30 hours each week
The role is to deliver high quality specialist care and support to patients with Endocrine conditions. Clinical responsibilities will include performing dynamic function testing as well as running nurse led clinics including Growth Hormone.
The successful candidate will have experience in Endocrine or have a keen interest, and is expected to work closely with Consultants, members of the MDT, patient support groups, PALS and research personnel. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team are essential.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementing and evaluating of programmes of care for patients with endocrine disorders.
Taking charge and actively participating in and contributing to the management of the whole unit in the absence of the unit manager.
Providing specialist knowledge within the unit for example patient education, performing dynamic function tests, participating in research and audit.
Organising the admission of patients to the day care unit by booking patients for dynamic function tests, ordering specialized medication and ensuring appropriateness of referrals for tests. Nurse led clinics.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to job description and specifications attached to know more about the Job Role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RN- 5 years post registration
- At Least 2 years at band 6 working with patients within the field of Endocrinology
- At Least 1 year undertaking dynamic function tests
- Evidence of working at a higher level of nursing i.e. Post-grad diploma/MSc
- Ability to use negotiation skills
Desirable
- Membership of The Society For Endocrinology
- Endocrine Nurse Certificate or working towards Endocrine Diploma
Education
Essential
- ENB 998 or equivalent teaching course
- Participation in formal and informal teaching programmes specific to endocrinology
- Ability to communicate patient information /education
- Evidence of own updating and academic education
- Co-ordination of teaching programmes
Desirable
- Published articles
- Poster presentations at national/international level
Skills
Essential
- Cannulation & Phlebotomy
- Computer literate
- Negotiation skills
- Interpretation of dynamic function tests
- Excellent communicator across all levels
- Ability to manage change
- Experience of Clinical Governance
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent organisational skills
- Development of service strategies and promotion of services Trust wide
Desirable
- Experience in the titration of medicines
- Proficiency at using databases/Excel/micro-soft word
Other
Essential
- Knowledge of current clinical and nursing research related to endocrinology
- Evidence of audit/research
- Self Motivating and enthusiasm
- Excellent interpersonal and communication Skills
- The ability to manage stressful situations and in turn support others in stressful situation
Desirable
- Evidence of own research/audit
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RN- 5 years post registration
- At Least 2 years at band 6 working with patients within the field of Endocrinology
- At Least 1 year undertaking dynamic function tests
- Evidence of working at a higher level of nursing i.e. Post-grad diploma/MSc
- Ability to use negotiation skills
Desirable
- Membership of The Society For Endocrinology
- Endocrine Nurse Certificate or working towards Endocrine Diploma
Education
Essential
- ENB 998 or equivalent teaching course
- Participation in formal and informal teaching programmes specific to endocrinology
- Ability to communicate patient information /education
- Evidence of own updating and academic education
- Co-ordination of teaching programmes
Desirable
- Published articles
- Poster presentations at national/international level
Skills
Essential
- Cannulation & Phlebotomy
- Computer literate
- Negotiation skills
- Interpretation of dynamic function tests
- Excellent communicator across all levels
- Ability to manage change
- Experience of Clinical Governance
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent organisational skills
- Development of service strategies and promotion of services Trust wide
Desirable
- Experience in the titration of medicines
- Proficiency at using databases/Excel/micro-soft word
Other
Essential
- Knowledge of current clinical and nursing research related to endocrinology
- Evidence of audit/research
- Self Motivating and enthusiasm
- Excellent interpersonal and communication Skills
- The ability to manage stressful situations and in turn support others in stressful situation
Desirable
- Evidence of own research/audit
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).
