Job summary
Bolton Hospital Foundation Trust are looking for a Diabetes and Endocrine Specialist Nurse, Band 7 for a full time post. This is a unique post where the successful candidate would work full time split over 2 specialities, working 2.5 days as a Diabetes specialist Nurse and 2.5 days as a Endocrine specialist nurse. Band 6 - 7 development would be considered for a suitable candidate.
Main duties of the job
To work as an autonomous, advanced practitioner and effectively deliver an expert service within the specialist area both from an inpatient and outpatient base.
To contribute to a high quality integrated Diabetes and Endocrine service that provides care for patients who have a diagnosis of Diabetes or established Endocrine conditions within primary, secondary and specialist care.
To provide specialist care to patients ensuring both the patient and their families are fully informed and supported.
To act as a resource and educator for both patients and staff in a hospital and community setting, providing advice and knowledge in managing these high risk groups of patients.
Maintain working relationships with the Diabetes and Endocrine MDT including Consultants, Specialist Nurses, Podiatrists, Dietitians, Support staff and clerical teams.
About us
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate and community health care serving the population of Bolton. This provides us with an opportunity for our services to work closely with our partners in primary care and the local authority to ensure a seamless service for our patients.
At Bolton Foundation Trust, our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care, and we are guided by our Trust Values. We are proud that our Trust is a centre of excellence for maternity, neonatal and care for children, and that it has been rated as Good by the Quality Care Commission (CQC). This is in recognition of the patient experience and quality of care that our staff provide to patients. It is supported by our, Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Framework for Professional Practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Bolton Hospital Foundation Trust are looking for a Diabetes and Endocrine Specialist Nurse, Band 7 for a full time post. This is a unique post where the successful candidate would work full time split over 2 specialities, working 2.5 days as a Diabetes specialist Nurse and 2.5 days as a Endocrine specialist nurse. Band 6 - 7 development would be considered for a suitable candidate.
Please view the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Bolton Hospital Foundation Trust are looking for a Diabetes and Endocrine Specialist Nurse, Band 7 for a full time post. This is a unique post where the successful candidate would work full time split over 2 specialities, working 2.5 days as a Diabetes specialist Nurse and 2.5 days as a Endocrine specialist nurse. Band 6 - 7 development would be considered for a suitable candidate.
Please view the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRN/RGN Qualification
- oNon-Medical Prescribing qualification
- oDegree in health related topic
Desirable
- oCompletion of Diabetes and Endocrine training courses
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant post registration experience with a substantial amount of this experience within the speciality of Diabetes and Endocrinology
Desirable
- oExperience of working in primary care
- oExperience of undertaking audit/quality reviews
Skills
Essential
- oVenepuncture and Cannulation
- oProvide high levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical practice, care and programme management,
- oExcellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
- oExperience of working in an MDT
Desirable
- oDevelopment of education packages
- oEndocrine dynamic testing
Knowledge
Essential
- oUp to date knowledge of Diabetes and Endocrine conditions and treatment
- oKnowledge of relevant NICE guidance
Desirable
- Experience of the speciality area
Attibutes
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRN/RGN Qualification
- oNon-Medical Prescribing qualification
- oDegree in health related topic
Desirable
- oCompletion of Diabetes and Endocrine training courses
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant post registration experience with a substantial amount of this experience within the speciality of Diabetes and Endocrinology
Desirable
- oExperience of working in primary care
- oExperience of undertaking audit/quality reviews
Skills
Essential
- oVenepuncture and Cannulation
- oProvide high levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical practice, care and programme management,
- oExcellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
- oExperience of working in an MDT
Desirable
- oDevelopment of education packages
- oEndocrine dynamic testing
Knowledge
Essential
- oUp to date knowledge of Diabetes and Endocrine conditions and treatment
- oKnowledge of relevant NICE guidance
Desirable
- Experience of the speciality area
Attibutes
Essential
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).
