Job summary
We are delighted to share we are recruiting for a Band 6 Endocrine Senior Staff Nurse. This is an exciting new role within our Endocrine service.
The Endocrine Senior Staff Nurse is responsible for the development of innovative nursing practice for patients within Endocrinology. The post-holder is also expected to facilitate the development of other nurses, to benefit patient care and to be an education resource on Endocrine conditions to all members of the Trust-wide multidisciplinary team.
The position will include supporting the Endocrine Clinical Nurse Specialist team in Dynamic Function Test day case investigations including Insulin Tolerance Test, Glucagon stress test, Short Synacthen Test, Hydrocortisone / Metyrapone day curve, Octreotide challenge test, Water deprivation test, Saline suppression test, Dexamethasone stress test, subcutaneous and intramuscular injection. Plus, other related stimulation and suppression testing for an array of endocrine disorders including, pituitary, adrenal, thyroid, neuro-endocrine adenoma and reproductive disorders.
Main duties of the job
You must be an excellent communicator. You must have completed a Degree in Nursing. Previous experience in the management of Endocrine conditions is essential. Experience working in an outpatient department with patients with chronic conditions is desirable.
You will join a team of Consultant Endocrinologists, Specialist Registrars, Clinical Endocrine Fellows and Clinical Nurse Specialists. You will be actively involved in supporting the endocrine team in maintaining and developing care services in Endocrinology.
If you have an interest in Endocrinology, this position will provide learning opportunities to develop skills and knowledge this area of medicine.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
Desirable
- Relevant post-registration programme
- Teaching/Assessment programme
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Endocrine specialty
- Honours Degree in Nursing,
Communication
Essential
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development
- Reflective in Practice
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge in the specialty
Desirable
- Experience as a preceptor/facilitator/mentor
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
Quality
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of principles of Clinical Governance, e.g. risk management, audit
- Commitment to quality initiatives, e.g. Nursing & Midwifery strategy, Trust top 10 objectives, CNO 10 key roles and relevant NSFs
Desirable
- Experience in audit and evaluation of practice / services
Provision of Care to meet Health and Wellbeing Needs
Essential
- Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical area; has clear vision of the role
Information Collection and Analysis
Essential
- Willingness to work with electronic patient records
Learning and Development
Desirable
- Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
Desirable
- Relevant post-registration programme
- Teaching/Assessment programme
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Endocrine specialty
- Honours Degree in Nursing,
Communication
Essential
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development
- Reflective in Practice
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge in the specialty
Desirable
- Experience as a preceptor/facilitator/mentor
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
Quality
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of principles of Clinical Governance, e.g. risk management, audit
- Commitment to quality initiatives, e.g. Nursing & Midwifery strategy, Trust top 10 objectives, CNO 10 key roles and relevant NSFs
Desirable
- Experience in audit and evaluation of practice / services
Provision of Care to meet Health and Wellbeing Needs
Essential
- Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical area; has clear vision of the role
Information Collection and Analysis
Essential
- Willingness to work with electronic patient records
Learning and Development
Desirable
- Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice.
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).
