Job summary
BAND 6 Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse (PDSN)
1 WTE, 37.5 hours per week over 5 days
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join our busy, progressive and supportive Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse Team.
The Paediatric Diabetes Nursing team currently care for over 500 children in the region, with around 100 of these patients living in Weston / North Somerset. We support various ways of managing diabetes, including injections, insulin pump therapy and continuous glucose monitors.
The post's primary base will be Weston General hospital as part of the smaller PDSN team that support the Weston and North Somerset patients but include occasional working at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. The post holder will hold a caseload of patients who are in the catchment area of Weston / North Somerset. The role includes a remit of work within the community, including home and school visits as well as clinics at Weston General Hospital. We work as part of the wider Paediatric Diabetes Nursing team who are based at Bristol Children's Hospital, and we support with newly diagnosed and inpatient care 2 - 3 working days per month. The role also includes training Seashore centre staff at Weston and at BRCH who care for children with Diabetes.
Main duties of the job
Working in a fast paced environment, the successful applicant will be required to demonstrate:
Excellent communication skills
A sound knowledge of paediatric diabetes; aetiology and treatment.
The ability to work both autonomously and as a member of the nursing team/MDT across sites
Demonstrate self-direction and a willingness to develop their skills
Excellent organisational, prioritisation and problem-solving skills
The ability to support and teach staff, families and other professionals
The ability to work flexibly and manage change in a positive and effective way
Demonstrate resilience with a fast paced and unpredictable workload
This position will be supported by an allocated band 7 mentor, the Diabetes nurse lead and the wider diabetes team.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered children's Nurse or significant paediatric experience
- Current NMC Registration
Desirable
- Evidence of education to diploma / degree level or working towards this
- Qualification in Teaching and Assessing
- Completed a programme of study in Children and Young People Diabetes (CYPD)
- Insulin Pump therapy qualification
- Community Experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience
- To have an interest and commitment to Diabetes and the service and be willing to undertake the Diabetes course
Desirable
- Recent clinical experience of Diabetes in children and young people
- A working knowledge of treatments
- Evidence of recent teaching experience
- Experience of service development
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates excellent team work and commitment to Multi-disciplinary working
- To have ability to work independently and as a member of the team
- Good organisational skills
- Good communication skills
- Good IT skills
- Demonstrate a high degree of motivation and initiative
- Current Driving License and use of a car for work
- Ability to work under pressure and remain calm when faced with challenges
Desirable
- Flexibility / adaptability to meet the needs of a changing service
Public Sector Language Competency
Essential
- Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered children's Nurse or significant paediatric experience
- Current NMC Registration
Desirable
- Evidence of education to diploma / degree level or working towards this
- Qualification in Teaching and Assessing
- Completed a programme of study in Children and Young People Diabetes (CYPD)
- Insulin Pump therapy qualification
- Community Experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience
- To have an interest and commitment to Diabetes and the service and be willing to undertake the Diabetes course
Desirable
- Recent clinical experience of Diabetes in children and young people
- A working knowledge of treatments
- Evidence of recent teaching experience
- Experience of service development
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates excellent team work and commitment to Multi-disciplinary working
- To have ability to work independently and as a member of the team
- Good organisational skills
- Good communication skills
- Good IT skills
- Demonstrate a high degree of motivation and initiative
- Current Driving License and use of a car for work
- Ability to work under pressure and remain calm when faced with challenges
Desirable
- Flexibility / adaptability to meet the needs of a changing service
Public Sector Language Competency
Essential
- Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Weston Greneral Hospital
Grange Road, Uphill
Weston-Super-Mare
BS23 4TQ
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
