Job summary
A exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, experienced paediatric nurse to join our Diabetes Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to increase access to insulin pump technologies within the Health Board.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
As part of a team of Clinical Nurse Specialists for Paediatric Diabetes and the wider MDT you will manage a caseload of children and young people with diabetes and liaise regularly with Consultants, Health visitors, School Nurses, GPs, tertiary centres etc to enable patients to manage their condition. The Specialist Nursing role requires individuals to develop expertise in the speciality, be able to teach and support staff in the clinical areas, undertake research and audit as required, and consider how to gain patient feedback to review and improve services. You should be an effective communicator, motivated and self-directed, and willing to continue to develop professionally. Opportunities to complete the diabetes specialist course will be encouraged to support the development of an appropriate clinical portfolio for enhanced level practice.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- RSCN/RN Child
- BSc (hons) or equivalent degree appropriate to practice
- PLUS post-registration/graduate diploma level or equivalent knowledge and experience within the specific field which can be acquired through either in-depth experience or theoretical study of a broad range of techniques/processes relating to the knowledge area Evidence of further professional development
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Knowledge of caring for children with complex health needs
- Understanding of both acute and community care
- Needs of children and families including advocacy
- Knowledge of multiagency & multidisciplinary working
Experience
Essential
- Diabetes nursing qualification or willingness to undertake
- Previous experience in an acute environment
- Considerable post registration experience
- Experience of being a team player
- Management of own workload
- Safeguarding training & knowledge, understanding of child protection issues
Desirable
- Experience of caring for children with diabetes
- Management of clinical area
- Community experience
- Research and Audit skills
- Teaching skills
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- RSCN/RN Child
- BSc (hons) or equivalent degree appropriate to practice
- PLUS post-registration/graduate diploma level or equivalent knowledge and experience within the specific field which can be acquired through either in-depth experience or theoretical study of a broad range of techniques/processes relating to the knowledge area Evidence of further professional development
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Knowledge of caring for children with complex health needs
- Understanding of both acute and community care
- Needs of children and families including advocacy
- Knowledge of multiagency & multidisciplinary working
Experience
Essential
- Diabetes nursing qualification or willingness to undertake
- Previous experience in an acute environment
- Considerable post registration experience
- Experience of being a team player
- Management of own workload
- Safeguarding training & knowledge, understanding of child protection issues
Desirable
- Experience of caring for children with diabetes
- Management of clinical area
- Community experience
- Research and Audit skills
- Teaching skills
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).
