We are looking for a Nurse to provide specialist support to the Endocrine Service at Bedford Hospital. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing clinical expertise for patients with acute and chronic endocrine conditions. An essential element to the role is the ability to provide education, at a level accessible to the individual and their family with endocrine conditions. They will provide Nurse led Thyroid monitoring clinics, and will display excellent organisational and communication skills. They should have the ability to work collaboratively with integrated care partners as a member of a team, as well as autonomously. If necessary, training into the post will be given to any candidate that may wish to develop into the role.

Main duties of the job

To run nurse - led thyroid monitoring clinic, adrenal clinic and patient education clinic under the supervision of the endocrine consultant or following trust approved protocols. Facilitate dose changes and treatment decisions from the endocrinology consultants.

To perform and oversee some dynamic function tests following trust approved Protocols and if clinically appropriate to inform patients about the results.

Provide specialist advice and clinical support regarding all aspects of the diagnostic process to patients, relatives / carers and healthcare professionals in order to facilitate informed consent and comply with professional and national guidelines i.e.: risks, endocrine tests and therapeutic interventions.

Communicates with a range other nursing staff, acting as a specialist resource.

Visiting patients on the wards to act as an advocate if needing specialist support

To coordinate the results of all investigations and facilitate rapid clinical decisions

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A& E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To run nurse - led thyroid monitoring clinic, adrenal clinic and patient education clinic under the supervision of the endocrine consultant or following trust approved protocols. Facilitate dose changes and treatment decisions from the endocrinology consultants.

To perform and oversee some dynamic function tests following trust approved Protocols and if clinically appropriate to inform patients about the results.

Provide specialist advice and clinical support regarding all aspects of the diagnostic process to patients, relatives / carers and healthcare professionals in order to facilitate informed consent and comply with professional and national guidelines i.e.: risks, endocrine tests and therapeutic interventions.

Communicates with a range other nursing staff, acting as a specialist resource.

Visiting patients on the wards to act as an advocate if needing specialist support

To coordinate the results of all investigations and facilitate rapid clinical decisions

To liaise with the multi-disciplinary teams including laboratory and pharmacy and primary care teams to ensure that seamless continuity of care is provided for the patient.

Develop and maintain patient databases to facilitate audit and management of care

Provide specialist advice on endocrine disorders and management to patients and their families/carers, staff and students via phone line and email.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with post registration experience in acute nursing
• Relevant Post-Graduate Qualification or equivalent experience
• Extended role of cannulation and venepuncture

Desirable

• Endocrine Nurse Certificate (British Endocrine Society BES)
• Diploma (He) or equivalent (A)

Experience

Essential

• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
• Ability to maintain standards of care/leadership in a busy environment
• Enhanced skills
• Ability to use initiative. Prioritise and organise patient care
• Ability to produce clear written documentation
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Ability to react positively to changing situation
• Evidence of participation in teaching programmes
• Evidence of helping others to develop their skills
• Confident manner

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of acute Trust policies and procedures
• Highly motivated and dynamic
• Act as a role model and a resource to colleagues
• Ability to work autonomously within an Experience of managing a team
• challenging specialist area

Desirable

• IT / presentation skills

Personal Skills

Essential

• Evidence of ongoing professional development and post - registration studies
• Awareness of need to maintain health, safety and security of staff and patients
• Ability to evaluate own performance

Desirable

• Developed area of expertise within the speciality
• Effectively manage own professional development

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Endocrine Nurse - Diabetes & Endocrine Centre

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

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