An exciting opportunity has arisen for a nurse with excellent clinical skills to join our team of Childrens Endocrinology Nurse Specialists. The team work closely with the wider multi-disciplinary team. No previous experience of endocrinology is required but evidence of some endocrine experience will be beneficial.

The Yorkshire Centre for Paediatric & Adolescent Endocrinology Service is based at Leeds Childrens Hospital and provides a comprehensive service for children and teenagers with disorders of the endocrine glands.

We provide a tertiary service for West, North and East Yorkshire with specialist outreach clinics in Bradford, Halifax, Huddersfield, Airedale, York and Northallerton.

All aspects of endocrine advice are provided including assessments and treatment of children with short stature, early and late puberty, disorders of endocrine glands (pituitary, a The Paediatric Endocrinology Team at Leeds Children's Hospital support all young patients who have problems with the secretion of hormones. This could be because of various of genetic conditions, such as Turner, Noonan and Prader-Willi syndrome, congenital conditions such as adrenal failure, and autoimmune conditions such as thyroid problems as well as following treatment for certain types of cancer.

Expected Shortlisting Date

21/11/2024

Planned Interview Date

28/11/2024

Main duties of the job

The jobholder will work within the team of Childrens Endocrinology Nurse Specialists.

Responsibilities will include the management of a shared caseload aged 0 18 years (both inpatients and outpatients). Attending clinics and inpatient wards as required, managing the telephone advice line for ad hoc patient support, ordering blood tests and managing results, updating information literature, written referrals to regional Childrens Community Nursing Teams, liaising with MDT and other professionals, training, co-ordination and support for oral medications and subcutaneous injections at home.

A driving licence is desirable to fulfil this role.

About us

Leeds Childrens Hospital is one of the largest Childrens hospitals in the country.

Leeds Childrens Hospital has state of the art treatments, facilities, and a comprehensive development programme for Nurses.

The Childrens Endocrinology team are committed to improving the lives and outcomes of young people living endocrine conditions. If you have experience in managing children and young people with endocrine conditions or, are wanting to learn more about this varied and interesting field and want to work in an amazing supportive, dynamic team we want to hear from you.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

The Jobholder is responsible for the management of a defined caseload. The jobholder carries responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The jobholder will provide specialist nursing care and advice to a specific patient group and will contribute to the development of the speciality service. The jobholder will ensure cost effective use of resources.

The job holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs, parent /carer preparation and education that will support and inform them through their childs surgery and future management of their condition. The post holder will support the family to ensure safe discharge home. The job holder will liaise with and be responsible for the communication between the hospital and all relevant agencies. The jobholder will provide nursing expertise and education to the patients in their parents and also to other health professionals

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Childrens Nurse
• Recognised Teaching/Assessing Qualification

Desirable

• Non-Medical Prescribing
• Endocrine Module

Experience

Essential

• Leadership and management experience

Desirable

• Audit and standard setting
• Service development and/or change management experience

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post

Skills & Behaviours

Essential

• Communication: good written and verbal skills
• Teaching and assessment skills
• Time management skills - be able to organise and prioritise own and others workload
• Evidence of continued professional development
• IT skills

Desirable

• Change management skills
• Understanding of research-based practice
• Conflict management
• Capable of lateral thinking
• Leadership

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX

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