Specialist Paediatric Diabetes Nurse
- Employer
- Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
- Location
- Newport
- Salary
- £37,898 to £45,637 per annum
- Closing date
- 7 Dec 2024
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- Profession
- Nurse, Mental health, Mental health nurse, Paediatric nurse, CAMHS nurse
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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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.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Royal Gwent Hospital
Cardiff Road
Newport
NP20 2UB
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
040-NMR803-1124
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.
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
Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Royal Gwent Hospital
Cardiff Road
Newport
NP20 2UB
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
040-NMR803-1124
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