We are pleased to offer a unique and rewarding opportunity for an experienced nurse to become part of the established Endocrinology Team at the Bedford Hospital site.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' post-registration experience in acute nursing, with at least 1 year in a Band 6 role or equivalent.

Based at the North Bedfordshire Diabetes and Endocrinology Centre, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the specialist endocrine services at Bedford Hospital.

As a key member of the team, you will work closely with Endocrinologists to provide expert care for patients with both acute and chronic endocrine conditions. You will deliver specialist advice and clinical support to patients, families, and carers throughout the diagnostic process. Under the supervision of the Consultant Endocrinologists you will deliver thyroid follow up clinics and adrenal and parathyroid pre-assessment clinics.

Join us in making a difference to the lives of patients with endocrine disorders while advancing your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

For further information or to arrange a visit contact Sophie Birch: Lead Nurse on 01234 792312

Please note: This post is purely Endocrinology and is not a Diabetes role.

Main duties of the job

To support the specialist endocrine service at Bedford Hospital.

To undertake and co-ordinate dynamic function tests used for diagnosing and monitoring of patients with endocrine disorders. To be a key worker for patients with acute and chronic endocrine conditions. To provide Nurse led Thyroid monitoring clinics, adrenal and parathyroid pre-assessment clinics and other clinical duties which are in keeping with the role. To ensurecare delivered is evidence based and of a high standard. To produce and deliver audits of relevance within the endocrine department. To attend, contribute and present where possible at meetings both departmentally and on a local and national level.

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

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.

• Perform all or oversee dynamic function tests following trust approved Protocols and if clinically appropriate to inform patients of the results.
• Co-ordinate inpatient admission and tests, overseeing the tests during the in-patient stay.
• To run endocrine clinics under the supervision of the consultant or following trust approved protocols to include thyroid follow up clinics, parathyroid and adrenal pre-assessment clinics.
• Make clinical decisions whilst working in partnership with professionals within the Department of Endocrinology.
• Deliver a high quality service for all patients within sphere of responsibility

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with Post Registration experience in acute nursing
• Relevant Post-graduate Qualification or equivalent experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and post registration studies

Desirable

• Developed area of expertise within the speciality

Experience

Essential

• Excellent communication skills

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital South Wing,

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

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