Job summary
Job Summary:To work as part of the Diabetes Service under the direction of the Diabetes ClinicalManager to support children and families, and deliver nursing care to children andtheir carers, within their own homes, the community and in Clinic settings.
Key RelationshipsTeam MembersClinical ManagersAssociate Nurse and divisional leadersWard ManagersClinical/ Team Managers for Allied Health ProfessionalsConsultant PaediatriciansSpecialist PaediatriciansSocial WorkersAllied Health Professionals eg Dietitians, Psychologists
Main duties of the job
In collaboration with the Diabetes team, take responsibility for themanagement of children with diabetes in the community or as an attendee tothe Trust for inpatient or outpatient assist in delivering specialist diabetes advice and support to children andfamilies affected by diabetes, maximising the child's and carer's knowledge to manage their diabetes.Promote best practice in the treatment and care of children with diabetes
Work in partnership with the multidisciplinary team, children and their families, ensuring effective and appropriate communication at all act as a specialist resource for all staff within the Trust, both in the hospital and within the community.
To help undertake research and audit to support the development of thediabetes contribute toward the development of strong networks with local, regionaland national voluntary and statutory bodies, in order to provide individually tailored high quality up in the absence of the Nurse Specialist.
About us
We pride ourselves on the quality of our care, going the extra mile to make Alder hey a safe and special place for children and their families.
We are committed to continually improving for the benefit of our patients.
We are open and honest and engage everyone we meet with a smile.
We show that we value every individual for who they are and their contribution.
We work across the Alder Hey community in teams that are built on friendship, dedication, care and reassurance.
Respect: We show that we value every individual for who they are and their contribution
Excellence: We pride ourselves on the quality of our care, going the extra mile to make Alder Hey a safe and special place for children and their families
Innovation: We are committed to continually improving for the benefit of our patients
Together :We work across the Alder Hey community in teams that are built on friendship, dedication, care and reassurance
Openness: We are open and honest and engage everyone we meet with a smile
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Communication SkillsPlease refer to Person Specification Knowledge, Training and ExperiencePlease refer to Person Specification Analytical and Judgemental skillsPlease refer to Person Specification Planning and Organising SkillsPlease refer to Person Specification Attached.
5. Physical SkillsPlease refer to Person Specification Responsibility for Patient CarePlease refer to Person Specification Attached. Will be rostered on an on-call out of hours rota, once competent, to advicepatients on their care to prevent admissions where Responsibility for Policy and Service DevelopmentPlease refer to Person Specification Attached.guidelines applicable to the service as Responsibility for Financial & Other ResourcesPlease refer to Person Specification Responsibility for Human ResourcesPlease refer to Person Specification Responsibility for Information ResourcesPlease refer to Person Specification for Research and DevelopmentPlease refer to Person Specification Attached.
12.Freedom to ActPlease refer to Person Specification Physical Effort RequiredPlease refer to Person Specification Mental Effort Required Ability to coordinate and manage own
Please refer to Person Specification Effort RequiredPlease refer to Person Specification ConditionsPlease refer to Person Specification Attached.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
1. Good communication skills incorporating communication with children and young adults and their carers
2. Demonstrate the ability to pass on knowledge to others
3. Ability to prioritise workload
4. Good IT skills
5. Good record keeping
6. Ability to work automously
7. Ability to deliver individual and group education presentations
Desirable
8. Good awareness of technology
Knowledge
Essential
9. Knowledge of diabetes and it's management
10. Knowledge of all basic clinical nursing skills
Desirable
11. Knowledge of the technology that is currently being used in the management of diabetes
Experience
Essential
12. At least 3 years post-registration clinical experience working with children and young adults with diabetes
Desirable
13. Experience of ambulatory care within the community
Education and training
Essential
14. Registered Nurse (Child branch) or RSCN
Desirable
15. ENB Diabetes Course or equivalent
16. Evidence of leadership or management
17. Nurse prescriber
18. Degree or willingness to work towards it
personal attributes
Essential
19. Approachable
20. Confident
21. Empathetic
22. Trustworthy
23. Passionate about delivering the highest quality of nursing care
24. Reliable