An exciting opportunity has arisen for a nurse with excellent clinical skills to join our team of Childrens Endocrinology Nurse Specialists. The team works 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, adrenal, etc.). The Paediatric Endocrinology Team at Leeds Children's Hospital supports all young patients who have problems with the secretion of hormones due to various genetic conditions, congenital conditions, and autoimmune conditions.
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, coordination, 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, with state-of-the-art treatments, facilities, and a comprehensive development programme for Nurses. The Childrens Endocrinology team is committed to improving the lives and outcomes of young people living with endocrine conditions. If you have experience in managing children and young people with endocrine conditions or want to learn more about this varied and interesting field and 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, carrying 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 specialty service, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
The jobholder will assess care needs, prepare and educate parents/carers to support and inform them through their child’s surgery and future management of their condition, and support the family to ensure safe discharge home. The jobholder will liaise with and be responsible for communication between the hospital and all relevant agencies, providing nursing expertise and education to patients, their parents, and 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 - 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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