Community Children's Practice Development Nurse/Diabetic Nurse
Job Overview
In consultation with the PDNS, provide specialist support and advice relating to the development of services for children and young people with diabetes and be an integral member of the multidisciplinary diabetes team which provides support to children and young people in the acute and community setting. Provide advice, support and participate in the education and development of staff working with children and young people with diabetes, including schools and community healthcare professionals within the scope of professional knowledge and specialty. Work collaboratively and co-operatively with colleagues to develop services and ensure a high quality of care.
Main Duties of the Job
* Ongoing education of all staff in the service, trained and untrained staff.
* Facilitating placement of learners of all types in the service.
* To take charge of the service, ensuring the delivery of safe effective care.
Working for Our Organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others, or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
* In consultation with the PDNS, provide specialist diabetes education and support to children and young people and their carers within acute, community, and school settings.
* Provide health promotion and clinical knowledge to patients, carers, and relatives.
* Identify when acceptable standards of care could not be achieved, identify reasons, and inform PDNS.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Children's Nurse (Essential)
* Non-Medical Prescribing Course (Desirable)
Experience
* Extensive post-registration experience (Essential)
* Experience of nurse-led clinics (Desirable)
Skills
* Excellent communication and organisation skills (Essential)
* Computer skills (Desirable)
Knowledge
* Evidence of continuing professional development (Essential)
* Knowledge of all areas of clinical governance (Desirable)
Personal Qualities
* Multi-disciplinary team-working (Essential)
* Welsh speaker (Desirable)
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Function: Other
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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