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 of3 years’ post-registration experience in acute nursing, with at least1 year in a Band 6 role or equivalent.
Based at theNorth 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.
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 ensure
care 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.
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.
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
This advert closes on Monday 16 Dec 2024