Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced paediatric nurse to become part of a multi-disciplinary team in caring for children and young people with complications of excessive weight (CEW) and Endocrine conditions. The service is part of a national pilot and works closely with Southampton Hospital and the wider SE CEW Network. The specialist practitioner will work closely with the MDT and be responsible for managing children and young people with conditions including: Obesity, growth and pubertal disorders, adrenal diseases, and inherited endocrine syndromes. The Paediatric Advanced Specialist Practitioner will be a knowledgeable and experienced member of the team who is able to work autonomously, making decisions to treat and manage the needs of the children and young people. The dual role will manage all aspects of education, research and service development but the main focus will be clinical work and direct patient care of children and young people with specialist Endocrine and obesity needs. A previous background in Endocrinology and obesity is not essential as we will consider a training post. The successful applicant will be provided with education and support to develop their clinical expertise and knowledge regarding all aspects of the service via internal and external training. Consider band 6 progression post, or band 7 in training Main duties of the job Applicants are required to hold a current 1st level registration with the NMC as a Children's Nurse and have significant post registration nursing experience. We will not be considering any applications from adult registered nurses. The successful applicant should have excellent communication and team working skills. They should have extensive experience of working within a multidisciplinary team providing specialist nursing support, education, alongside a high quality of care to children and young people with specialist Endocrine and obesity needs. We work very closely with our tertiary centres; John Radcliffe and Southampton. This role encompasses community working so the successful applicant will be required to carry out home and school visits. They will also be expected to travel to Brants Bridge, Heatherwood Hospital, Wexham Park and Frimley Park Hospital for CEW and endocrine clinics. The CEW and Endocrine services provide a holistic approach to care, providing full MDT support. The successful applicant will also be required to work closely with our local safeguarding team, social services, CAMHS and other agencies. About us Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo Date posted 20 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £48,270 to £54,931 a year per annum pro rata incl HCAS Contract Fixed term Duration 1 years Working pattern Full-time, Job share Reference number 151-SF69 Job locations Frimley Park Hospital Portsmouth Rd Frimley, Camberley GU16 7UJ Job description Job responsibilities For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy. Job description Job responsibilities For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy. Person Specification Skills/experience Essential Demonstrates experience of working within a specialist role. Post registration nursing experience Childrens nursing Diploma Completion of a post graduate diploma or equivalent Desirable Previous endocrine and/or obesity specialist role Extensive post registration nursing experience Childrens nursing degree Completion of a post graduate diploma within endocrine or equivalent Leadership and Management Essential Demonstrates some experience of leadership Demonstrates some experience of leadership Demonstrates an understanding of MDT working Desirable Previous leadership role Previous management role Previous experience of working with and coordinating an MDT Service development Essential Demonstrates some understanding and contribution to clinical audits Demonstrates some understanding and/or contribution to service development Demonstrates an understanding of implementing change Desirable Previous experience of carrying out clinical audits Previous experience of service development Previous experience of implementing and managing change Person Specification Skills/experience Essential Demonstrates experience of working within a specialist role. Post registration nursing experience Childrens nursing Diploma Completion of a post graduate diploma or equivalent Desirable Previous endocrine and/or obesity specialist role Extensive post registration nursing experience Childrens nursing degree Completion of a post graduate diploma within endocrine or equivalent Leadership and Management Essential Demonstrates some experience of leadership Demonstrates some experience of leadership Demonstrates an understanding of MDT working Desirable Previous leadership role Previous management role Previous experience of working with and coordinating an MDT Service development Essential Demonstrates some understanding and contribution to clinical audits Demonstrates some understanding and/or contribution to service development Demonstrates an understanding of implementing change Desirable Previous experience of carrying out clinical audits Previous experience of service development Previous experience of implementing and managing change Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Frimley Park Hospital Portsmouth Rd Frimley, Camberley GU16 7UJ Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)