Job summary We are looking for an experienced Endocrine nurse to join the Diabetes & Endocrinology team with a passion for improving the experience and clinical outcomes for our patients who inspires others to provide excellent patient care. We are looking for a nurse who has experience working autonomously in outpatients undertaking endocrine tests and playing a key role in the education of healthcare professionals. The post holder will lead in the development and delivery of a high-quality specialist nursing service for patients with endocrine conditions as part of the MDT. The successful candidate will work autonomously in outpatients, supported by the medical endocrine team, to provide face to face and telephone consultations to patients with a range of endocrine conditions, particularly those with thyroid disease but over time extending into other areas. Using advanced decision-making skills, and collaborating with the medical endocrine team, the post holder will arrange and undertake endocrine tests as required. They will also have a key role in delivering education to other health care professionals focussing on all aspects of endocrine disease. It is desirable that the successful candidate should be a qualified non-medical prescriber. Main duties of the job The post holder is a recognised expert in the specialty, responsible for assessing,developing and implementing specialist nursing care programmes and undertakingspecialist nursing procedures Responsible for providing specialist advice and support to, and liaising with, other staff. This includes the provision of specialist education and training for other staff and students Responsible for implementing a clearly defined integrated approach to patient care, encompassing new treatments and evidence-based care Required to undertake research and lead clinical audits within their own specialist area Accept patient referrals to agreed criteria and be identified as the key worker for an agreed patient/client caseload. Provide advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health care professionals. About us Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk) What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why work for us? We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families. What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable. Date posted 07 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum (pro rata for part time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 434-IM6949611 Job locations Cross Site Wycombe/Amersham/Aylesbury HP21 8AL Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitmentnhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitmentnhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Person Specification Education, Qualifications & Training Essential Registered Nurse educated to Degree level or willingness to undertake Post registration qualification in speciality Evidence of continuous professional development. Teaching Qualification Counselling qualification or willingness to undertake Experience Essential Significant relevant experience in the Specialty and ability to demonstrate expert nursing skills Accept personal accountability for own practice Experience of formal/informal teaching Experience of initiating change Skills Essential Understanding of evidence based practice Understanding of Clinical Governance Excellent verbal and written communication skills Capable of working as an integral member of a team Flexible and adaptable to changing situations due workload and colleagues' needs Ability to undertake teaching of staff and patients Leadership Skills Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload; effective time - management Ability to lead developments in practice Demonstrate analytical and judgmental skills Ability to quickly appraise situation and act accordingly Cannulation and phlebotomy skills Special circumstances Essential Able to travel to other sites Able to be involved in diabetes nursing research Evidence of Presentation skills Full and current driving licence Able to work flexible hours, as the service requires Able to communicate clearly with patients, relatives and a multidisciplinary team in English Able to participate in on call if required Person Specification Education, Qualifications & Training Essential Registered Nurse educated to Degree level or willingness to undertake Post registration qualification in speciality Evidence of continuous professional development. Teaching Qualification Counselling qualification or willingness to undertake Experience Essential Significant relevant experience in the Specialty and ability to demonstrate expert nursing skills Accept personal accountability for own practice Experience of formal/informal teaching Experience of initiating change Skills Essential Understanding of evidence based practice Understanding of Clinical Governance Excellent verbal and written communication skills Capable of working as an integral member of a team Flexible and adaptable to changing situations due workload and colleagues' needs Ability to undertake teaching of staff and patients Leadership Skills Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload; effective time - management Ability to lead developments in practice Demonstrate analytical and judgmental skills Ability to quickly appraise situation and act accordingly Cannulation and phlebotomy skills Special circumstances Essential Able to travel to other sites Able to be involved in diabetes nursing research Evidence of Presentation skills Full and current driving licence Able to work flexible hours, as the service requires Able to communicate clearly with patients, relatives and a multidisciplinary team in English Able to participate in on call if required 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 Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Address Cross Site Wycombe/Amersham/Aylesbury HP21 8AL Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)