Job summary An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen to join our small, friendly and dedicated Diabetes and Endocrine team within Wrightington Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals as a Band 7 Endocrine Clinical Nurse Specialist working with the multi-disciplinary team. This is a relatively newly created role following significant investment into the service, it will be varied, interesting and crucial to ensuring an excellent patient experience. This post is expected to be the key contact for patients under the care of the Endocrine service, providing face to face and telephone appointments, supporting the medical team with referrals from the inpatient wards and working closely with the Planned Investigation Unit (PIU). The role will also involve developing audit tools and clinical protocols/guidelines, leading audit/research activities, and developing and delivering patient/staff education programmes. We are looking for a highly motivated nurse with good leadership and managerial skills. You must be registered with the NMC, holding the Non Medical Prescribing Qualification (V300), or working in the field of endocrinology and willing to undertake the V300. Please note this vacancy may close earlier than the specified closing date if a high volume of suitable applications are received. Main duties of the job Assesses, develops and implements specialised programmes of care providing highly specialist advice on all aspects of Endocrine management relating to both in patients and out patients. Provides education to all health care professionals/carers who look after patients with endocrine conditions. About us Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'. WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs. At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society. Date posted 14 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 302-24-6888428M Job locations Royal Albert Edward Infirmary Wigan Diabetes Centre, Wigan Lane Wigan WN1 2NN Job description Job responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities Assesses, develops and implements specialised programmes of care providing highly specialist advice on all aspects of Endocrine management relating to both in patients and outpatients Provides education to all health care professionals/carers who look after patients with endocrine conditions. Organise investigations with PIU, laboratory and radiology ensuring results are collated and followed through. Undertake regular audit of their practice e.g., patient satisfaction surveys. Advises medical and nursing staff on appropriate treatment regimes for patients and is responsible for the continued management of complex cases in nurse run clinics. Establish and maintain effective communication with various individuals and groups on complex potentially stressful topics in a range of situations. Contributes to the development of specialist evidence-based protocols for use within their own area of care. Raise communities and populations awareness of health and well-being and the actions that can be taken to address issues. Prioritise and monitor workload within own specialist area, recognising change in priorities and implementing corrective actions where necessary. Key results from the job holder Analyse and rigorously review all aspects of the patients programme of care interpreting information and using knowledge and judgement to highly provide specialist advice to recommend new course of action where necessary. Explain clearly to patients the diagnosis, the benefits and risks of different interventions, the alternative approaches available and the role of individual members of the team. Communicates empathetically comprehensive and detailed sensitive information to patients with endocrine conditions who are considering pregnancy regarding the risk of exacerbating long-term life-threatening complications. Utilise highly developed physical examination skills where accuracy is important. eg in assessing thyroid states. Support patients encouraging them to promote their own health and well-being and to express their interests and concerns. Identify potential communication difficulties, relevant contextual factors and the risk of not communicating information at an appropriate time. (e.g. providing individualised patient education at level and appropriate timing for them, taking into account barriers to communication such as language, physical disability and environment.) Communications and Key Working Relationships Communicate with other health professionals in a timely manner through the production of letters from own Nurse Led Clinic/telephone reviews. Assisting in the development of communication systems with all staff, patients, and relatives to promote understanding. To provide management information and data relating to workload activity and resource usage as and when required to the DSN Manager. The post holder will be responsible for all records (including patient health, financial, personal and administrative) that they gather or use as part of their work within the trust. Responsibility for Finance Ensure efficient and effective use of material resources/supplies within the team Monitor, control, and store resources/supplies according to the requirements and specifications of the clinical environment Identify any problems with resource use/availability and make recommendations for corrective action which are consistent with team objectives and organisational policies Ensure patients valuables and belongings are documented and managed according to trust policy. Responsibility for Human Resources Maintain own professional development whilst evaluating own specialist knowledge and practice through a system of appraisal and personal development planning. Undertake annual mandatory training updates and other relevant courses in line with Trust and local policies. Act as a role model providing mentorship and/or clinical supervision to other staff/learners supporting them in applying theory to practice. Accountable for own professional actions undertaking all duties having regard to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct for the nurse, midwife and health visitor and their professional contribution to Clinical Governance. Responsibility for Health & Safety Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Responsibility for Teaching Identify the wider benefits, and influence and prioritise the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice in self and others to meet the demands of the job Establish with others goals and methods for developing knowledge, ideas and work practice within endocrinology across primary and secondary care (e.g., teaching sessions, education forums) Take an active part in sharing achievements and developing knowledge, ideas, and work practice (organising and contributing to departmental, trust, local and national education forums) Promote awareness for national policies and other initiatives related to endocrinology, e.g., Society for Endocrinology, NICE Guidelines, and local Guidelines Job description Job responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities Assesses, develops and implements specialised programmes of care providing highly specialist advice on all aspects of Endocrine management relating to both in patients and outpatients Provides education to all health care professionals/carers who look after patients with endocrine conditions. Organise investigations with PIU, laboratory and radiology ensuring results are collated and followed through. Undertake regular audit of their practice e.g., patient satisfaction surveys. Advises medical and nursing staff on appropriate treatment regimes for patients and is responsible for the continued management of complex cases in nurse run clinics. Establish and maintain effective communication with various individuals and groups on complex potentially stressful topics in a range of situations. Contributes to the development of specialist evidence-based protocols for use within their own area of care. Raise communities and populations awareness of health and well-being and the actions that can be taken to address issues. Prioritise and monitor workload within own specialist area, recognising change in priorities and implementing corrective actions where necessary. Key results from the job holder Analyse and rigorously review all aspects of the patients programme of care interpreting information and using knowledge and judgement to highly provide specialist advice to recommend new course of action where necessary. Explain clearly to patients the diagnosis, the benefits and risks of different interventions, the alternative approaches available and the role of individual members of the team. Communicates empathetically comprehensive and detailed sensitive information to patients with endocrine conditions who are considering pregnancy regarding the risk of exacerbating long-term life-threatening complications. Utilise highly developed physical examination skills where accuracy is important. eg in assessing thyroid states. Support patients encouraging them to promote their own health and well-being and to express their interests and concerns. Identify potential communication difficulties, relevant contextual factors and the risk of not communicating information at an appropriate time. (e.g. providing individualised patient education at level and appropriate timing for them, taking into account barriers to communication such as language, physical disability and environment.) Communications and Key Working Relationships Communicate with other health professionals in a timely manner through the production of letters from own Nurse Led Clinic/telephone reviews. Assisting in the development of communication systems with all staff, patients, and relatives to promote understanding. To provide management information and data relating to workload activity and resource usage as and when required to the DSN Manager. The post holder will be responsible for all records (including patient health, financial, personal and administrative) that they gather or use as part of their work within the trust. Responsibility for Finance Ensure efficient and effective use of material resources/supplies within the team Monitor, control, and store resources/supplies according to the requirements and specifications of the clinical environment Identify any problems with resource use/availability and make recommendations for corrective action which are consistent with team objectives and organisational policies Ensure patients valuables and belongings are documented and managed according to trust policy. Responsibility for Human Resources Maintain own professional development whilst evaluating own specialist knowledge and practice through a system of appraisal and personal development planning. Undertake annual mandatory training updates and other relevant courses in line with Trust and local policies. Act as a role model providing mentorship and/or clinical supervision to other staff/learners supporting them in applying theory to practice. Accountable for own professional actions undertaking all duties having regard to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct for the nurse, midwife and health visitor and their professional contribution to Clinical Governance. Responsibility for Health & Safety Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Responsibility for Teaching Identify the wider benefits, and influence and prioritise the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice in self and others to meet the demands of the job Establish with others goals and methods for developing knowledge, ideas and work practice within endocrinology across primary and secondary care (e.g., teaching sessions, education forums) Take an active part in sharing achievements and developing knowledge, ideas, and work practice (organising and contributing to departmental, trust, local and national education forums) Promote awareness for national policies and other initiatives related to endocrinology, e.g., Society for Endocrinology, NICE Guidelines, and local Guidelines Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN Registered Non-Medical Prescriber, or willing to undertake prescribing course with Band adjustment until complete First Degree in Nursing or equivalent portfolio of evidence Experience Essential Interest in managing Endocrine conditions including diagnosing, treatment planning and follow up in own nurse led clinics. Evidence of involvement in the development of programmes of care Skills Essential Excellent communication skills. Evidence of involvement in the development of programmes of care Knowledge Essential Evidence of ongoing professional development. Additional Essential Flexible To undertake this post, you must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle. Should you not meet this requirement due to a disability, you are of course able to apply and a discussion regarding whether reasonable adjustments could be made to the role would take place before any offer is confirmed. Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN Registered Non-Medical Prescriber, or willing to undertake prescribing course with Band adjustment until complete First Degree in Nursing or equivalent portfolio of evidence Experience Essential Interest in managing Endocrine conditions including diagnosing, treatment planning and follow up in own nurse led clinics. Evidence of involvement in the development of programmes of care Skills Essential Excellent communication skills. Evidence of involvement in the development of programmes of care Knowledge Essential Evidence of ongoing professional development. Additional Essential Flexible To undertake this post, you must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle. Should you not meet this requirement due to a disability, you are of course able to apply and a discussion regarding whether reasonable adjustments could be made to the role would take place before any offer is confirmed. Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation 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 Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Albert Edward Infirmary Wigan Diabetes Centre, Wigan Lane Wigan WN1 2NN Employer's website http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)