We have an exciting opportunity for a paediatric nurse with an interest in diabetes to join our dynamic team. The role involves support and education of children and young people with a new diagnosis of diabetes, training of ward staff and the wider setting (eg schools) as well as clinical reviews and ongoing diabetes management support.
We are a small team of paediatric diabetic nurses, paediatric dietitians, paediatric psychologists and paediatric consultants. We work with children and young people from age 0-19yrs. We work compassionately with our patients and their families and aim to build positive relationships to enable us to deliver an excellent service of care.
So, if you would like to work with a close knit team and make a difference to children and young people across South West Essex, then we want to hear from you.
The post holder will:
Be based at Basildon Hospital and work collaboratively within the multi-professional paediatric diabetes team
Ensure the delivery and development of patient focused care and support through a collaborative approach with all members of the multidisciplinary team
Be responsible for the management of a caseload of patients and will be required to have an extensive, specialist knowledge of diabetes
Partake in the East of England consortium 24hr telephone advice service
This role requires a high level of autonomy and decision making
The post holder will be required to travel throughout South West Essex as well as attending regional meetings.
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
For full details of this rewarding role please see attached job description. Responsibilities include:
To promote a culture of collaboration and mutual respect amongst all members of staff, patients, their families and other professionals involved in their care.
Develop and implement literature and training materials to enable children and young people with diabetes and their families/carers to appropriately manage the condition.
Act as an advocate for the children, young people with diabetes and their parents/carers
Work in partnership with children, young people and their parents / carers developing support groups / education awareness sessions, satisfaction surveys and service development.
Facilitate the discharge planning for children and young people admitted to hospital with diabetes.
Organise, develop and lead teaching sessions, for nursing and medical staff to support the care of children and young people with diabetes.
This advert closes on Monday 24 Feb 2025