Job overview
We are pleased to announce the expansion of our well established Diabetes service and are looking to recruit an Adolescent and Young Persons Diabetes Specialist Nurse with a particular interest in transition. This role is a newly created post, initially for 12 months and will be working alongside the Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurses, Adult Diabetes Specialist Nurses, Dieticians, Psychologists, Consultants and sits within the Integrated Community Children’s Nursing Team working between paediatric and adult services.
Main duties of the job
At HHFT we are always looking at developing new and innovative roles and if you have a passion for working with young people and diabetes then this will be the perfect role for you.
You will need to have a sound knowledge base of diabetes and have the skills to apply your specialist diabetes knowledge to teaching colleagues, parents and young people in the management of their care. To be able to do this effectively you will have outstanding communication and teaching skills and be able to engage your audience in what you are teaching.
Working for our organisation
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Your Next Career Move Made Easier – Accommodation May Be Offered
We understand relocating can be a big step. Hampshire Hospitals may be able to provide accommodation options for successful candidates, depending on availability. If this something you would like to explore please contact on 02080 360017
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Alongside the teaching, you will have a good understanding of diabetes technology and be able to support young people with their digital devices. You will passionate in supporting young people in developing their independence into adult services and through transition.
If you enjoy variety in your work where no two days are the same, if you enjoy supporting the professional development and of clinical and non-clinical staff and if you enjoy working directly with young people, supporting them in developing their independence within a multi-disciplinary team, then this is a post you should apply for.
Person specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Professional UK registration, e.g., RSCN, CH Dip, RN
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
2. Two years’ Experience of working in the field of diabetes at Band 6 or above
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
3. To be able to deliver services that include current technologies available in diabetes care.
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
4. Highly specialised clinical skills in adolescents/ young adults’ diabetes and managing a community caseload.