Clinical Nurse Specialist – Paediatric Diabetes
We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic candidate to join our Paediatric Diabetes service in the position of Clinical Nurse Specialist.
We are looking for an experienced children’s nurse with substantial experience of diabetes in children and young people, practicing at Band 6 level or above. The team you will work with is talented, motivated, and is under current review in line with BAPT guidance revisions. We are looking for a candidate who will be visible and both patient- and staff-focused.
This is the perfect opportunity for a nurse who wishes to pursue a CNS role in Paediatric Diabetes. For internal applications, this post could be considered as a secondment with your direct line manager’s support.
The Paediatric Diabetes team is a multidisciplinary service consisting of consultant staffing, Diabetes Clinical Nurse Specialist support, Diabetes Dietitian support, Registered Nursing Associate, admin service support, and input from the Child Psychiatry Team (CAPPLT) providing a comprehensive service to all patients with diabetes, whether newly diagnosed or maintaining their health following diagnosis. The service operates Monday – Friday and provides Outpatient, Psychotherapy, Psychology, and ambulating services to all patients within the cohort, as well as providing support to external stakeholders such as local GP practices and schools. The team also provides out‑of‑hours telephone ‘on‑call’ support on a rostered basis.
NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust (NMUH) is one of London’s busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on‑site and provides services to support cancer patients’ wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0‑19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who deliver the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school‑aged children from 5‑19. The 0‑19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Malvina Benitez‑Castillo Job title: Matron – Paediatric Clinical Nurse Specialists Email address: malvina.benitez‑castillo@nhs.net Telephone number: 0208 887 3301
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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