Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are pleased to announce that an exciting position has opened up as a band 6 specialist nurse within the Adult Inherited Metabolic Disease Service in Sheffield, which has recently been recognised and centrally commissioned by NHS England as a specialised centre for adult inherited metabolic disease.
The successful applicant will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to support adults with a variety of inborn errors of metabolism and complex disorders. While experience in this field would be beneficial, full training and support will be given to the successful applicant to develop their knowledge and skills in this field. The post holder will have the opportunity to develop a broad professional skillset and contribute towards shaping the role of the specialist nurse within the service.
The successful candidate will work within an established multidisciplinary team including Consultants, Registrars and Specialist Metabolic Dietitians, working collectively to deliver high quality care for adults with inherited metabolic disorders.
They will provide clinical nursing advice, education and leadership within the speciality working with a high degree of personal autonomy. Optimal care will be delivered throughout all aspects of the patient care pathway. Therefore an ability to communicate with a wide range of people across different disciplines in both the hospital and community environment is essential.
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.