Job summary This is a rare opportunity to increase and develop your skills and knowledge in Endocrinology, due to maternity leave we have a fixed term 6 month opportunity to be an endocrine nurse specialist. do you want a challenge, an opportunity to learn about Endocrine disorders, to develop skills in having your own clinic lists and patients to monitor and follow up, to support the multidisciplinary team to provide a patient centred high standard of service Main duties of the job Work with the team to support patients through the pathway of their health journey. prepare clinics for dosing of medication learning how to increase and reduce doses of Carbimazole propylthiouracil and levothyroxine. consent and explain the endocrine tests to support their diagnosis undertake the tests and develop skills in interpreting the results educating patients to manage their sick day rules and to inject hydrocortisone About us With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career! We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH. Job description Job responsibilities review clinic prepared notes and ensure dose of medication is prescribed to allow telephone clinic to occur undertake face to face and telephone consultations, managing your own list of patients educate patients on how to manage their disease including how to self administer injections support helpline patients work with the advanced nurse practitioner to develop the service and your own skills undertake investigative tests and interpret the results attend governance and education sessions Job description Job responsibilities review clinic prepared notes and ensure dose of medication is prescribed to allow telephone clinic to occur undertake face to face and telephone consultations, managing your own list of patients educate patients on how to manage their disease including how to self administer injections support helpline patients work with the advanced nurse practitioner to develop the service and your own skills undertake investigative tests and interpret the results attend governance and education sessions Person Specification Qualifications Essential qualified nurse on NMC register Desirable 1st level degree non medical prescribing qualification Experience Essential knowledge of Endocrinology diseases or similar long term disorders evidence of independent working of own caseload Desirable experience of working with patients to understand life long conditions experience of dictating letters or providing information to GP and patients Person Specification Qualifications Essential qualified nurse on NMC register Desirable 1st level degree non medical prescribing qualification Experience Essential knowledge of Endocrinology diseases or similar long term disorders evidence of independent working of own caseload Desirable experience of working with patients to understand life long conditions experience of dictating letters or providing information to GP and patients 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. 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.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 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. 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.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Address nottinghan treatment centre lister road nottingham NG7 2FT United Kingdom Employer's website