Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatric Diabetes
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 199-6328574-RB-NA-A
- Employer
- Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Lennard Rd and Croydon University Hospital
- Town
- croydon
- Salary
- £40,701 - £48,054 pa inc HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
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Paediatric Diabetes Nurse
Band 6
Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.
Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people’s homes all across the borough.
We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action – our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.
Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud. #choosecroydon
Job overview
Main duties of the job
- To be effective in organising and planning the day to day management of the Diabetes Team
caseload, ensuring the individual needs of children/young people and their families are met. - To have an open minded approach to work and demonstrate ability to multitask in order to get the
job done through flexible hours and locations - To identify and manage risks to patients and staff.
- To be responsible for line management, education and training, and support and mentoring of
colleagues. - To work collaboratively and develop effective relationships within the multi-disciplinary team and
other departments and organisations - To develop and monitor quality initiatives to ensure the delivery of quality nursing care, in line with
the Clinical Governance framework and Best Practice Tariff. - To work strategically to influence the development of the service both locally and regionally
Working for our organisation
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training. Croydon University Hospital plays an active role in training the clinicians of the future and works in partnership with major London universities
If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role or contact the recruiting manager.
Interview date: TBC
Person specification
qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Children's Nurse
- Holds recognised paediatric diabetes qualification
Desirable criteria
- Education to Masters level
- Independent prescriber
experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive experience in paediatric diabetes nursing, including working as a paediatric diabetes specialist nurse
Experience
Essential criteria
- Working knowledge of current policies and documents relating to best practice for children & young people with diabetes.
- Good teaching and counselling skills.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Involvement in research and audit
- Experience of working in the field of insulin pump therapy
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Charlotte Conway
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0208 680 4810
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