About this role
Job summary The post-holder will play a key role in ensuring that the Trust provides high quality, patient focused care within the specialist endocrine nursing service; providing expert advice and support to patients, families and health care professionals using best evidence-based practice. The post holder will work independently/autonomously and at times without direct supervision and will be accountable for their own professional actions. The post holder will be expected to demonstrate highly developed and specialist knowledge and skills through innovative practice leading to the development of increasing levels of autonomy. Using specialist nursing practice, the post holder will manage a cohort of patients with specific and defined endocrine conditions referred for specialist intervention, care and support. The post holder will be expected to establish and maintain close relationships with other Endocrinology services in the region and working collaboratively to improve services for patients. The post-holder will be a core member of Endocrine Clinical Specialist Nursing Team working in all areas of Endocrinology. The post-holder will focus in supporting endocrine consultant clinics, developing, and running various nurse-led clinics, performing dynamic function tests, carrying out training and teaching session for staff, patients and their families as well contribute to the delivery of endocrine research.
Main duties of the job
Provide an evidence-based specialist Endocrinology and Metabolism nursing service, to a cohort of patients referred to the endocrinology team. Care will reflect current local protocols and national guidelines and will be delivered through face-to-face consultation within the MDT clinics; by telephone or via electronic communication on a day-to-day basis. To ensure that all patient referrals are dealt with promptly and efficiently. Demonstrate practice skills in the holistic assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for the cohort of patients within the specialist service. This will necessitate high levels of autonomy and advocacy, using analytical and judgmental skills in undertaking nurse-led consultation to ensure the delivery of appropriate care. Manage a cohort of patients and prioritise workload to meet patient and service need. Undertake clinical training and supervision to achieve appropriate competencies relevant to this specialist service (e.g. endocrine and late effects nurse-led clinics; dynamic function tests; preparation, administration and monitoring of specialist endocrine treatment; health assessment and non-medical prescribing) to demonstrate expertise in specialist Endocrinology and Metabolism nursing roles. Provide counselling to patients and families within the level of skills and expertise.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
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Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Knowledge Essential
Can demonstrate expert nursing knowledge in Endocrinology and/or research nursing with an ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist care delivered to patients and give advice and information to patients / relatives/ care staff Awareness of current research related to Endocrinology Knowledge of current evidence-based practice and ability to apply to service and policy development Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context relating to the specialty
Education and professional qualifications Essential
Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC Register Evidence of post registration qualification (e.g. Society for Endocrinology Endocrine Nurse Certificate or PGD in Endocrinology or equivalent post-graduate course in Specialist/Advanced) Recognised mentorship or teaching/assessing course
Desirable
Independent Non-Medical Prescriber Advanced health assessment module
Experience Essential
Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC Significant years post registration experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist at Band 6 or above in Endocrinology or Oncology/Haematology Or Research Nurse Experience Experience of patient service user advocacy role Demonstrate expert knowledge underpinned by theory and CPD relevant to specialty
Desirable
Significant years of experience as a nurse Experience and knowledge in performing and interpreting dynamic function tests Experience in service development
Skills and aptitudes Essential
Ability to explain the requirement to balance clinical caseload Ability to communicate with a wide range of healthcare professionals, on a variety of complex and sensitive issues which require persuasive and empathetic skill Ability to work autonomously, manage / prioritise own workload, supervise / appraise and asses junior staff Ability to work as a core member of the multidisciplinary team Ability to develop clinical guideline, protocols and management pathways
Personal qualities and attributes Essential
Ability to adapt behaviour to changing circumstances Positive and enthusiastic attitude Ability to communicate articulately and motivate others Evidence of flexible and innovative approach to service delivery and development
Royal Free shared commitments Essential
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments
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.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Free Hopsital
Pond Street
London
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)