About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 6 children and young people's nurse with an interest in paediatric endocrinology, to apply for the post of Paediatric Endocrine Specialist Nurse.
Joining an established multi disciplinary team in caring for children and young people with specialist endocrine needs, based at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital. The team is recognised both nationally and internationally in caring for children and young people with conditions including : Short stature problems : Growth hormone deficiency, Turner Syndrome, Prader Willi Syndrome , Small for gestational age. Adrenal conditions : Congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Addison's disease, Adrenal insufficiency due to long term steroids in Duchenne muscular dystrophy , Exogenous adrenal insufficiency due to high dose steroids. Thyroid problems: hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Disorder of Sexual Disorder conditions. Delayed and precocious puberty problems.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to provide clinical expertise and knowledge, beable to work with a certain level of autonomy, making decisions to treat health needs.
To work as an autonomous clinical nurse specialist to co-ordinate and deliver expert nursing care effectively to a defined caseload of children, young people with endocrine conditions and their families across both the acute and community setting.
To support in the development of evidence based clinical nursing practice in line with current research and guidelines.
To maintain clear lines of communication with primary healthcare teams in order to increase knowledge and facilitate the care of this group of children, young people and families in the community.
To act as a key resource and source of specialist support to colleagues across primary/secondary/tertiary care settings.
Demonstrate professional leadership.
Undertaking Nurse led clinics.
Have a Non Medical Prescribing qualification (NMP) or working towards it.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Job description Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.
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Closing vacancy listings early
We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.
What is a DBS Check?
A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:
Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.
Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.
Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.
Who Needs a DBS Check
Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.
The Costs for a DBS
At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.
For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december
DBS Update Service
Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Relevant professional qualification Educated to diploma level Speciality qualification Teaching qualification Evidence of level 6 studies
Desirable
Graduate or working towards first degree in health related subject Masters degree in research
Experience Essential
Minimum of band 5 practitioner level in relevant speciality Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice/speciality Recent evidence of continuing professional and personal development, both clinical and managerial. Evidence of delivering teaching programmes to staff groups
Desirable
2 years experience at band 5 Experience of working in Paediatric Endocrine
Aptitude / Leadership Essential
Evidence of proven clinical record Maintained development of clinical leadership skills Evidence of diplomacy and negotiation skills Able to demonstrate imaginative and effective use of resources Able to articulate personal development needs Demonstrates knowledge of audit/research recommendations Excellent communication and leadership skills Evidence of involvement in change management
IM&T Essential
Aware of applications of IT packages such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint Good knowledge of clinical information systems e.g. PAS and CWS
Audit and research Essential
Demonstrates ability and knowledge on how to undertake audit and feedback to clinicians Demonstrates knowledge of research based practice
Desirable
Completed course/module in research methods
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Manchester Children's Hospital
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9WL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)