About this role
Job summary
As a Paediatric diabetic nurse, the post holder will work in collaboration with the extended team to ensure care delivery to CYP with Diabetes.
The post holder will work in line with national guidance to understand current service provision for children with Diabetes; taking into account of the BPT National service framework, government, regional and Trust initiatives.
The post holder will work as part of the team to ensure a timely, clear transition to adult services and develop professional partnerships with adult and paediatric services to ensure the implementation of effective and efficient transition pathways for patients.
As a Paediatric Nurse, successful candidates should be prepared to support hospital staff, attend clinics and oversee care of in-patients and whilst acting as a specialist nurse and with the support of the B7 develop and lead in the delivery of care. The Post holder will participate in training for the wider trust as needed.
Main duties of the job
Provide professional expert clinical care and expertise within diabetes services Be a key contributor to the strategic development of the diabetes service taking account of the BPT National Service Framework, government, regional and Trust initiatives. This also includes Peer Review agreements with the ICBs. Work in collaboration with medical and other multi-disciplinary staff to provide a comprehensive patient focused service. Ensure nurse clinics are provided consistently and efficiently. Initiate and participate in the teaching programmes of the diabetes and team and ward teams. To advise on the management of and facilitate early discharge for patients admitted with diabetes, either as newly diagnosed or as part of their ongoing condition. Providing educational support as required. Be the focal point for inpatient referrals to the diabetic team, providing first line advice to doctors from other teams.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Core Behaviours and Skills
Leadership and management skills as appropriate to role
Effective communication skills
Organisational skills
Time management skills
Quality improvement skills
Team player
Learns from incidents and complaints
Conflict resolution
Managing stress
Uses initiative to resolve issues within their own control
Remain professional at all times
Able to deliver feedback effectively
Teaching and assessing skills
Core Knowledge and Understanding
Understands the business of each of the departments, wards and speciality services
Understanding of the local and national nursing agenda
Understanding of relevant national service guidance pertinent to the service
Awareness of Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust guidelines and policies
Understanding of organisational structures
Commitment to clinical audit, research and evidence-based practice
Awareness of budget management
Awareness of Human resources policies and guidance as pertinent to the management and leadership of the clinical team
Knowledge and understanding of current issues in health and social care
Awareness of, and engagement with the regional system providers and healthcare organisations across the region
Has specialist knowledge of glucose monitoring equipment, injection devices and HbA1c monitoring equipment. Has knowledge of specialist expertise in IT software for use with blood monitoring and insulin delivery. Understands the different types of insulins and their effect on blood sugar levels
Clinical Practice
Provide visible clinical leadership and acts as a role model to the nursing and wider team by delivering high quality compassionate care as an expert practitioner
Promote and maintain positive working relationships between all staff, internal and external to the Trust, involved in the care of patients
Work at an advanced level of practice autonomously and self-directed
Plan, prioritise, and manage complete episodes of care in partnership with multidisciplinary teams. Delegate and refer appropriately to optimise health outcomes and ensure effective use of resources, while providing direct support to patients and clients, including the arrangement of patient management meetings in a variety of settings, preparing and presenting reports as required.
Devise, negotiate, implement, supervise, and review individualised treatment plans in collaboration with service users, their families, and carers, ensuring care is person-centred and responsive to changing needs
Will function as a nurse independent prescriber in accordance with the service need and in line with professional registration or will work under the Non-medical Prescribing standing operating procedure to enable insulin adjustment within own competence and scope of practice.
Be familiar with all the hybrid closed loop systems currently available in the UK.
Download and interpret HCL system download data and make dose/setting adjustments accordingly on line with scope of practice
Promote a high standard of advanced specialist nursing by initiating and coordinating
the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of the holistic needs of patients/families through evidence-based practice following agreed policies, protocols and guidelines.
Practice a high standard of communication including highly sensitive and complex information to develop and sustain partnership working with individuals, groups, communities and agencies.
Balance clinical risk and clinical decision making against context
Help to set, monitor and seek to continuously improve standards and the quality of patient care, including those standards defined in local and national guidance
Maintain a safe working environment
Ensure the safe use and efficient management of equipment and supplies
Promote compassionate evidence-based practice, wherever possible
Act in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults at all times.
Is familiar with and adheres to the RSFT safeguarding policies.
Act in accordance to the Nursing and Midwifery Councils Code: Professional Standards Practice and Behaviour
Fulfils the requirements as directed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council to maintain and revalidate registration
Leadership and Service Development
Collaborate with the multi professional team to develop a shared vision of the service.
To manage own time, having accountability for own professional actions, effectively prioritising clinical and non-clinical workload.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop effective documentation, pathways, protocols and guidelines for care.
Demonstrate a commitment to share expertise and disseminate information.
Contribute to the development of the teams and the service to continuously improve patient care
Participate in implementing national standards and frameworks at a local level.
Network locally, regionally, nationally and internationally and seek opportunities to develop the transition nurse role.
Use effective change management skills to initiate and implement service and practice development, making the best use of resources to improve practice and health outcomes.
Participate in the selection, interviewing, appraisal and professional development of team members.
Maintain involvement and active input in multidisciplinary meetings and appropriate local bodies / forums to contribute to practice and service development
Support and inspire staff to provide efficient, effective, safe, quality care to patients
Deliver a positive patient experience
Promote the building of effective teams and collaboration between teams.
Support in the delivery of an effective, safe, quality service within budgetary envelope
Raise and respond to concerns with regards to risk, danger, malpractice or wrongdoing by following the Trust whistle blowing policy and supporting processes
Quality Improvement
Through the use of audit, local research, metrics and feedback continually seek to identify practice that needs improvement. Implement and evaluate any resultant improvement plan.
Plan, develop and evaluate methods and processes for gathering, analysing, interpreting and presenting data and information to support service development and improvement.
Contribute and organise data for National Paediatric Diabetes Audit (NPDA) submission/reports on care processes and outcomes. Support the implementation and use of innovative software or techniques to support service improvement and development, for example Quality Improvement tools.
Actively coordinate and promote patient involvement and feedback within service improvements to promote a positive patient experience
Evaluate clinical practice in relation to its evidence base and clinical effectiveness including policy and guidance
Identify areas of risk and poor quality, and address these through appropriate governance structures and forums.
Maintain and sustain the momentum of improvements until they are firmly embedded into the values and culture of the clinical area
Participate and actively seek peer review in practice and sound evidence for assurance purposes
Work collaboratively with the paediatric multidisciplinary team to promote effective feedback and communication, ensuring the voice of the child is actively sought, heard, and reflected in care planning and decision-making.
Educational
Develop and maintain a peer network of support, information and learning with other Lead Nurses at a local and National level.
Contribute to the development and acquisition of specialist knowledge and skills to enhance and extend the practice of other nurses and health care professionals within the service and beyond
Identify and address the educational needs of patients, families, carers and staff involved in the delivery of this service.
Participate in personal appraisal and mandatory training at the required time periods
Support and facilitate re-validation for registered nursing staff, and self.
Promote a learning and development culture to improve staff skills, knowledge and competence
Contribute to relevant educational programmes and in house study days.
Promote a positive learning environment within the clinical area to support the development of knowledge and skills in learners.
Support and facilitate work-based inter-professional learning
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC Registered Childrens Nurse Evidence of post registration further academic study (postgraduate or Masters level)
Desirable
Supplementary prescribing
Skills, Knowledge and Experience Essential
Significant post registration experience at senior staff nurse level or equivalent Clinical experience within Paediatric acute medicine
Desirable
Clinical Experience within Community paediatrics
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 Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Surrey County Hospital
Egerton Road
Guildford
GU2 7XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)