Associate practitioner in Diabetes and Endocrinology

at  University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

SS6, , United Kingdom -

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Immediate18 Jan, 2025GBP 29114 Annual18 Oct, 2024N/AGood communication skillsNoNo
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University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
The recruitment team at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) are delighted to be able to offer a fantastic opportunity for a customer focussed, friendly and enthusiastic individual, as part of our expanding service.
The post holder will work as a part of the diabetes and endocrine multi-disciplinary team assisting the DSN and ENS in providing specialist nursing care and education to a defined group of patients with diabetes and potential endocrine conditions using clearly defined protocols.
The post holder must be a Nursing Associate on the NMC Register.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

  • To work alongside the Diabetes and Endocrine Multidisciplinary team in the provision of patient care
  • To undertake phlebotomy and have experience of dynamic function testing in accordance with trust protocols and guidelines under the supervision of the Endocrine Specialist Nurses
  • To undertake observations, recognise change and escalate to the Endocrine Specialist Nurses
  • To ensure accurate and timely documentation in the patient’s medical record
  • To administer prescribed medication in a safe and timely manner in accordance with trust policies and training
  • To have experience in delivering direct patient education such as steroid education, teaching how to do blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration
  • To promote effective communication with patients, relatives, the MDT and deal with inquiries in a professional manner
  • To liaise with Primary and Secondary care colleagues to facilitate the safe handover of patient care plans
  • To actively contribute to service development, deliver high standard of care in accordance with National and Local targets and guidelines
  • To be able to work independently under the guidance of a registered nurse acknowledging own skills and boundaries, taking opportunities to develop self-knowledge, contributing to effective team work and respond to the changing needs of the service
  • To deliver health promotion advice to patients under the care of the UHS diabetes and endocrinology service.
  • To work with clinical leads to collect evidence of benefit in role to secure continuation of funding for the post/role
  • To check stock levels of the equipment required by the diabetes and endocrinology specialist nurses and order as appropriate.

Part time (Tue, Wed and Thu ideally)
7.5 hours a day between the times of 8am and 5p

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REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

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Southampton SO16 6YD, United Kingdom