Paediatric Endocrine Nurse Specialist

at  University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

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.
Southampton Children’s Hospital is looking to recruit a dynamic, enthusiastic paediatric nurse to come and join our paediatric endocrine service. You will be providing specialist endocrine care in a large tertiary centre working alongside the Nursing team lead and 3 other paediatric endocrine nurses specialists.
The Endocrine clinical nurse specialists are an integral part of the Endocrine team and play a pivotal role in providing the day to day care for patients and their families. You will be involved in all aspects of endocrine management within inpatients, outpatients, dynamic endocrine testing and developing nurse led clinics. The post holder will also be expected to support the regional clinics, offering expert knowledge and advice. This is a small, friendly and inclusive team. We encourage regular clinical supervision and will support with opportunities for ongoing development and leadership experience.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
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.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. 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.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
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.

Responsibilities

• To develop, improve, and promote the service ensuring the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care utilising the support and guidance of senior colleagues.
• Develop and share expertise within the multidisciplinary team. Helping to ensure effective communication within the MDT.
• Provide patients and staff with specialist advice to manage complex symptoms.
• To develop the skills to act as a resource in the care of patient’s needs, ensuring an optimum level of service to patients and their carers.
• Work closely with community and relevant network, other hospital and community staff to ensure an effective seamless service.
• To provide effective communication with patients and families.
• Ensure that all patients and families are aware of all treatment options, including clinical trials.
• Work as patient advocate, to help negotiate the patient journey and ensure optimum care is provided to each patient.
• To develop links with other organisations providing support and information.
• To adhere to infection control guidelines and procedures.

What experience/skills are needed
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic paediatric nurse with a minimum of three years post qualifying experience in a relevant area.
Masters level specialist training is preferred or a willingness to work towards this.
Post holder must have the ability to work within the MDT, whilst being self motivated, with good organisational skills and an ability to prioritise their workload.
This post requires the holder to be flexible with their working days and hours. Working days vary depending on clinical need and clinical pressures / location of regional clinics can mean later finishes or early starts.
The post holder must have a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle.
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.
At UHS we are committed to providing a flexible working environment. We believe that it benefits everyone if we achieve a positive work-life balance. Whether you are balancing family, study or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
We’re proud to have been voted in the Top Five acute Trusts for our commitment to supporting our staff to achieve work-life balance.
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 and life insurance

• To develop, improve, and promote the service ensuring the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care utilising the support and guidance of senior colleagues.
• Develop and share expertise within the multidisciplinary team. Helping to ensure effective communication within the MDT.
• Provide patients and staff with specialist advice to manage complex symptoms.
• To develop the skills to act as a resource in the care of patient’s needs, ensuring an optimum level of service to patients and their carers.
• Work closely with community and relevant network, other hospital and community staff to ensure an effective seamless service.
• To provide effective communication with patients and families.
• Ensure that all patients and families are aware of all treatment options, including clinical trials.
• Work as patient advocate, to help negotiate the patient journey and ensure optimum care is provided to each patient.
• To develop links with other organisations providing support and information.
• To adhere to infection control guidelines and procedures