Job summary
- Main area
- Diabetes
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 20 hours per week
- Job ref
- 407-COMMUNITY-7373681
- Employer
- Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Manor hospital
- Town
- Walsall
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Paediatric diabetes nurse
NHS AfC: Band 6
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021
We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community. As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold.
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
Job overview
Post holder will be working as part of the paediatric diabetes team which includes clinicians , consultants, dietitians and psychology. Working across acute wards, community premises including educational establishments providing care and assessment for children and young peolple presentimng with diabetes
PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.
Main duties of the job
To work autonomously in the provision of specialist, evidence-based diabetes care
To provide a high-quality service for Children and Young Peoples with diabetes and their families within a variety of settings, including client’s homes, schools, wards, clinics and other community settings within Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust.
To assist in the implementation and adoption of local agreed diabetes policies and guidelines
To maintain Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Standards in all aspects of the job.
Working for our organisation
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To be involved in the inpatient care of children and young people with diabetes facilitating safe discharge.
To be involved with and assist families of newly diagnosed and established diabetes to develop an understanding to maintain a day-to-day management of the condition.
To be involved in the community care of children and young people with diabetes and their families within a variety of settings, including client’s homes, schools, and other community settings to support them through daily living
To be involved in the outpatient care of children and young people with diabetes and support them through daily living and times of illness and crisis.
To be involved in supporting young people with diabetes through transition to the as they enter adulthood
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • Registered Nurse Child Branch
- • Degree in Nursing
- • Documented evidence of professional development in diabetes
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Relevant post registration experience, at Band 5 or above, working with children with diabetes
- • Experience of multi-professional working
key competecies
Essential criteria
- • Clinical experience with management of children with diabetes- inpatient and outpatient
- • Experience of prioritising work & and managing a caseload
- Experience caring for patients on insulin pump therapy
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Becky wood
- Job title
- Paediatric diabetes specialist nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01922 721172
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