Paediatric Diabetes Nurse

We currently have approximately 148 patients aged 0-16yrs with diabetes who we provide a service to, with approximately 121 receiving insulin pump therapy. You will work within the paediatric setting, inpatient ward setting and also in the community to provide a high quality service to young people with diabetes and their families.

You will need to have past registered experience of working with children and young people with diabetes in a hospital or outpatient setting, and be interested in developing your skills and role further.

You will need to be flexible in your approach to work and in the hours that you may be required to work in the clinic and community in order that we can provide a service to children, young people and their families. The role includes visits to homes and schools.

Advert is for 37.5 hours per week

For further information regarding this post please contact Laura Head (Lead Paediatric Diabetes Nurse) or Craig Ticehurst (Paediatric Diabetes Nurse) on 01322 428473 Informal visits are encouraged.

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Knowledge and Skills

Desirable: - Cannulation /phlebotomy skills

Experience

Desirable: - Experience of other care settings; - Management experience

Education and Training

Desirable: - Second degree or diploma; - Community qualification; - Child protection qualification; - Management qualification; - Additional areas of specialist knowledge