An exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, Lead Diabetes/Endocrine nurse to join a well-established specialist nursing service. The service includes Diabetes, Rare Diabetes, Endocrinology, CEW and Metabolic Bone which provide a local and regional service
You will work with the specialist nursing team to lead on the continued high quality and specialist care provided across these services within BWC . You should be clinically up to date in one of the specialties with excellent knowledge of current guidance.
You will need to be a RSCN/RN child branch with proven post registration experience in care of the child and young person with Diabetes or an Endocrine condition. You will also need to have experience of managing and leading teams and /or caseloads alongside a recognised management course. Having experience of working in community and a current driving licence, would be advantageous but not essential. The post is involved in specialist education so experience of delivering teaching to wide range of professionals and settings would be desirable. Extensive safeguarding experience is important as the postholder will need to lead and support the specialist team with complex cases, alongside the Trust safeguarding team.
The post holder will work within the Diabetes/Endocrinology footprint in outpatients, wards and allocated offices, in the community and across the West Midlands.
The post holder will co-ordinate and lead the overall management and the strategic development of the nursing teams and share responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Endocrine, Diabetes, including the Rare Diabetes service, Metabolic Bone/Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) and Complications of Excess Weight (CEW) nursing services.
In conjunction with other members of the diabetes and endocrine multidisciplinary team, will enable the development of district-wide services for children with endocrine/diabetes disorders, families
and professionals, identifying needs and facilitating the implementation of services within agreed local and national standards.
Promote excellence in nursing practice through delivery in an advanced level of nursing care to the child and family.
They will work closely with external stakeholders from health, education, social care, and the public
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centered care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
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Lead Nurse Endocrine/Diabetes in Birmingham employer: Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital and Charity
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer, dedicated to providing world-class healthcare while fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. As a Resident Registrar in Paediatric Surgery at Birmingham Children's Hospital, you will benefit from unparalleled training opportunities alongside leading experts, exposure to a diverse range of complex cases, and the chance to contribute to innovative family-centred care. Our commitment to employee growth and well-being ensures that you will thrive both professionally and personally in this vibrant and dynamic location.
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Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital and Charity Recruitment Team
