Band 4 Associate practitioner in Diabetes and Endocrinology
| Posting date: | 25 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £25,147.00 to £27,596.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £25147.00 - £27596.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2024 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO14 2AA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9188-24-0293 |
Summary
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.Diabetes and Endocrine Team 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 patients 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 5pm