# BHSCT Paediatric Nurse with a Specialist Interest in Endocrinology Band 7 > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/bhsct-paediatric-nurse-with-a-specialist-interest-in-endocrinology-band-7/271865d1-6672-4a48-bfee-9ee7c7c8e1fe - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/bhsct-paediatric-nurse-with-a-specialist-interest-in-endocrinology-band-7/271865d1-6672-4a48-bfee-9ee7c7c8e1fe.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Belfast Health and Social Care Trust - **Location:** ROYAL BELFAST HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Clinical nurse specialist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £47,810 - £54,710 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Closing date:** 2026-09-04T15:30:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-22T06:04:18.532Z - **Source information URL:** https://jobs.hscni.net/Job/48818/bhsct-paediatric-nurse-with-a-specialist-interest-in-endocrinology-band-7 - **Application URL:** https://jobs-app.hscni.net/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PARAM=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9MDA1MDU2OTM0QTU1MUZFMUE3QUQwQzUxRUM0NEY3QzMmY2FuZF90eXBlPWU%3d - **Employer website:** https://belfasttrust.hscni.net ## Job Content ### Job details - Branch: Belfast HSCT - Location: ROYAL BELFAST HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN - Salary: Band 7 (£47,810 - £54,710) - Contract Type: Permanent - Opening Date: 21/08/26 - Closes: Fri, 04 September 2026 @ 4:30 PM - Interview Dates: TBC ### Notes Accept online applications only. A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week. Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible Working We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website. ### JOB DESCRIPTION POST: Paediatric Nurse with a Specialist Interest in Endocrinology LOCATION: RBHSC BAND: 7 REPORTS TO: Assistant Service Manager RESPONSIBLE TO: Children’s Service Manager Job Summary / Main Purpose The post holder will be a highly specialist resource providing clinical expertise in care, advice and support within the specialist area of endocrinology. They will lead and work within the multi-disciplinary team in order to provide a seamless, coordinated approach to person-centred care, across the clinical pathway, and timely onward referral to other professionals and agencies as appropriate. The post holder will lead in the provision of expert advice in developing, implementing and monitoring policies, procedures and protocols, which meet national, regional and local requirements. They will proactively advance the modernisation agenda of the endocrine service for patients and the development of the nursing service to achieve patient centered care. He/ she will be responsible for the management of a defined caseload of children and their families. They will be required to carry out dynamic endocrine investigations and home visits to promote confidence and competence in patient self-management techniques, liaising closely with the primary health care team. Main Duties / Responsibilities For each of the following, the postholder will Clinical Practice - Act as a key worker for children and young people within the endocrine service offering an accessible point of contact across the patient journey. - Within a nurse provided service, undertake a person- centred holistic approach to assess the physical, emotional, psychological, social and spiritual needs and the development of appropriate plans of care and appropriate onward referral. - Plan, agree and communicate specialised programmes of care, in partnership with patients/ clients, families and their carers, to support family access to the relevant care pathway. - Act as a resource to all disciplines involved in the delivery of care to children and young people within the endocrine service. - Plan, deliver and evaluate nurse led clinics, utilising advanced nursing practice skills such as physical health assessment and the prescription and administration of medication. - Play a key role in the multi-disciplinary team, including contributing to service improvement within the team. - Work in collaboration with the wider health and social care team to co-ordinate the delivery of high quality patient centred care. - Provide professional and clinical leadership that facilitates professional decision making and effective team working within the endocrine service. - Demonstrate clinical expertise in relation to paediatric endocrinology by role modelling child and family centred care and advanced professional standards of leadership, supervision and clinical management. - Be responsible for the organisation and management of own caseload, including liaison where appropriate with other agencies, and the provision of specialist advice and treatment recommendations within the clinical area. - Provide expert advice to children, young people and their families with endocrine conditions to enable them to adjust to living with chronic illness and to achieve optimum quality of life. - Role model excellent advanced communication skills and expertise in patient education and information giving. - Demonstrate skills in conflict resolution and competent negotiation skills when dealing with difficult or challenging situations/behaviour. - Carry out dynamic endocrine tests such as Insulin Tolerance test and Glucagon tests and others to agreed protocols. - Coordinate the follow up of newborns with positive TSH results identified through the Neonatal Screening Programme. Leadership & Management - Be aware of emerging evidence, new mandates and advances in clinical practice for this patient group and ensure that these are incorporated into the service delivered. - Engage regionally and nationally in the development and implementation of multi-professional standards and clinical management guidelines for the care of children and young people with endocrine conditions. - Develop and maintain effective communication networks across service and professional boundaries and ensure effective liaison between different service providers across care interfaces. - Manage and prioritise patient/client care as appropriate to service need, advocating timely access and review which meets clinical guidelines and statutory responsibilities. - Develop and lead the service for young people with Gender Dysphoria and to provide a high quality evidence based patient centred service. - Liaise with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) AND Knowing Our Identity (KOI) teams to ensure that the young person and their families are provided support and counselling. - Lead in the provision of transition clinics for young people moving to the adult service and ensure a smooth transition. - Attend meetings for all Endocrine, Gender Identity Dysphoria Nurses throughout Northern Ireland and the UK. - Lead in the development of a bone service for children and young people with endocrine conditions. - Appropriately delegate, supervise and support others within the scope of each individual’s role and in line with the NMC Code (2015), retaining responsibility and accountability for results. - Take a lead role, in collaboration with others and with the network, in the development of policies, guidelines and protocols related to the care of endocrine patients and their carers and family. - Lead in the analysis of areas of need, working collaboratively to identify gaps in service provision, providing leadership in the development and management of services that meet the needs of children and young people with endocrine conditions. - Lead on the patient experience component of the care of children and young people with endocrine conditions including engaging in the development of and maintenance of regional information pathways. - Co-ordinate any patient and user involvement initiatives concerning this group and any user or service feedback mechanisms regarding service improvements. - Support the implementation of any regional standards regarding the care of children and young people with endocrine conditions. - Ensure a safe environment for patient care is underpinned by best practice guidelines and Health and Safety policies and guidelines, including the use of risk assessments and the development of action plans to mitigate/eliminate identified risks. - Ensure all strategies, policies and protocols relating to infection control are implemented and monitored, and that appropriate and timely action is taken in response to ensuring the prevention and control of infection. - Manage and report accidents, incidents or hazards according to Trust policy and procedure. - Locally resolve any concerns or complaints of patients or others where possible by early intervention, and to investigate formal written complaints, forwarding a response to the Assistant Service Manager in the timeframe required. To work with the Assistant Service Manager on action plans for improvement and lessons learned. - Monitor and manage expenditure against allocated budgets in collaboration with the Assistant Service Manager. - Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff up to and including Band 6 and their subsequent induction and initiation to the workplace. - Have a flexible approach to own working hours in direct relation to service delivery needs. - Be present at and actively participate in meetings as appropriate, disseminating any organisational/nursing information to others, and to represent nursing views as necessary at these meetings. - Chair meetings as appropriate promoting open communication and participation. - Support the development, delivery and evaluation of structured patient education, working in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and colleagues as appropriate. Education and Development - Undertake continuous professional development, maintain clinical competency and knowledge of emerging evidence and advances in clinical practice, ensuring that they are disseminated and shared with healthcare professionals and incorporated into the service delivered. - Work in collaboration with others to formally review the outcomes of the services for patients with endocrine conditions and their families, carers, friends or relatives and ensure that any issues identified are addressed appropriately. - Collaborate with the Assistant Service Manager, the Nursing Development Lead and others to identify learning needs and required actions consistent with service priorities which reflects the future requirements of the service. - Promote, lead and enhance evidence based practice in liaison with the Nursing Development Lead and others, to create a learning environment based on the principles of lifelong learning. - Provide the specialist knowledge of your role as a development resource for your team. - Develop a culture, which encourages and supports staff in reflective practice using reflective practice strategies. - Provide formal and informal training and education on issues related to the care of children and young people with endocrine conditions working in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and colleagues as appropriate. - Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning by engaging in on going personal and professional development. - Support supervision and mentorship for pre and post registration students, registered nurses and the health care team as appropriate. - Participate in NMC revalidation processes including supervision, reflective practice and self-evaluation to improve care and practice. Research - Promote a culture of research and evidence based practice within the service to support continuous improvement activities. - Lead in appropriate local and national nursing and multi-professional research, clinical practice development projects and programmes aimed at contributing to the outcomes and experiences of children and young people with endocrine conditions and their families, carers, friends or relatives. - Disseminate relevant research findings in the promotion of best practice and service improvement. - Lead in appropriate audit, peer review sessions and the use of evidence based practice specific to the care of children and young people with endocrine conditions to enhance patient care and contribute to the implementation of findings. - Lead in developing, implementing and monitoring policies, procedures and protocols. - Lead in analysing health and care technologies providing feedback to inform selection and use within the endocrine service. ### General Responsibilities Employees of the Trust are required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and: - At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner. - The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with Belfast Trust’s Whistleblowing Policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable. - Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them. - Comply with the Trust’s Smoke Free Policy. - Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Health and Safety Policies and Statutory Regulations. - Adhere to Equality and Good Relations duties throughout the course of their employment. - Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in-service provision. - Maintain high standards of personal accountability. - Comply with the HPSS Code of Conduct. Information Governance All employees of Belfast Health & Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also including e-mails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant and to comply with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust policies on Information Governance including for example the ICT Security Policy, Data Protection Policy and Records Management Policy and to seek advice if in doubt. For further information on how we use your personal data within HR, please refer to the Privacy Notice available on the HUB or Your HR Environmental Cleaning Strategy The Trusts Environmental Cleaning Strategy recognises the key principle that “Cleanliness matters is everyone’s responsibility, not just the cleaners” Whilst there are staff employed who are responsible for cleaning services, all Trust staff have a responsibility to ensure a clean, comfortable, safe environment for patients, clients, residents, visitors, staff and members of the general public. Infection Prevention and Control The Belfast Trust is committed to reducing Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) and all staff have a part to play in making this happen. Staff must comply with all policies in relation to Infection Prevention and Control and with ongoing reduction strategies. Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions must be used at all times to ensure the safety of patients and staff. This includes:- - Cleaning hands either with soap and water or a hand sanitiser at the appropriate times (WHO ‘5 moments’); - Using the correct ‘7 step’ hand hygiene technique; - Being ‘bare below the elbows’ when in a clinical environment; - Following Trust policies and the Regional Infection Control Manual (found on intranet); - Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); - Ensuring correct handling and disposal of waste (including sharps) and laundry; - Ensuring all medical devices (equipment) are decontaminated appropriately i.e. cleaned, disinfected and/or sterilised; - Ensuring compliance with High Impact Interventions. Personal Public Involvement Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal Public Involvement (PPI). Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information. http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf Clause: This job description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. ### PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION JOB TITLE / BAND: Paediatric Nurse with a Specialist Interest in Endocrine Conditions / Band 7 DEPT / DIRECTORATE: RBHSC / Specialist Hospitals & Women’s Health ### Notes to applicants 1. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria. 2. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note the Trust reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined below at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria. 3. Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn. ### ESSENTIAL CRITERIA The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below. Factor Criteria Method of Assessment Experience Qualifications Registration - Be a registered nurse on Part 1 (Child) of the NMC Register. - Minimum of 4 years post registration experience working in paediatric setting including 3 years at a band 6 or equivalent. OR Minimum of 5 years post registration experience working in Paediatric setting. - Minimum of 2 years, post registration experience in a Paediatric environment working with children and young people with endocrine conditions. - Evidence of post registration training and development specific to paediatric endocrine conditions. - Requirement to complete Level 3 module in endocrine nursing within an agreed timeframe. Shortlisting by Application Form Other (e.g. Driving etc.) - Must have a Full driving license valid in the UK and have access to a car. ‘Where disability prohibits driving, this criteria will be waived if the applicant is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements’ Knowledge Skills Abilities - Experience of developing practice in others and in possession of a wide skill set in teaching and learning practices. - Evidence of an ability to deliver change within the clinical environment and work across boundaries, including the promotion of evidence based practice. - Evidence of excellent clinical and organisational communication skills to meet the needs of the post in full. - Evidence of ability to work as part of the multi-disciplinary team. Interview ### DESIRABLE CRITERIA Desirable criteria will ONLY be used where it is necessary to introduce additional job related criteria to ensure files are manageable. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how you meet these. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. - Be in possession of or working towards a degree in Nursing or other health related subject. - Be in possession of, or willing to undertake and successfully complete an NMC recordable qualification (such as Specialist Practice). - Be in possession of, or willing to undertake and successfully complete a postgraduate qualification in Advanced Nursing Practice (such as Health Assessment or Non-medical-Prescribing). ### NOTE Where educational/professional qualifications form part of the criteria you will be required, if shortlisted for interview, to produce original certificates and one photocopy of same issued by the appropriate authority. Only those certificates relevant to the shortlisting criteria should be produced. If educational certificates are not available an original letter and photocopy of same detailing examination results from your school or college will be accepted as an alternative. If successful you will be required to produce documentary evidence that you are legally entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom. This documentation can be a P45, Payslip, National Insurance Card or a Birth Certificate confirming birth in the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland. Failure to produce evidence will result in a non-appointment. Where a post involves working in regulated activity with vulnerable groups, post holders will be required to register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority. HSC Values Whilst employees will be expected to portray all the values, particular attention is drawn to the following values for this role Working together We work together for the best outcome for people we care for and support. We work across Health and Social Care and with other external organisations and agencies, recognising that leadership is the responsibility of all. What does this mean? What does this look like in practice? - I work with others and value everyone's contribution - I treat people with respect and dignity - I work as part of a team looking for opportunities to support and help people in both my own and other teams - I actively engage people on issues that affect them - I look for feedback and examples of good practice, aiming to improve where possible. Excellence We commit to being the best we can be in our work, aiming to improve and develop services to achieve positive changes. We deliver safe, high quality, compassionate care and support. - I put the people I care for and support at the centre of all I do to make a difference - I take responsibility for my decisions and actions - I commit to best practice and sharing learning, while continually learning and developing - I try to improve by asking ‘could we do this better?’ Openness & Honesty We are open and honest with each other and act with integrity and candour. - I am open and honest in order to develop trusting relationships - I ask someone to help when needed - I speak up if I have concerns - I challenge inappropriate or unacceptable behaviour and practice. Compassion We are sensitive, caring, respectful and understanding towards those we care for and support and our colleagues. We listen carefully to others to better understand and take action to help them and ourselves. - I am sensitive to the different needs and feelings of others and treat people with kindness - I learn from others by listening carefully to them - I look after my own health and wellbeing so that I can care and support others. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.