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Job requirements
Essential
24 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- other
Post registration course relevant to the Management of Childhood Diabetes (Birmingham City University) and/or the Principles of Care for the Child and Young Person in Endocrinology (London South Bank University) or willing to work towards
- Knowledge
Extensive knowledge and current clinical experience in one or more specialist endocrine disciplines
- Knowledge
Evidence of leadership experience
- Knowledge
Evidence of on-going and current professional development
- Knowledge
Knowledge of and ability to work within the Trust and wider NHS policies
- Knowledge
Knowledge of the Trusts safeguarding policies and procedures and the ability to raise concerns appropriately
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Evidence of managing staff and dealing with difficult situations
- Knowledge
Evidence of leadership roles
- Knowledge
Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment
- Knowledge
Experience in budgetary management and control, or the willingness to acquire
- Knowledge
Experience of implementing a change in practice
- professional
Good computer skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point) and IT systems
- professional
Demonstrates previous experience of performing appraisals in line with the Trusts appraisal process
- Qualifications
Current NMC registration Child Branch
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Degree in nursing
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MSC willingness
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Certificate in management/approved management training/equivalent management experience
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Clinical leadership Course e.g. ILM
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Recognised paediatric qualification in one or more specialist endocrine disciplines
- Personal skills
Flexible and adaptable to changing situations
- Personal skills
Ability to work without direct supervision
- Analytical and Judgement skills
xcellent communication skills – ability to engage and lead challenging discussions with staff, patients and external part
- Analytical and Judgement skills
Proven ability to prioritise demanding workload and that of others and well organised and able to work in a challenging and busy environment
- Analytical and Judgement skills
Proactive, self-motivated with an ability to motivate others
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Experience of managing complaints and investigations
- professional
Demonstrates previous experience with performance, capability and absence management in line with Trust policies
- Qualifications
Post basic qualification in child protection
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Teaching and Assessing Qualification
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Non-Medical Prescribing
- Analytical and Judgement skills
Ability to plan strategically and clinically influence and advise clinicians and senior manager within the Trust and external bodies/organisations
Job overview
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.
Main duties of the job
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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
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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.
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This advert is for Lead Nurse Endocrine/Diabetes with Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, England. It is listed as a Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £57528.00 to £64750.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Oct 2026.
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