Job Title: Paediatric Diabetes Nursing Assistant
Agency: Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 28,392 – 31,157 £ / Year

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Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate individual to join our Paediatric Diabetes Team, supporting the care of approximately 230 children and young people living with Type 1 Diabetes.

Working closely with our experienced Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurses, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality, child-centred care. Under supervision, you will support a varied caseload and, once trained and assessed as competent, take on routine and extended responsibilities that contribute to the smooth and efficient running of our Paediatric Diabetes clinics.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop specialist skills within a supportive team, while making a real difference to children, young people and their families.

What You’ll Be Doing

Supporting the management of a caseload of children and young people with Type 1 Diabetes. Carrying out routine and extended clinical duties, in line with your training and competency. Working under the guidance of the nurse in charge and the Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurses.Helping ensure clinics run smoothly and efficiently, providing a positive experience for patients and families

What You’ll Need

A commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality care. The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Access to a car, as the role includes clinics in Frome and Chippenham

Main duties of the job

• To take a lead role in the efficient and smooth running of Paediatric Diabetes Clinics at RUH, Frome Medical Centre, and Chippenham Community Hospital. A car and a full driving licence are required.
• Preparing for clinics, ensuring all equipment is in good working order and ready for use, taking any relevant educational material; to set up ahead of time to ensure the clinic starts on time
• To perform an HbA1c blood test for each child attending the clinic using Point of Care testing equipment.
• To maintain a stock of equipment and materials and to ensure quality control and calibration of equipment.
• Demonstrates good housekeeping techniques and correct disposal of sharps, reporting hazards, and takes positive action to reduce any risks within their own capability. Assist in the cleaning and maintenance of department areas, clinical equipment, and stock levels. Reporting faults, breakages, or missing items.
• Undertake general clerical duties that may be associated with the smooth running of the department. Upkeep of notice and information boards.

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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