Job overview

Bolton Hospital Foundation Trust are looking for a Diabetes and Endocrine Specialist Nurse, Band 7 for a full time post.  This is a unique post where the successful candidate would work full time split over 2 specialities, working 2.5 days as a Diabetes specialist Nurse and 2.5 days as a Endocrine specialist nurse.  Band 6 - 7 development would be considered for a suitable candidate.

Main duties of the job

To work as an autonomous, advanced practitioner and effectively deliver an expert service within the specialist area both from an inpatient and outpatient base.

To contribute to a high quality integrated Diabetes and Endocrine service that provides care for patients who have a diagnosis of Diabetes or established Endocrine conditions within primary, secondary and specialist care.

To provide specialist care to patients ensuring both the patient and their families are fully informed and supported.

To  act  as  a  resource  and  educator  for  both  patients  and  staff  in  a  hospital  and community setting, providing advice and knowledge in managing these high risk groups of patients.

Maintain  working  relationships  with  the  Diabetes and Endocrine  MDT  including Consultants, Specialist Nurses, Podiatrists, Dietitians, Support staff and clerical teams.

Working for our organisation

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate and community health care serving the population of Bolton. This provides us with an opportunity for our services to work closely with our partners in primary care and the local authority to ensure a seamless service for our patients.

At Bolton Foundation Trust, our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care, and we are guided by our Trust Values. We are proud that our Trust is a centre of excellence for maternity, neonatal and care for children, and that it has been rated as Good by the Quality Care Commission (CQC). This is in recognition of the patient experience and quality of care that our staff provide to patients. It is supported by our, Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Framework for Professional Practice.