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Location
Preston, Lancashire | United Kingdom
Job description
Please read the job description to gain a fuller understanding of this role. You would be joining a team of experienced and forward-thinkingSpecialist Diabetes Nurses, Consultant Paediatricians with a specialist interest in Diabetes , Specialist Dietitians, psychologist and Administrative staff alongside working within a large supportive Children's MDT. Our Specialised Nursing Team provides specialist advice and guidance to staff working across many areas in and out of hospital to ensure that Children and Young People (CYP) can remain out of hospital, where clinically possible. This covers a busy general paediatric department that includes inpatients, outpatients, MDT clinics, group education sessions and can encompass community visits to the CYPs home and school. We are well established within the childrens and young peoples division in the Hospital and work closely with all members of the MDT. We are committed to the continuing professional development of our team and will provide you with learning and development opportunities as part of your role. We are devoted to your wellbeing, with a number of Trust initiatives available to support staff. Duties will include, but not be limited to: To provide specialist diabetes advice, support and education for the child/young person 0-19years, and their families/carers upon diagnosis. Provide ongoing care and establish professional trusting relationships with individual patients, families/carers. Support the child/young person and family with their ongoing management of diabetes, within both hospital and community settings. Support during planned transition to adult services. Have an active role in the delivery of structured education to schools, nurseries and other agencies.
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Salary
£35.39k - £42.62k per annum
