Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse (PDSN) *Internal Applicants Only*

**Internal Applicants Only**

Paediatric Diabetes is a small, dedicated team within the Paediatric Service, comprising a Consultant Paediatric Diabetes Lead, PDSNs’, Children’s’ Paediatric Specialist Dietitian, Child Psychologist, and administration support.

The function of the team is to deliver a complete multi-disciplinary approach to the diabetic children’s service with a desire to drive forward the current service. To deliver on national targets ensuring diabetic children receive excellent care at every contact.

The team have strong links with the adult diabetes team to provide continuing care for young people with diabetes

• Act as a clinical expert and professional resource for children, family and carers and members of the multi-professional team, within speciality of Paediatric Diabetes.

• Work cohesively with other PDSNs’ and colleagues within the diabetes team to ensure the development and delivery of a high-quality service.

• Deliver high quality, clinically effective care, and patient experience, utilising research and in collaboration with colleagues in everyday practice.

• Act as a role model and clinical resource demonstrating high standards of care and providing clinical leadership in the specialist area.

• Support the development and delivery of a programme of practice and professional development for staff within the speciality.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We Offer Colleagues

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.

• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.

• Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please Note

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications

• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.

• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.

• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Helen Matusewich Job title: Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse Email address: Helen.matusewich@nhs.net