Job Description

Please note:

This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.



Be integral in the assessment, planning and delivery of endocrine nursing services in conjunction with the consultant endocrinologist, diabetologists, and other ENSs Obtain appropriate venous access depending on patients physical status. Plan, implement, outcome and review dynamic endocrine function tests requested by endocrinologists and ensure results are communicated to patients without delay to allow appropriate medication regime and therefore reduce the chance of emergency hospital admissions Administer intravenous/intramuscular drugs prescribed by endocrinologist/diabetologist or as per protocol. Devise, implement, review and evaluate proforma's for endocrine tests. Ensure and encourage cross site working.



Attend outpatient clinics to ensure endocrine and pituitary patients receive expert education, support and counselling and are given relevant literature. Effectively hold and organise a patient case load and maintain database of activity. Ensure adherence to NICE (National Institute of Clinical Excellence) guidelines where applicable. Develop and oversee specialist care packages tailored to the individual needs of the patient.



Manage the safe storage and use of medication in line with Trust policies and procedures. Teach injection technique and ensure biochemical monitoring for patients starting on growth hormone. Implement the ethos of clinical governance particularly with relation to risk management. Participate in approved expanded practitioner role procedures as required by the Trust.



Assist with the identification/implementation of service improvements, and develop practice in line with the modernisation agenda, Trust, directorate and departmental objectives. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of change within the endocrine service. Participate in the preparation and formulation of business plans and other documents according to Trust and division of medicine requirements. Participate in directorate and Trust projects, committees and working groups as required such as National Service Framework Steering Groups and NICE drug formulary forums.