Job Description

This is a rare opportunity to increase and develop your skills and knowledge in Endocrinology, due to maternity leave we have a fixed term 9 month opportunity to be an endocrine nurse specialist.



do you want a challenge, an opportunity to learn about Endocrine disorders, to develop skills in having your own clinic lists and patients to monitor and follow up, to support the multidisciplinary team to provide a patient centred high standard of service



Work with the team to support patients through the pathway of their health journey.



prepare clinics for dosing of medication learning how to increase and reduce doses of Carbimazole propylthiouracil and levothyroxine.



consent and explain the endocrine tests to support their diagnosis



undertake the tests and develop skills in interpreting the results



educating patients to manage their sick day rules and to inject hydrocortisone



With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.



Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!



We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.



review clinic prepared notes and ensure dose of medication is prescribed to allow telephone clinic to occur



undertake face to face and telephone consultations, managing your own list of patients



educate patients on how to manage their disease including how to self administer injections



support helpline patients



work with the advanced nurse practitioner to develop the service and your own skills



undertake investigative tests and interpret the results



attend governance and education sessions