Paediatric Associate Diabetes Specialist Nurse

Job Summary:To work as part of the Diabetes Service under the direction of the Diabetes ClinicalManager to support children and families, and deliver nursing care to children andtheir carers, within their own homes, the community and in Clinic settings.

Key RelationshipsTeam MembersClinical ManagersAssociate Nurse and divisional leadersWard ManagersClinical/ Team Managers for Allied Health ProfessionalsConsultant PaediatriciansSpecialist PaediatriciansSocial WorkersAllied Health Professionals eg Dietitians, Psychologists, In collaboration with the Diabetes team, take responsibility for themanagement of children with diabetes in the community or as an attendee tothe Trust for inpatient or outpatient care.To assist in delivering specialist diabetes advice and support to children andfamilies affected by diabetes, maximising the child's and carer's knowledge to manage their diabetes.Promote best practice in the treatment and care of children with diabetes

Work in partnership with the multidisciplinary team, children and their families, ensuring effective and appropriate communication at all times.To act as a specialist resource for all staff within the Trust, both in the hospital and within the community.

To help undertake research and audit to support the development of thediabetes service.To contribute toward the development of strong networks with local, regionaland national voluntary and statutory bodies, in order to provide individually tailored high quality care.Act up in the absence of the Nurse Specialist.

We pride ourselves on the quality of our care, going the extra mile to make Alder hey a safe and special place for children and their families.

We are committed to continually improving for the benefit of our patients.

We are open and honest and engage everyone we meet with a smile.

We show that we value every individual for who they are and their contribution.

We work across the Alder Hey community in teams that are built on friendship, dedication, care and reassurance.

Respect: We show that we value every individual for who they are and their contribution

Excellence: We pride ourselves on the quality of our care, going the extra mile to make Alder Hey a safe and special place for children and their families

Innovation: We are committed to continually improving for the benefit of our patients

Together :We work across the Alder Hey community in teams that are built on friendship, dedication, care and reassurance

Openness: We are open and honest and engage everyone we meet with a smile