Paediatric Transition Diabetes Specialist Nurse (PDSN)

Harrogate Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an experience nurse to join the Children's Outpatient Department as Paediatric Transition Diabetes Specialist Nurse.

The Paediatric Outpatient Department and Children’s Diagnostic Centre delivers high quality, safe and effective care for children and their families and carers. It offers a wide range of consultant, nurse and allied health profession clinics. The department’s function is to see, assess and treat patients with various conditions in a timely manner taking into consideration the patient’s individual requirements. The Paediatric Outpatient Department is also a source of advice and expertise for others in the Trust who may work with children e.g. ENT Outpatients, Emergency Department, Dermatology, Dentistry.

• To scope and design the clinical transition pathway for young people aged 16-19years embarking on transition to adult services along with the MDT members.
• To provide specialist and advanced advice and support to multi-professional teams to develop the transition pathway and improve the service provided
• Support and facilitate the transition strategy for diabetes with medical, nursing and other involved staff groups across the trust to ensure that young people aged 16-19years who have diabetes have a positive experience throughout the service.
• Ensure all young people who have diabetes have a clearly defined pathway of transition, ensuring a supportive, smooth and seamless transition to adult services
• To demonstrate improved clinical outcomes for young people with diabetes by developing best practice to ensure that young people’s specific needs are met, to reduce variation in service delivery and reduce risk for young people transferring between paediatric and adult services.
• In collaboration with the paediatric diabetes MDT, actively advocate for young people in their preparation for transition and during the transition period to adult services.
  
  

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
  
  

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Vicky Lister Job title: Matron for Children's Services Email address: vicky.lister@nhs.net