Band 6 Endocrinology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Royal Free London NHS Foundation TrustLondon
Overview
This is a NHS role (fixed-term) with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust based in London. The advertised salary is £47,951 to £56,863. It is an Band 6 post. Applications close on 28 October 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
The post-holder will play a key role in ensuring that the Trust provides high quality, patient focused care within the specialist endocrine nursing se...
- Provide an evidence-based specialist Endocrinology and Metabolism nursing service, to a cohort of patients referred to the endocrinology team. Care will reflect current local protocols and national guidelines and will be delivered through face-to-face consultation within the MDT clinics; by telephone or via electronic communication on a day-to-day basis.
- To ensure that all patient referrals are dealt with promptly and efficiently.
- Demonstrate practice skills in the holistic assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for the cohort of patients within the specialist service. This will necessitate high levels of autonomy and advocacy, using analytical and judgmental skills in undertaking nurse-led consultation to ensure the delivery of appropriate care.
- Manage a cohort of patients and prioritise workload to meet patient and service need.
- Undertake clinical training and supervision to achieve appropriate competencies relevant to this specialist service (e.g. endocrine and late effects nurse-led clinics; dynamic function tests; preparation, administration and monitoring of specialist endocrine treatment; health assessment and non-medical prescribing) to demonstrate expertise in specialist Endocrinology and Metabolism nursing roles.
- Provide counselling to patients and families within the level of skills and expertise.
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Essential: - Can demonstrate expert nursing knowledge in Endocrinology and/or research nursing with an ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist care delivered to patients and give advice and information to patients / relatives/ care staff; - Awareness of current research related to Endocrinology; - Knowledge of current evidence-based practice and ability to apply to service and policy development; - Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context relating to the specialty
Essential: - Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC Register; - Evidence of post registration qualification (e.g. Society for Endocrinology Endocrine Nurse Certificate or PGD in Endocrinology or equivalent post-graduate course in Specialist/Advanced); - Recognised mentorship or teaching/assessing course
Desirable: - Independent Non-Medical Prescriber; - Advanced health assessment module
Essential: - Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC; - Significant years post registration experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist at Band 6 or above in Endocrinology or Oncology/Haematology Or Research Nurse Experience; - Experience of patient service user advocacy role; - Demonstrate expert knowledge underpinned by theory and CPD relevant to specialty
Desirable: - Significant years of experience as a nurse; - Experience and knowledge in performing and interpreting dynamic function tests; - Experience in service development
Essential: - Ability to explain the requirement to balance clinical caseload; - Ability to communicate with a wide range of healthcare professionals, on a variety of complex and sensitive issues which require persuasive and empathetic skill; - Ability to work autonomously, manage / prioritise own workload, supervise / appraise and asses junior staff; - Ability to work as a core member of the multidisciplinary team; - Ability to develop clinical guideline, protocols and management pathways
Essential: - Ability to adapt behaviour to changing circumstances; - Positive and enthusiastic attitude; - Ability to communicate articulately and motivate others; - Evidence of flexible and innovative approach to service delivery and development
Essential: - Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments
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