Endocrine Specialist Nurse development role Band 6 to 7

Endocrine Specialist Nurse development role Band 6 to 7

The closing date is 22 October 2025

This is a development post starting at a band 6 rising to band 7 on completion of training and competencies which are aligned with the Society for Endocrinology. You will be working as part of a small team of nurses and clinicians caring for patients with hormone related disorders. This training post involves hands-on experience with conditions like diabetes, thyroid issues, and adrenal problems, providing education to patients and their families, supporting clinics, and conducting specific tests.

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.

Main duties of the job

The Endocrine Nurse Specialist (ENS) will be responsible, in conjunction with the lead clinician, for the planning development and management of an effective and efficient endocrine service throughout the Trust. This responsibility includes autonomous practice within secondary care.

As part of the endocrine nursing team across UHSussex the post will provide a specialist, autonomous, nurse led service within RSCH.

Ensure endocrine patients receive expert education, support, and relevant literature related to their condition.

The post holder is expected to enhance and maintain the endocrine service through evidence-based practice and audit consistent with National guidelines.

Sole responsibility for management of patients referred for dynamic endocrine function tests.

Proficient in cannulation and venepuncture.

Act autonomously to provide ongoing assessment and treatment of patients with both challenging clinical and psychological problems. This specialist clinical expertise will be used for both ongoing disease management and endocrine emergencies. Effective endocrine management should improve health outcomes and reduce emergency hospital admissions.

Ensures patient information leaflets for UHSussex are updated regularly, according to recent research and in accordance with Trust policy.

About us

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We/'re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We/'re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Experience of diabetes and endocrine patients.

- A broad range of clinical experience with specific experience within Diabetes and Endocrinology
- Experience of working autonomously

Qualifications / Experience

- Degree in Nursing/ or educated to degree level
- Post-graduate diploma qualification or equivalent plus specialist training or equivalent experience or knowledge, or a combination of learning and courses post-graduate
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Teaching qualification (ENB 998 or equivalent)
- Educated to degree level MSc or willing to work towards/ equivalent experience
- Member of Endocrine Nurse Society Certificate in counselling.
- Recognised certificate in Endocrinology Nurse prescribing course or willing to undertake this
- Educated to degree level/equivalent or working towards Clinical Decision making course post-registration qualification in Endocrinology and/or evidence of attendance at diabetes conferences/study days.
- Previous experience in patient education, supporting behavioural and lifestyle changes

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

£38,682 to £54,710 a yearper annum pro rata

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