Clinical Nurse Specialist Paediatric Diabetes

Description:

The post holder is responsible for the safe and effective care of patients/children with diabetes. This involves direct liaison with the patient and family in the provision of education and assist in the safe management of their care. This includes frequent telephone contacts, continuous education with regard to insulin adjustment and illness management, detection and prevention of hypoglycaemia and diabetic ketoacidosis. The aim is to provide a sound knowledge base at the time of diagnosis, based on a thorough need’s assessment and to build on this thereafter, providing the support and education to enable the child and family to make informed healthcare decisions.