Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced registered nurse who is
looking for an opportunity to enhance their skills and knowledge within the
specialist field of diabetes as a Diabetes Specialist Nurse (Band 7).
This post will allow the successful candidate to advance their knowledge
in diabetes and the long-term health needs of adults. You will need to have a
demonstrated an interest in diabetes supported by recent experience or
qualifications.
The post holder will provide clinical expertise for both in inpatient
and outpatient care, and will join a dynamic team based at South Tyneside
Hospital. The applicants must be committed to providing an excellent standard
of patient care, and also to their own professional development. The successful
candidate will have excellent communication skills and be supportive and open
to new initiatives.As a growing service meeting the needs of an expanding
local population, the service provides a number of routine and specialist
services; the successful candidate will receive training in the needs of the
team to support patients care within the trust.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to work in the field of diabetes and make a difference to patients outcomes and experiences.You must have a willingness and appetite for life-long learning to develop and enhance your own personal and professional development and contribute to the professional development of others within your area. In return we can provide opportunities for personal and professional development in a supportive progressive environment, including completion of a Clinical Skills Course at band 6 until complete and passed for the right candidate and a clinical prescribing course.
The
current team provide initial and ongoing education with a comprehensive
induction into Out Patient activity, e.g. treatment escalation, insulin
initiation,and commencement of new technologies to promote patient
empowerment and aid self-management. In-patient activity will include reviewing
patients on surgical or other medical wards providing specific diabetes input
and advocacy to other specialist teams, a dedicated in-patient diabetes ward
round with consultants will provide additional learning opportunities. The role
will also enhance the post holder's ability in consultation and shared
decision-making skills.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
The applicant must possess the following criteria,
Current 1stlevel NMC registration
Degree in nursing studiesor relevant clinical degree (UK equivalent)
Masters level study or willingness to complete
Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience
Clinical skills accreditation(applicants may be considered if willingness to complete at band 6)
Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete
Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
The applicant must possess the following criteria,
Current 1stlevel NMC registration
Degree in nursing studiesor relevant clinical degree (UK equivalent)
Masters level study or willingness to complete
Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience
Clinical skills accreditation(applicants may be considered if willingness to complete at band 6)
Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete
Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current 1st level NMC registration
- Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree (UK equivalent)
- Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete
- Clinical skills accreditation (applicants may be considered if willingness to complete at band 6)
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience
Desirable
- Leadership and Management Course
- Basic knowledge of financial management
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care delivery
- Experience of the specialism (Diabetes & Endocrinology) which would normally be gained through working at Band 6
- Experience of leading a team
- Evidence of leading innovation in practice
- Experience of leading change management
- Evidence of practice development
- Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients
Desirable
- Budget Management
- Participation in recruitment and selection process
- Project management
- Experience in conducting research and critiquing clinical evidence
- Experience in implementing quality frameworks
- Enhance specialist experience e.g. technology, Ante Natal, Transitional or endocrine care.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Knowledge of how to facilitate learning
- Leadership skills
- Knowledge & technical skills of the specialism (Diabetes & Endocrinology) which would normally be gained through working at
- Band 6
- Knowledge of current professional and clinical governance issues
- Knowledge of research and clinical audit
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships and interpersonal dynamics
- Venepuncture, cannulation and IV drug administration
- Proven interpersonal skills
- Practice assessor/ practice assessor skills
- Counselling and appraisal skills
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post
- Time management
- Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care
Desirable
- Qualification in specialty
- Resource management skills
- Demonstrate enhance technical skills in diabetes and endocrine care
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Carrying teaching equipment such as laptop, stationary etc.
- Manual dexterity and up to date working knowledge of equipment e.g. syringe drivers, infusion pumps etc.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current 1st level NMC registration
- Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree (UK equivalent)
- Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete
- Clinical skills accreditation (applicants may be considered if willingness to complete at band 6)
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience
Desirable
- Leadership and Management Course
- Basic knowledge of financial management
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care delivery
- Experience of the specialism (Diabetes & Endocrinology) which would normally be gained through working at Band 6
- Experience of leading a team
- Evidence of leading innovation in practice
- Experience of leading change management
- Evidence of practice development
- Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients
Desirable
- Budget Management
- Participation in recruitment and selection process
- Project management
- Experience in conducting research and critiquing clinical evidence
- Experience in implementing quality frameworks
- Enhance specialist experience e.g. technology, Ante Natal, Transitional or endocrine care.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Knowledge of how to facilitate learning
- Leadership skills
- Knowledge & technical skills of the specialism (Diabetes & Endocrinology) which would normally be gained through working at
- Band 6
- Knowledge of current professional and clinical governance issues
- Knowledge of research and clinical audit
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships and interpersonal dynamics
- Venepuncture, cannulation and IV drug administration
- Proven interpersonal skills
- Practice assessor/ practice assessor skills
- Counselling and appraisal skills
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post
- Time management
- Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care
Desirable
- Qualification in specialty
- Resource management skills
- Demonstrate enhance technical skills in diabetes and endocrine care
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Carrying teaching equipment such as laptop, stationary etc.
- Manual dexterity and up to date working knowledge of equipment e.g. syringe drivers, infusion pumps etc.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust
Harton Lane
South Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE34 0PL
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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