Diabetes Specialist Nurse

Job summary

The Division of Medicine is looking for a passionate, hardworking and friendly Diabetes Nurse Specialist to join the Diabetes Clinical Service Unit as the In Patient Diabetes Nurse Specialist

It is a really exciting time to be joining the trust as the Diabetes in Patient Nurse Specialist to work closely with the Diabetes Clinical Lead, Matron and Service Management team to be involved in developing the Diabetes in Patient team for the trust.

The Diabetes Specialist Nurse will provide specialist advice and management to patients, their families and the multi professional team in line with national best practice and trust policies and procedures and take an active role in the development of colleagues knowledge, skills and education to ensure the care we provide for patients is safe, effective and responsive to their needs.

Professional development and clinical supervision will be provided by the trusts Lead Diabetes Nurse and there will be close links with the community Diabetes Team.

If you are interested to find out more about this exciting opportunity, please feel free to make contact with

Please Contact;

Mrs Lisa Cross, Matron for the Division of Medicine lisa.cross1@nhs.net 01709 428107

Dr Solomon Muzulo, Clinical Lead for Diabetes Solomon.muzulu@nhs.net 01709 820000

Main duties of the job

• The role of the Diabetes Nurse Specialist is to provide an effective and high quality patient-focused service sensitive to the needs of our patients and providers.
• To empower patients with the skills and knowledge necessary to achieve an appropriate level of independence to enable self-management of their condition.
• To provide expert advice and specialist education to nursing and other health professionals involved in the care of people with diabetes in an inpatient setting
• To assist in the design and delivery of education programmes for patients and carers
• To professionally work with the Community Diabetes team to look at ways to enhance the pathway of care for our patients

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working successfully with partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in several key work streams and service areas, including workforce development. We combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values

AMBITIOUS - We set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be an outstanding Trust and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our patients.

CARING - We embrace the importance of giving the highest possible quality of care for our patients. We also care for each other as colleagues and for the community, our resources, our environment and our future.

TOGETHER - We value the importance of working together with patients, carers and families to ensure that we provide high quality patient centred care. We are committed to working with partners and stakeholders across Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop sustainable services for the population we serve. Getting the right leaders in the Trust is critical to achieving.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, for both our patients and our workforce.

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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