Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time, permanent Band 7 Inpatient Diabetes Specialist Nurse. The successful candidate will be based in the Diabetes Education Centre at Chesterfield Royal Hospital and work within an established multidisciplinary team of Diabetologists/Endocrinologists, diabetes specialist nurses and dietitians to provide specialist diabetes care to Inpatients throughout the trust including critical and emergency care areas. The role will include working alongside the existing Diabetes Inpatient Specialist Nurse and Inpatient Diabetes Support Worker.
A band 6 development role over a 2 year period with progression to band 7 will be considered for the right candidate. For details of the development role and full job description, please contact us using the details from the additional information below.
Main duties of the job
To provide an autonomous inpatient nursing service for patients with diabetes whilst in hospital using advanced clinical skills and knowledge of the speciality
To manage the nursing caseload for patients with diabetes, who have multiple and complex needs including complex Type 1 and 2 diabetes, diabetes technologies including continuous glucose monitoring and hybrid closed loop insulin pump therapy.
To provide education to patients on self management of diabetes at home including home blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration and the potential risks and complications of living with diabetes.
To take responsibility for own evidence-based practice and implement and add to the body of knowledge that supports nursing practice within diabetes.
To lead and innovate diabetes related nursing practice, both within the Trust and through local networks.
To support all staff within the trust on issues related to diabetes management and therapies.
To actively contribute to and participate in the delivery of Trust-wide multi-disciplinary mandatory training and teaching.
About us
Our vision: Exceptional patient care provided by exceptional people.
Our mission: To bring our people communities and partners together - providing patient care we can all be proud of., We all play a part in achieving this, by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other. As members of staff we will always be guided by our Proud to CARE values:
- COMPASSION
- AMBITION
- RESPECT
- ENCOURAGEMENT
Leading the Chesterfield WayThe Diabetes Inpatient Specialist Nurse role is a vital role within our organisation. Leading the Chesterfield Way supports the Trust's priorities and ambitions - and sets out the behaviours and characteristics that leaders are expected to adopt and that all staff can role model, to make the Trust an even better place to work; and to support the delivery of exceptional patient care. It provides a framework for leadership and supports individual progression through appraisal, career progression and personal development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oCurrent NMC professional registration o3 years post registration experience oEvidence of recent continuing professional development oNon Medical Prescriber / willing to undertake
Desirable
- oAccredited training in insulin pump therapy oAccredited in structured diabetes education (e.g. DAFNE; DESMOND)
Experience
Essential
- oExtensive experience as a qualified nurse and working in the speciality of diabetes. oWorking to senior practitioner/expert nurse level as identified in the Integrated Career and Competency Framework for Adult Diabetes Nursing (Trend 5th Edition 2020). oExperience of initiating and supporting patients using continuous glucose monitoring and subcutaneous insulin pumps oEvidence of multi-disciplinary team working and able to work autonomously. oEvidence of developing and delivering teaching packages to complex patient groups and all levels of health care professionals. oDemonstrate experience of line management of staff.
Desirable
- oExperience in similar role
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- oAbility to demonstrate leadership skills oAbility to develop colleagues and effectively impart knowledge to others oAbility to prioritise and manage own workload oAbility to write reports and undertake presentations oUnderstanding of Evidence based practice and its application in practice oKnowledge and ability to undertake clinical audit and the setting of standard oAbility to demonstrate knowledge of current NHS initiatives and specific to the field of diabetes oKnowledge of the NMC Code oAbility to demonstrate a sound knowledge base and competence in clinical practice
Desirable
- oKnowledge, and understanding of: oharm free care and patient safety oquality/clinical governance oevidence based practice opatient safety oUnderstanding of current issues in healthcare oEvidence of working with outside agencies
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oAbility to work autonomously oAbility to motivate others by being a positive role model oEnthusiasm and commitment oGood interpersonal skills oAbility to work flexibly and resourcefully to meet the needs of the service and the Trust oCommitment to high clinical standards when working with patients oProfessional appearance and manner oInitiative, tact and diplomacy
Desirable
- oHas an interest in personal professional development, improving knowledge and skills
Demonstrates our Proud to CARE Values
Essential
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oCurrent NMC professional registration o3 years post registration experience oEvidence of recent continuing professional development oNon Medical Prescriber / willing to undertake
Desirable
- oAccredited training in insulin pump therapy oAccredited in structured diabetes education (e.g. DAFNE; DESMOND)
Experience
Essential
- oExtensive experience as a qualified nurse and working in the speciality of diabetes. oWorking to senior practitioner/expert nurse level as identified in the Integrated Career and Competency Framework for Adult Diabetes Nursing (Trend 5th Edition 2020). oExperience of initiating and supporting patients using continuous glucose monitoring and subcutaneous insulin pumps oEvidence of multi-disciplinary team working and able to work autonomously. oEvidence of developing and delivering teaching packages to complex patient groups and all levels of health care professionals. oDemonstrate experience of line management of staff.
Desirable
- oExperience in similar role
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- oAbility to demonstrate leadership skills oAbility to develop colleagues and effectively impart knowledge to others oAbility to prioritise and manage own workload oAbility to write reports and undertake presentations oUnderstanding of Evidence based practice and its application in practice oKnowledge and ability to undertake clinical audit and the setting of standard oAbility to demonstrate knowledge of current NHS initiatives and specific to the field of diabetes oKnowledge of the NMC Code oAbility to demonstrate a sound knowledge base and competence in clinical practice
Desirable
- oKnowledge, and understanding of: oharm free care and patient safety oquality/clinical governance oevidence based practice opatient safety oUnderstanding of current issues in healthcare oEvidence of working with outside agencies
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oAbility to work autonomously oAbility to motivate others by being a positive role model oEnthusiasm and commitment oGood interpersonal skills oAbility to work flexibly and resourcefully to meet the needs of the service and the Trust oCommitment to high clinical standards when working with patients oProfessional appearance and manner oInitiative, tact and diplomacy
Desirable
- oHas an interest in personal professional development, improving knowledge and skills
Demonstrates our Proud to CARE Values
Essential
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
