North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Diabetes Specialist Nurse Band 6

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Job summary

Are you passionate about Diabetes Care and do you want to make a difference?

Are you an enthusiastic and committed team player?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our committed team of Diabetes Specialist Nurses. This is a substantive post, full-time (37.5 hours per week). You will be required to cover a flexible working day pattern including weekends and public holidays. You will report to the Diabetes Specialist Nurse Site Lead and be accountable to the Lead Nurse Diabetes.

Your base will be Hinchingbrooke Hospital, but all staff are asked to support services at other Trust sites as needed.

***Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN as we are unable to support OSCE at this time***

Main duties of the job

We are a friendly team of Specialist Nurses, Diabetes Care Technicians, Consultants/Doctors, Admin staff and allied health professionals providing a high standard of individualised patient care across both the inpatient and outpatient settings.

We are looking for a dynamic and caring Registered Nurse who is a great communicator, non-judgemental, passionate about diabetes care and who can work using their own initiative.

Depending on your experience and/or diabetes knowledge base, this post may be offered at a Band 5 with progression to Band 6 following successful completion of a period of competency based training and support (Expected timeframe 3-6 months).

The Diabetes Specialist Nursing Team provide an on-going 7-day inpatient service. Following your initial support period, you will be expected to join the weekend roster to provide diabetes care, support and advice to patient and staff at weekends and public holidays.

About us

We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.

Benefits to youo 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);o NHS Pension Scheme:o Flexible working opportunities;o Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;o Career development and training;o Wellbeing support and activities;

Details

Date posted

21 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £42,618 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-Med-5830163

Job locations

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for additional information regarding this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for additional information regarding this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered nurse
  • Recent learning related to Diabetes

Desirable

  • Educated to degree level
  • evidence of accredited diabetes related education

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of mentorship / teaching experience
  • relevant demonstrable experience in speciality area

Other

Essential

  • Access to transport for in work purposes

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of patient administration systems
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered nurse
  • Recent learning related to Diabetes

Desirable

  • Educated to degree level
  • evidence of accredited diabetes related education

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of mentorship / teaching experience
  • relevant demonstrable experience in speciality area

Other

Essential

  • Access to transport for in work purposes

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of patient administration systems

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse Diabetes

Janet Collins

janet.collins8@nhs.net

07563800777

Details

Date posted

21 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £42,618 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-Med-5830163

Job locations

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ


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