Job summary
Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to join an established team of Highly Specialised Diabetes Nurses in our Mid-Nottinghamshire Team.
Our Diabetes Nurses work with primary care colleagues to provide the highest quality proactive care to our patients in Mid-Nottinghamshire. Working as part of the Diabetes LES (Local Enhanced Service) in Nottinghamshire.
You will work as part of a system to provide the best care possible as part of this innovative primary care facing enhanced service, that has training and development at the heart of its delivery.
Main duties of the job
You will work in predominantly clinic settings with the Newark PCN area to provide LES clinics with our primary care colleagues.
You will help develop the skills in primary care.
You will be supported by your peers and colleagues in secondary care to provide the highest possible level of care.
You will work with our community nursing colleagues and wider MDT to help ensure that patients in the community are optimised.
You will be a key part of a highly successful team.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a predominantly clinic based role with is mostly primary care facing working with GPs and Practice Nurses to provide the highest possible care to patients.
You will also be part of the wider local integrated team - which is neighbourhood focused.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however, reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a predominantly clinic based role with is mostly primary care facing working with GPs and Practice Nurses to provide the highest possible care to patients.
You will also be part of the wider local integrated team - which is neighbourhood focused.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however, reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation.
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Has the physical ability to perform the full range of nursing duties
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Nurse Qualification & Registration. Independent Nurse Prescriber (or willingness to undertake).
- Recognised teaching qualifications
- Has an extensive knowledge of diabetes from post registration experience and study, equivalent to master's level.
Desirable
- Graduate in nursing or health related studies.
- Counselling qualification.
- Management qualification.
- Specialist Practitioner qualification
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient post registration experience in a variety of settings including caring for diabetic patients to allow the person to practice advanced nursing skills.
Desirable
- Community nursing experience.
- Initiation or involvement in research or audit.
Knowledge
Essential
- Effective teaching and presentation skills.
- Demonstrates teaching/educational skills in their daily practice.
- Able to use own initiative/autonomous practitioner.
- Can demonstrate clear understanding around equity and diversity.
- In depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to client group.
- Up to date clinical and scientific knowledge and management of working in diabetes.
- Ability to pass on knowledge and deliver training to service users, staff and external bodies.
- Knowledge of National initiatives concerning Long Term Conditions
- Previous participation and understanding of clinical governance.
- Demonstrates understanding and use of health promotion.
Desirable
- Awareness of national and local issues impacting of nursing care
Skills
Essential
- Proven management/leadership skills.
- Demonstrates effective change management skills
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent negotiation skills.
- Able to demonstrate an understanding and empathy relating to the issues and challenges facing the diabetic client.
- Ability to cope with the demands of the role.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work flexibly.
- Enthusiastic.
- Self-motivated.
Desirable
- Computer literate.
- Understanding of care pathways and case management.
Contractual requirement
Essential
- Ability to travel between locations.
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however, reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation.
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Has the physical ability to perform the full range of nursing duties
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Nurse Qualification & Registration. Independent Nurse Prescriber (or willingness to undertake).
- Recognised teaching qualifications
- Has an extensive knowledge of diabetes from post registration experience and study, equivalent to master's level.
Desirable
- Graduate in nursing or health related studies.
- Counselling qualification.
- Management qualification.
- Specialist Practitioner qualification
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient post registration experience in a variety of settings including caring for diabetic patients to allow the person to practice advanced nursing skills.
Desirable
- Community nursing experience.
- Initiation or involvement in research or audit.
Knowledge
Essential
- Effective teaching and presentation skills.
- Demonstrates teaching/educational skills in their daily practice.
- Able to use own initiative/autonomous practitioner.
- Can demonstrate clear understanding around equity and diversity.
- In depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to client group.
- Up to date clinical and scientific knowledge and management of working in diabetes.
- Ability to pass on knowledge and deliver training to service users, staff and external bodies.
- Knowledge of National initiatives concerning Long Term Conditions
- Previous participation and understanding of clinical governance.
- Demonstrates understanding and use of health promotion.
Desirable
- Awareness of national and local issues impacting of nursing care
Skills
Essential
- Proven management/leadership skills.
- Demonstrates effective change management skills
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent negotiation skills.
- Able to demonstrate an understanding and empathy relating to the issues and challenges facing the diabetic client.
- Ability to cope with the demands of the role.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work flexibly.
- Enthusiastic.
- Self-motivated.
Desirable
- Computer literate.
- Understanding of care pathways and case management.
Contractual requirement
Essential
- Ability to travel between locations.
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however, reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
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).
