Job summary
We are looking for a band 6 registered nurse with a special interest in diabetes with drive, enthusiasm and vision.This is a developmental role based on completion of required competency.
As a Community Diabetes Specialist Nurse you will play a key role in delivering Community Diabetes Specialist Services to patients. You will also enable and educate GP's, Practice Nurses and Community Health professionals in supporting their patients with diabetes in their usual care setting. The community diabetes service also provides structured education for people with both Type 1 and Type diabetes.
You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and will be expected to ensure productive working relationships across acute, community and social care. The role will enable you to develop leadership experience as well as advanced clinical skills. You will be working in the London borough of Ealing in different locations and will also be required to do home visits.
The service is still being developed and you will be integral to suggesting new ideas for service improvement and innovative ways of working.
As a Nurse with active NMC registration and a recognised diabetes qualification you will demonstrate strong decision making skills with the ability to motivate other non-specialist practitioners into improving their knowledge in the management of the person with diabetes.
Main duties of the job
Clinical skills
- Basing own practice on evidence of good practice in diabetes and nursing care, leading evidence based improvements and enabling others to apply them in practice.
- To work closely with the Integrated Diabetes Service and other members of the multidisciplinary team including lead consultants, GP's, nursing colleagues, other health care professionals, social services and voluntary sector services.
- To hold and manage an active caseload.
- To undertake patient assessment, develop, implement and evaluate plans of care for patients with diabetes
- To participate in nurse led clinics, outreach and community clinics and to undertake home visits as required
- To contribute and support the education strategy as agreed with the designated work stream facilitator and Nurse Consultant/Team Leader
- Undertake clinical procedures and interventions commensurate with role, including initiating and adjusting insulin doses as indicated and recommended oral diabetic medication in accordance with national and local guidelines/practice
- Provide telephone support assessment and advice to people with diabetes on their management in accordance with national and local guidelines/practice
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse providers of mental health, community and social care in the UK.
Our 3,982 staff care for people in hospital and in the community, helping them to recover and go on to lead full and productive lives. We aim to be the best organisation of our kind in the country.
We provide care and treatment for more than 800,000 people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow, delivering services in the community (at home, in GP surgeries and care homes), hospital, specialist clinics and forensic (secure) units.
We'rerated good overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Together, we're committed to promoting hope and wellbeing, working with patients, service users, carers, families and partners across the communities we serve.
We are keen to ensure that our workforce reflects the community it serves, particularly in terms of ethnicity, gender, disability, LGBTQ+ and experience of mental illness.
Job description
Job responsibilities
So what do you need to join our team?
- To be a Registered Nurs
- Relevant post registration training in Diabetes e.g.: ENB 928 diploma in diabetes management, certificate in diabetes care or equivalent
Minimal of 1 year experience in diabetes or working with patient with diabetes.
- Independent Nurse Prescriber or be able to demonstrate an ability that will enable attendance of a prescribing course
- Significant experience of assessing and providing evidence based care to people with Diabetes across Tiers 1 3.
- Be able to demonstrate a high level of skill to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, staff and stakeholders.
- Xpert ,DESMOND &/BERTIE or DAFNE accreditation is desirable or willingness to undertake training for these structured education courses.
Job description
Job responsibilities
So what do you need to join our team?
- To be a Registered Nurs
- Relevant post registration training in Diabetes e.g.: ENB 928 diploma in diabetes management, certificate in diabetes care or equivalent
Minimal of 1 year experience in diabetes or working with patient with diabetes.
- Independent Nurse Prescriber or be able to demonstrate an ability that will enable attendance of a prescribing course
- Significant experience of assessing and providing evidence based care to people with Diabetes across Tiers 1 3.
- Be able to demonstrate a high level of skill to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, staff and stakeholders.
- Xpert ,DESMOND &/BERTIE or DAFNE accreditation is desirable or willingness to undertake training for these structured education courses.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- ENB 928 or Warwick Certificate in Diabetes Care (CIDC) or equivalent
Desirable
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience.
- Nurse Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience post registration
- Experience in Diabetes or Community Nursing qualification / experience
- Case load management
- Participation in Audit
- Multiagency working
- Teaching
Desirable
- Group Facilitation / DESMOND trained
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to teach clients and colleagues both formally and informally
- Ability to work across boundaries to develop new ways of working / service delivery
- Presentation Skill (e.g. using Power Point)
- Facilitate Change/team building
- Ability to plan own work load and manage time effectively
- IT Skills
- Knowledge of current developments in nursing & diabetes care.
- Is able to demonstrate an understanding and empathy relating to the condition of diabetes and the challenges facing the diabetic patient.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Car Driver / owner
- Full UK drivers licence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- ENB 928 or Warwick Certificate in Diabetes Care (CIDC) or equivalent
Desirable
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience.
- Nurse Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience post registration
- Experience in Diabetes or Community Nursing qualification / experience
- Case load management
- Participation in Audit
- Multiagency working
- Teaching
Desirable
- Group Facilitation / DESMOND trained
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to teach clients and colleagues both formally and informally
- Ability to work across boundaries to develop new ways of working / service delivery
- Presentation Skill (e.g. using Power Point)
- Facilitate Change/team building
- Ability to plan own work load and manage time effectively
- IT Skills
- Knowledge of current developments in nursing & diabetes care.
- Is able to demonstrate an understanding and empathy relating to the condition of diabetes and the challenges facing the diabetic patient.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Car Driver / owner
- Full UK drivers licence
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).
