Job summary
Post Title Diabetes Specialist NurseService/Ward/Department Oldham Diabetes Service (Adults)Borough OldhamBand & salary scale Band 6Hours of work 37.5 hours
Fixed Term Post for 12 months
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join our friendly, forward thinking and supportive Community Diabetes Service that provides specialist clinical diabetes care to adults across Oldham.
The service provides support between the primary & secondary care interface, in preventing unnecessary readmissions. The service also provides support, advice, education and information relating to the management of patients, carers, the public, other health professionals & the voluntary sector.
The team is based at Glodwick Health Centre. Glodwick Road, Oldham OL4 1YN and offers specialist diabetes interventions to patients, families and carers across a range of community care settings.
Main duties of the job
The patient focused objective is to improve the patient's diabetes status and to promote a culture that supports self-managemento Continue to develop & deliver ongoing education & guidelines for practice staff to improve the quality of diabetes careo The service objectives are also to work closely with the ICB to support, and manage the care of patients with diabetes.o Assist to reduce readmissions, support people out of hospital where possible and improve symptoms and quality of life with patients with diabetes
The candidate must have current NMC registration first level nurse and current experience and knowledge of all aspects of the diabetes specialty. An independent prescriber is preferred or working towards or interested in gaining this qualification to initiate and adjust injectable and oral diabetes medication.
The successful candidate will be supported through a comprehensive induction programme, with access to clinical supervision and continuing professional development. Their contribution to future service development will be positively encouraged.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Summary:
To work autonomously as well as being an integral member of the established Diabetes Specialist Nurse and wider multi-disciplinary diabetes team in the provision of a specialist, evidence based and high quality diabetes service. Contribute to the organisation and delivery of ongoing education and training for patients, carers and other health professionals and assist in the implementation of local diabetes care strategies and guidelines.
Key Responsibilities of the Post:You will have clinical responsibility for shared patient caseload; working in partnership with patients and families to promote choice and ensuring the delivery high quality care. This will include:
- Acting as a specialist resource; providing clinical expertise, specialist diabetes advice and support to health and social care staff across service boundaries. Promoting choice by using advanced communication skills to negotiate treatment and care options for patients, carers and their families whilst ensuring the delivery of high quality care Organisation and delivery of structured patient education programmes. Delivering evidence based individualised and personalised care through holistic needs assessment, care planning and evaluation of care and all care interventions. Where appropriate promote concordance and achieve continuity of care through the use of non-medical prescribing Maintenance of Clinical Professional Development and registrationKey requirements of the person specification 1st Level Registered Nurse 1st Level degree in a related subject or on a degree pathway Current NMC registration Evidence of professional development at Certificate/ Diploma/ Degree level in adult Community Nursing e.g. District Nurse, Practice Nurse or Community Nurse An accredited course in diabetes ENB 928/Warwick Diabetes Course or evidence of relevant study Mentorship/teaching or other recognised teaching qualification Non-medical prescriber or be willing to undertake and successfully complete the course Evidence of continuing Professional Development and completed portfolio
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as an Registered Nurse or Midwife in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC PIN within the next 3 months. Please note an NMC PRN PIN is not a full NMC PIN and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role.
The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses and Midwives who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receivea full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website:https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/
We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Summary:
To work autonomously as well as being an integral member of the established Diabetes Specialist Nurse and wider multi-disciplinary diabetes team in the provision of a specialist, evidence based and high quality diabetes service. Contribute to the organisation and delivery of ongoing education and training for patients, carers and other health professionals and assist in the implementation of local diabetes care strategies and guidelines.
Key Responsibilities of the Post:You will have clinical responsibility for shared patient caseload; working in partnership with patients and families to promote choice and ensuring the delivery high quality care. This will include:
- Acting as a specialist resource; providing clinical expertise, specialist diabetes advice and support to health and social care staff across service boundaries. Promoting choice by using advanced communication skills to negotiate treatment and care options for patients, carers and their families whilst ensuring the delivery of high quality care Organisation and delivery of structured patient education programmes. Delivering evidence based individualised and personalised care through holistic needs assessment, care planning and evaluation of care and all care interventions. Where appropriate promote concordance and achieve continuity of care through the use of non-medical prescribing Maintenance of Clinical Professional Development and registrationKey requirements of the person specification 1st Level Registered Nurse 1st Level degree in a related subject or on a degree pathway Current NMC registration Evidence of professional development at Certificate/ Diploma/ Degree level in adult Community Nursing e.g. District Nurse, Practice Nurse or Community Nurse An accredited course in diabetes ENB 928/Warwick Diabetes Course or evidence of relevant study Mentorship/teaching or other recognised teaching qualification Non-medical prescriber or be willing to undertake and successfully complete the course Evidence of continuing Professional Development and completed portfolio
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as an Registered Nurse or Midwife in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC PIN within the next 3 months. Please note an NMC PRN PIN is not a full NMC PIN and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role.
The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses and Midwives who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receivea full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website:https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/
We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Evidence of professional development at Certificate/ Diploma/ Degree level in adult Community Nursing e.g. District Nurse, Practice Nurse or Community Nurse
- Mentorship/teaching or coaching qualification
Desirable
- ENB 928/Warwick Diabetes Course or an equivalent
- National Independent Prescribing qualification V300 or willingness to undertake training
Knowledge, skills and experience
Essential
- Willingness to acquire new skills and knowledge and undertake further training in line with demands of the service provision
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- An ability to demonstrate a range of communication styles to various stakeholders.
- Assessment and analysis of complex needs of patient with diabetes.
- Ability to advise on appropriate interventions, monitor, evaluate and adapt diabetes treatment as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Evidence of professional development at Certificate/ Diploma/ Degree level in adult Community Nursing e.g. District Nurse, Practice Nurse or Community Nurse
- Mentorship/teaching or coaching qualification
Desirable
- ENB 928/Warwick Diabetes Course or an equivalent
- National Independent Prescribing qualification V300 or willingness to undertake training
Knowledge, skills and experience
Essential
- Willingness to acquire new skills and knowledge and undertake further training in line with demands of the service provision
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- An ability to demonstrate a range of communication styles to various stakeholders.
- Assessment and analysis of complex needs of patient with diabetes.
- Ability to advise on appropriate interventions, monitor, evaluate and adapt diabetes treatment as required.
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).