Job summary
Come and make a difference to patient care as part of the diabetes MDT.
You will be helping patient's manage their condition on the wards.
We are offering supported education and training within this specialist area,
Band 6 Diabetes CNS
Location: Winchester primarily with occasional cross-site working across Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Main duties of the job
A Band 6 CNS is required to work with the specialist in-patient diabetes team looking after patients either admitted as a result of their diabetes or whose diabetic control required review whilst an in-patient. The work will be ward based and you will form part of an MDT looking at and adjusting the diabetic management of these patients.
What we are looking for:
- Excellent clinical skills with the ability to work both as part of an MDT but also autonomously at times.
- Good communication skills for both patient education but also staff education and escalation.
- Strong time management skills and an ability to prioritise workload
What we would like to offer:
- You will be joining a very strong multi-disciplinary team in diabetes.
- Opportunities to work alongside experienced clinical nurse specialists and consultant colleagues developing your expert knowledge of diabetes care.
- We would look to support appropriate training opportunities in this specialist field.Your life outside HHFT is important and the Trust are hoping to consider applications with flexible working patterns that cater to individual requirements.
About us
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) provides hospital services to around 570,000 people living in Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire, and specialist services to patients from all over the country. We deliver a full range of district hospital services in a variety of locations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse / current NMC registration
Desirable
- Additional post graduate learning in specialist field including master's degree or working towards
- ENB 998 or teaching qualification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Post registration experience of managing patients with Diabetes
- Experience of teaching and mentorship for learners and peers
- Experience of planning/implementing or evaluating change within healthcare
- Working knowledge of the NHS and of the role of the band 6 nurse within it
Desirable
- Management of own caseload
- Diabetes based research project
- DAFNE trained
- DESMOND trained
- Previous experience of delivering type 1 education programmes
- Experience of CSII
- Experience of starting and managing people on flash glucose meters/ smart meters
- Teaching qualification
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Able to demonstrate a good command of the English language both written and verbal
- Excellent communication skills including; to communicate complex situations
Desirable
- Customer service experience i.e. dealing with complaints
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse / current NMC registration
Desirable
- Additional post graduate learning in specialist field including master's degree or working towards
- ENB 998 or teaching qualification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Post registration experience of managing patients with Diabetes
- Experience of teaching and mentorship for learners and peers
- Experience of planning/implementing or evaluating change within healthcare
- Working knowledge of the NHS and of the role of the band 6 nurse within it
Desirable
- Management of own caseload
- Diabetes based research project
- DAFNE trained
- DESMOND trained
- Previous experience of delivering type 1 education programmes
- Experience of CSII
- Experience of starting and managing people on flash glucose meters/ smart meters
- Teaching qualification
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Able to demonstrate a good command of the English language both written and verbal
- Excellent communication skills including; to communicate complex situations
Desirable
- Customer service experience i.e. dealing with complaints
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
