Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join Dudley Community Diabetes Specialist Nursing Team. The team works closely with the Acute Team as part of a specialist MDT approach to managing Diabetes.
The successful applicant will have excellent communication/interpersonal skills/clinical skills & be able to demonstrate the ability to work & make decisions autonomously within a multi-disciplinary team which includes consultants, GPs, dietitians, podiatrists & other specialist services.
The Diabetes Specialist Nurse will work closely with the local diabetes population delivering services in patient's homes, clinics & care homes. They will be expected to manage their own caseload effectively to deliver specialist diabetes care as well as presenting diabetes structured education.
The successful applicant will have a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance. They will be expected to support the Lead Nurse in the continued transformation of service delivery.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will:
- Work as part of the diabetes specialist nursing team, supporting consultant diabetologists & wider Trust staff in the management, care & education of the patient with diabetes
- Be responsible for specialist assessment, providing support & education to patients with diabetes/ their families/ carers ensuring a high quality service is provided
- Be a member of the multi-disciplinary team & exercise a high degree of personal & professional autonomy utilising skills/knowledge/ assessment indecision making
- Contribute to service improvement in the clinical field monitoring & improving standards of care in accordance with the local & national policies & NICE guidance
- Liaise with other members of the diabetes team and Diabetes Nurse Specialists in Dudley
- Support the Lead Nurse, Matron & Medical Head of Service in developing & monitoring diabetes services & the quality of care experienced by patients with Diabetes
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by ourflexible working optionsand by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information -inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page:Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration
- Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing
- Educated to 1st degree level or evidence of study at degree level.
- Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification
Desirable
- Up to date practice assessor certificate/evidence of being on the Live Mentorship Register
- Post registration experience working in an acute and community setting
- Non medical prescribing
Experience
Essential
- Must have recent nursing experience as a senior staff nurse or above within a diabetic related environment
- Experience of regularly managing a team of staff and other resources during shifts, within the acute setting
- Experience of close liaison with members of multidisciplinary team
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Knowledge of current clinical development, evidence based practices and professional issues affecting nursing and diabetic services.
- Commitment to evidence based practice
- Keen to develop own skills and develop nursing practice.
Desirable
- Developed and implemented safe systems of work to ensure health and safety of staff, patient and visitors
- Understanding of leadership theory and practice.
- Evidence of having implemented teamwork practices.
- Knowledge of effective people management practices
- Knowledge of clinical audit and effectiveness systems.
- Projects/research undertaken on own initiative or as part of previous nursing posts held
- Willing to undertake specialist diabetes competencies.
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate negotiating and influencing skills.
- Effective leadership skills.
- Evidence of having developed team-working skills
- Computer literate
- Ability to work within a team and develop others
- Skilled practitioner who can act as a role model
- Effective communication skills, verbal, written and IT.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Must have a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration
- Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing
- Educated to 1st degree level or evidence of study at degree level.
- Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification
Desirable
- Up to date practice assessor certificate/evidence of being on the Live Mentorship Register
- Post registration experience working in an acute and community setting
- Non medical prescribing
Experience
Essential
- Must have recent nursing experience as a senior staff nurse or above within a diabetic related environment
- Experience of regularly managing a team of staff and other resources during shifts, within the acute setting
- Experience of close liaison with members of multidisciplinary team
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Knowledge of current clinical development, evidence based practices and professional issues affecting nursing and diabetic services.
- Commitment to evidence based practice
- Keen to develop own skills and develop nursing practice.
Desirable
- Developed and implemented safe systems of work to ensure health and safety of staff, patient and visitors
- Understanding of leadership theory and practice.
- Evidence of having implemented teamwork practices.
- Knowledge of effective people management practices
- Knowledge of clinical audit and effectiveness systems.
- Projects/research undertaken on own initiative or as part of previous nursing posts held
- Willing to undertake specialist diabetes competencies.
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate negotiating and influencing skills.
- Effective leadership skills.
- Evidence of having developed team-working skills
- Computer literate
- Ability to work within a team and develop others
- Skilled practitioner who can act as a role model
- Effective communication skills, verbal, written and IT.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Must have a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance
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).
