Job summary
We are seeking a Band 7 Diabetic Nurse Specialist to support our team at Whipps Cross University Hospital. This role involves providing advice, support, and guidance to Trust staff in the management of inpatients with diabetes. You will also participate in strategic planning and delivery of diabetes services, develop educational programmes, and contribute to antenatal and adolescent clinics.
Essential requirements include being a Registered General Nurse with NMC registration, 3 years of acute adult clinical experience, and a demonstratable interest in diabetes care. Experience in antenatal care is desirable.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for providing advice, support and guidance to Trust staff in the management of patients with diabetes alone and in collaboration with the Nurse Consultant ensure that professional and clinical standards are maintained.
As a specialist nurse you will participate in the strategic planning and delivery of a diabetes service across the trust working in partnership with the other specialist nurses and the multidisciplinary team.
The post holder will devise, initiate and further develop educational programmes for all grades of staff in all areas of diabetes management.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse - NMC registration
- Evidence of relevant Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- Non Medical Prescriber
- Post registration Degree level study
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in acute adult clinical experience
- Clinical experience within a relevant acute setting Awareness of the structure and organisation of the wider NHS A demonstratable interest in diabetes care
Desirable
- Clinical Nurse Specialist experience
- Paediatric Diabetes management
- Insulin Pumps initiation and management
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC code of Professional Conduct
- Knowledge of audit and/or participated in Projects
- Knowledge of research and/or participated in Projects
- Knowledge of diabetes management Principles
- Knowledge or experience of nursing people living with diabetes
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Well established leadership, interpersonal and managerial skills
- Effective teaching and public presentation skills
- Effective multidisciplinary team working
- Conflict management
- Familiar with computer systems and IT skills
- Able to initiate and implement change and carry out objectives/ projects
Other
Essential
- Able to work under pressure and deal with stress
- Ability to work flexibly
- Has initiative and enthusiasm
- Can demonstrate a clear understanding of issues surrounding equality and diversity
- Highly motivated and able to motivate others.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse - NMC registration
- Evidence of relevant Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- Non Medical Prescriber
- Post registration Degree level study
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in acute adult clinical experience
- Clinical experience within a relevant acute setting Awareness of the structure and organisation of the wider NHS A demonstratable interest in diabetes care
Desirable
- Clinical Nurse Specialist experience
- Paediatric Diabetes management
- Insulin Pumps initiation and management
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC code of Professional Conduct
- Knowledge of audit and/or participated in Projects
- Knowledge of research and/or participated in Projects
- Knowledge of diabetes management Principles
- Knowledge or experience of nursing people living with diabetes
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Well established leadership, interpersonal and managerial skills
- Effective teaching and public presentation skills
- Effective multidisciplinary team working
- Conflict management
- Familiar with computer systems and IT skills
- Able to initiate and implement change and carry out objectives/ projects
Other
Essential
- Able to work under pressure and deal with stress
- Ability to work flexibly
- Has initiative and enthusiasm
- Can demonstrate a clear understanding of issues surrounding equality and diversity
- Highly motivated and able to motivate others.
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).
