Job summary
The post holder will work with the wider multi-disciplinary team to manage and co-
ordinate the provision of diabetes nursing care to the renal inpatient and outpatient
populaiton.
You will be responsible for leading a specialised service, providing nurisng input as a
clinical expert to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care.
You will be a resource for patients and the clinical team, acting a professional role model
providing direct and indirect care.
Main duties of the job
- Provision of specialist, high quality, expert nursing care and support for renal patients(and their carers) with diabetes in liaison with the multidisciplinary team(s) and otherhealth agencies.
- To act as a resource for patients and the clinical team by the provision of
- comprehensive advice, information, teaching and training with regards to diabetes in kidney disease both within ICHT and externally.
- To undertake, where appropriate, nursing research with published outcomes, and updating own knowledge to promote excellence in clinical practice, and the setting of quality standards within speciality.
- Contribute in audit processes. Formulate an annual report/clinical audit of own CNS service and outcomes.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- NMC Registration on relevant part of register
- Minimum of first degree and post registration courses (CPD) relevant to clinical speciality
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional development
- Management or leadership qualification or equivalent experience.
- illingness to undertake nonmedical prescribing course if not already in possession of this
Desirable
- Has attained or is working towards Master's Degree
- Counselling/Communication course/certification
Skills
Essential
- Proven skills in patient assessment within the diabetes care setting.
- Able to adapt to clinical and organisational changes. Proven enthusiasm towards teaching/sharing knowledge
- Evidence of applying current research to practice. Able to demonstrate a working knowledge in standard setting and quality management
- Team worker with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to empathise Self-motivated with drive & initiative
- Ability to work unsupervised.
- Manage, plan & prioritise own workload effectively and meet deadlines
- Calm under reasonable pressure.
- Experience in conducting audits
- Basic IT skills
- Proven oral and written communication skills. Demonstrate the ability to compile complex written information.
- Presentation skills in both formal and informal settings
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Kind
- Expert
- Collabrative
- Aspirational
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- NMC Registration on relevant part of register
- Minimum of first degree and post registration courses (CPD) relevant to clinical speciality
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional development
- Management or leadership qualification or equivalent experience.
- illingness to undertake nonmedical prescribing course if not already in possession of this
Desirable
- Has attained or is working towards Master's Degree
- Counselling/Communication course/certification
Skills
Essential
- Proven skills in patient assessment within the diabetes care setting.
- Able to adapt to clinical and organisational changes. Proven enthusiasm towards teaching/sharing knowledge
- Evidence of applying current research to practice. Able to demonstrate a working knowledge in standard setting and quality management
- Team worker with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to empathise Self-motivated with drive & initiative
- Ability to work unsupervised.
- Manage, plan & prioritise own workload effectively and meet deadlines
- Calm under reasonable pressure.
- Experience in conducting audits
- Basic IT skills
- Proven oral and written communication skills. Demonstrate the ability to compile complex written information.
- Presentation skills in both formal and informal settings
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Kind
- Expert
- Collabrative
- Aspirational
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).
