Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic, forward-thinking and highly skilled Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join our Diabetes Service, delivering high-quality care across community and antenatal settings.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to be part of a transformational programme of work, with a strong emphasis on digital innovation, virtual care and the expanded use of diabetes technology to improve patient outcomes and experience.
This post is being offered as 1.6 FTE to be shared between the successful candidates. Part time or full-time hours will be considered.
Main duties of the job
- Provide expert clinical care and education to people with diabetes across community and antenatal pathways, using a blend of face-to-face and virtual consultations
- Lead and support the management of gestational diabetes and diabetes in pregnancy, working closely with midwifery, obstetric and medical teams
- Support people with Type 2 and gestational diabetes, including insulin initiation and optimisation
- Promote and support the use of diabetes technologies, including flash glucose monitoring, CGM and digital platforms
- Contribute to and help shape a transformational project focused on service redesign, digital delivery and improved access to care
- Deliver personalised care planning and self-management support
- Act as a clinical leader, contributing to service development, audit, and quality improvement
- Provide supervision, mentorship and education to junior staff and students
- Work autonomously while functioning effectively within a multidisciplinary team
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
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 documents please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
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 documents please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Level 1
- Current registration with the NMC on relevant part of the register
- Relevant post basic Diabetes course OR evidence of on going relevant postgraduate courses associated with speciality
Desirable
- Diploma in Diabetes
- Working towards a Masters Degree
- Independent prescribing
- Experience in ANC
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent clinical skills within the field of Diabetes nursing
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Able to work independently and as part of the MDT
- To have established leadership skills
- Able to make decisions and problem solve
- Able to work under pressure and prioritise
- Able to use technology (Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Libre view, Dexcom Clarity, Glooko)
Desirable
- Research/audit, data collection and input skills
Experience
Essential
- Substantive post registration experience
- Experience in educating families and NOKs
- Experience in teaching to HCPs (training staff)
- Experience in mentoring junior members of the team
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert level of knowledge of diabetes nursing
- Ability to act as a clinical expert and resource for all staff in the multi-disciplinary team
- Understanding the needs/demands of nursing in a multi-cultural environment
- Knowledge of NICE guidelines and best evidence in diabetes
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities and Other Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrate an Understanding of the Trust Values
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Level 1
- Current registration with the NMC on relevant part of the register
- Relevant post basic Diabetes course OR evidence of on going relevant postgraduate courses associated with speciality
Desirable
- Diploma in Diabetes
- Working towards a Masters Degree
- Independent prescribing
- Experience in ANC
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent clinical skills within the field of Diabetes nursing
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Able to work independently and as part of the MDT
- To have established leadership skills
- Able to make decisions and problem solve
- Able to work under pressure and prioritise
- Able to use technology (Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Libre view, Dexcom Clarity, Glooko)
Desirable
- Research/audit, data collection and input skills
Experience
Essential
- Substantive post registration experience
- Experience in educating families and NOKs
- Experience in teaching to HCPs (training staff)
- Experience in mentoring junior members of the team
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert level of knowledge of diabetes nursing
- Ability to act as a clinical expert and resource for all staff in the multi-disciplinary team
- Understanding the needs/demands of nursing in a multi-cultural environment
- Knowledge of NICE guidelines and best evidence in diabetes
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities and Other Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrate an Understanding of the Trust Values
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).
