Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join our Cambridge Team working 22.5 hours per week. If you have compassion, empathy with the ability to work automatously this is the opportunity for you.
You will work as part of the multidisciplinary team with the aim of preventing admission and providing ongoing care for patients with Diabetes Disease within the community.
You will also be responsible for managing a caseload of patients with complex Diabetes needs, using evidence based practice and patient centred goals to assess plan implement and evaluate inventions
The role includes promoting better understanding of Diabetes for patients, their families and carers and other agencies involved with the patient through education, support and counselling.
Main duties of the job
- To act as key worker as appropriate, co-ordinating multidisciplinary care
- To provide expert support, advice and education to raise awareness of the needs of patients with Diabetes
- To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner with access to advice and support from senior colleagues
- To work closely with both primary and secondary care to ensure a safe and effective patient pathway is in place for all diabetes patients under the care of the community diabetes team
About us
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
- Plan, implement and evaluate individualised specialist patient care programmes based on evidence based practice and the application of clinical reasoning skills
- Promote and support self-management and engage with patient support groups
- To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work including management of patients in your care.
- To organise the caseload efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time
- Promote better understanding of Diabetes for patients, their families and carers and other agencies involved with the patient through education, support and counselling.
- To delegate care of patients, as appropriate, to assistant staff and supervise their work
- Recognise and act on signs, symptoms and complications of diabetes conditions
- To manage a caseload of patients with complex Diabetes needs, using evidence based practice and patient centred goals to assess plan implement and evaluate inventions
- To deliver accredited Type 2 (DESMOND) Structured Education to newly diagnosed patients
- To attend regular team meetings and other meetings as required.
*DVLA have a number of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
- Plan, implement and evaluate individualised specialist patient care programmes based on evidence based practice and the application of clinical reasoning skills
- Promote and support self-management and engage with patient support groups
- To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work including management of patients in your care.
- To organise the caseload efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time
- Promote better understanding of Diabetes for patients, their families and carers and other agencies involved with the patient through education, support and counselling.
- To delegate care of patients, as appropriate, to assistant staff and supervise their work
- Recognise and act on signs, symptoms and complications of diabetes conditions
- To manage a caseload of patients with complex Diabetes needs, using evidence based practice and patient centred goals to assess plan implement and evaluate inventions
- To deliver accredited Type 2 (DESMOND) Structured Education to newly diagnosed patients
- To attend regular team meetings and other meetings as required.
*DVLA have a number of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration ENB 928 or equivalent in diabetes nursing
- ENB 998 or teaching certificate or experience in training and education
- Evidence of degree level learning
Desirable
- Degree in health related subject
- Non medical prescriber Diabetes educator in Desmond/PDAC or equivalent
- Counselling qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in managing complex diabetes
- Experience in providing specialist education to patients, nurses and other health care professionals
Desirable
- Experience in audit/research/project management
- Experience of working in a community setting
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of expert clinical skills including understanding of insulin pump therapy, structured education programmes and newer diabetes therapies
- Standard/advanced keyboard skills and ability to o Staff management skills o Ability to use Systm1 communicate through IT using packages such as Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint . (it is best to be specific i.e. is it for data entry, analysis, formulas, creating a data base)
- Time Management and prioritisation Skills
Desirable
- Staff management skills
- Ability to use Systm1
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues
- Appreciates the significance of safeguarding and interprets this accurately for all individual children and young people/vulnerable adults whatever their life circumstances
- Has a good understanding of the Safeguarding agenda
- Can demonstrate an ability to contribute towards a safe environment
- Is up-to-date with legislation and current events
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration ENB 928 or equivalent in diabetes nursing
- ENB 998 or teaching certificate or experience in training and education
- Evidence of degree level learning
Desirable
- Degree in health related subject
- Non medical prescriber Diabetes educator in Desmond/PDAC or equivalent
- Counselling qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in managing complex diabetes
- Experience in providing specialist education to patients, nurses and other health care professionals
Desirable
- Experience in audit/research/project management
- Experience of working in a community setting
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of expert clinical skills including understanding of insulin pump therapy, structured education programmes and newer diabetes therapies
- Standard/advanced keyboard skills and ability to o Staff management skills o Ability to use Systm1 communicate through IT using packages such as Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint . (it is best to be specific i.e. is it for data entry, analysis, formulas, creating a data base)
- Time Management and prioritisation Skills
Desirable
- Staff management skills
- Ability to use Systm1
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues
- Appreciates the significance of safeguarding and interprets this accurately for all individual children and young people/vulnerable adults whatever their life circumstances
- Has a good understanding of the Safeguarding agenda
- Can demonstrate an ability to contribute towards a safe environment
- Is up-to-date with legislation and current events
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).
