Job summary
This is a development role to provide specialist nursing for the care of the patient with diabetes, their families and other health care professionals.
This post will enable the applicant to develop their knowledge of diabetes and its management. The applicant will be supported to provide evidenced based care to ensure clinical outcomes that meet the challenging targets for the service.
Main duties of the job
- In conjunction with other members of the Diabetes Team, to provide specialist diabetes care to adults and young people who attend the Diabetes Clinics.
- To assess, plan, implement and evaluate holistic specialist nursing care in both the hospital and outpatient setting.
- To provide individual specialist teaching to patients and carers to facilitate the development of self-care skills and knowledge.
- Adjust insulin doses in liaison with the medical team and the senior clinical nurse specialist. To minimise hospital admission by providing advice/information and psychological support by Telephones.
- To use clinical judgement, in liaison with the diabetes medical team and senior nurse, to make decisions about the care and management of patients on the clinical caseload.
- To participate in clinical audit and research to identify areas of clinical practice requiring development.
- To participate in the formulation of policy, standards, protocols and guidelines and specialist diabetes care delivery strategies and implement and evaluate such developments across the Trust.
- To act as a resource and educator in diabetes to ward nursing and medical colleagues
- To contribute to the teaching of student nurses and other healthcare professional regarding the care and management of diabetes.
- Act in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2015).
- To attend Diabetes Team Meetings and multi-professional meetings.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
This is an exciting time to join our Trust, as we work on the expansion of our theatres at Ashford Hospital and move towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures; with care delivered by dedicated, specialist teams in a modern and well-equipped environment.
We hope to use this centre to create an environment of learning and to facilitate training of the next generation of our skilled NHS workforce. Our plans are ambitious - why not, come and be a part of our journey.
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice and Professional Responsibilities
- In conjunction with other members of the Diabetes Team, to provide specialist diabetes care to adults and young people who attend the Diabetes Clinics.
- To assess, plan, implement and evaluate holistic specialist nursing care in both the hospital and outpatient setting and maintain appropriate records for an individual caseload.
- Act as a source of specialist advice on management of diabetes, including the provision of basic dietary advice and the management of acute complications - either face to face or by telephone on a day to day basis.
- To provide individual specialist teaching to patients and carers to facilitate the development of self-care skills and knowledge, at the time of diagnosis.
- To facilitate discharge from hospital for newly diagnosed or pre-existing Diabetes patients, arranging follow-up in clinic or by telephone as need dictates.
- To establish and maintain effective communication with patients with diabetes in order to facilitate appropriate responses / adaptation to life with a long term condition.
- Adjust insulin doses in liaison with the medical team and the senior clinical nurse specialist. To minimise hospital admission by providing advice/information and psychological support by Telephones, particularly during periods of inter current illness.
Clinical Management
- To use clinical judgement, in liaison with the diabetes medical team and Lead nurse, to make decisions about the care and management of patients on the clinical caseload.
- To contribute towards the development and expansion of the adult Diabetes Service to improve care for patients with diabetes to ensure local and national standards are met.
- To participate in clinical audit and research to identify areas of clinical practice requiring development.
- To participate in the formulation of policy, standards, protocols and guidelines and specialist diabetes care delivery strategies and implement and evaluate such developments across the Trust.
- To participate in Network initiatives.
Teaching and Education
- To act as a resource and educator in diabetes to ward nursing and medical colleagues
- To contribute to the teaching of student nurses and other healthcare professional regarding the care and management of diabetes - including participation in study days
- Demonstrate reflective practice skills and participate in clinical supervision.
Professional
- Act in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2015).
- Maintain own professional development, including Trust Mandatory Training and Child Protection training
- Regularly review and update own professional education and practice by undertaking specialist training, attending meetings / conferences, networking with others working in the field of diabetes and reading relevant journals.
- To participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraise and be responsible for complying with agreed personal development plans to meet required level of knowledge and competencies.
- To attend Diabetes Team Meetings and multi-professional meetings, and in the absence of Lead Diabetes Specialist Nurses to represent the interests of the adult Diabetes Team.
General responsibilities
To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice and Professional Responsibilities
- In conjunction with other members of the Diabetes Team, to provide specialist diabetes care to adults and young people who attend the Diabetes Clinics.
- To assess, plan, implement and evaluate holistic specialist nursing care in both the hospital and outpatient setting and maintain appropriate records for an individual caseload.
- Act as a source of specialist advice on management of diabetes, including the provision of basic dietary advice and the management of acute complications - either face to face or by telephone on a day to day basis.
- To provide individual specialist teaching to patients and carers to facilitate the development of self-care skills and knowledge, at the time of diagnosis.
- To facilitate discharge from hospital for newly diagnosed or pre-existing Diabetes patients, arranging follow-up in clinic or by telephone as need dictates.
- To establish and maintain effective communication with patients with diabetes in order to facilitate appropriate responses / adaptation to life with a long term condition.
- Adjust insulin doses in liaison with the medical team and the senior clinical nurse specialist. To minimise hospital admission by providing advice/information and psychological support by Telephones, particularly during periods of inter current illness.
Clinical Management
- To use clinical judgement, in liaison with the diabetes medical team and Lead nurse, to make decisions about the care and management of patients on the clinical caseload.
- To contribute towards the development and expansion of the adult Diabetes Service to improve care for patients with diabetes to ensure local and national standards are met.
- To participate in clinical audit and research to identify areas of clinical practice requiring development.
- To participate in the formulation of policy, standards, protocols and guidelines and specialist diabetes care delivery strategies and implement and evaluate such developments across the Trust.
- To participate in Network initiatives.
Teaching and Education
- To act as a resource and educator in diabetes to ward nursing and medical colleagues
- To contribute to the teaching of student nurses and other healthcare professional regarding the care and management of diabetes - including participation in study days
- Demonstrate reflective practice skills and participate in clinical supervision.
Professional
- Act in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2015).
- Maintain own professional development, including Trust Mandatory Training and Child Protection training
- Regularly review and update own professional education and practice by undertaking specialist training, attending meetings / conferences, networking with others working in the field of diabetes and reading relevant journals.
- To participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraise and be responsible for complying with agreed personal development plans to meet required level of knowledge and competencies.
- To attend Diabetes Team Meetings and multi-professional meetings, and in the absence of Lead Diabetes Specialist Nurses to represent the interests of the adult Diabetes Team.
General responsibilities
To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Currently registered with NMC as adult nurse
- Significant experience as an adult registered nurse
- Experience with mentoring new staff and student nurses (Practice Supervisor/ Practice Assessor)
Desirable
- Experience in nursing management of patients with diabetes
- Post-graduate course in Diabetes Care
Skills
Essential
- Able to assess patient holistically and escalate concerns appropriately
- Able to communicate effectively within the team and external stakeholders
- Able to understand an individual's communication, physical & emotional needs; recognise their needs and preferences
- Able to cope with workload and demands of the role on a daily basis
- Ability or willingness to learn teaching methods to all levels of staff and patients.
Desirable
- Proficiently use various IT systems and softwares (e.g. Cerner, spreadsheet).
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Currently registered with NMC as adult nurse
- Significant experience as an adult registered nurse
- Experience with mentoring new staff and student nurses (Practice Supervisor/ Practice Assessor)
Desirable
- Experience in nursing management of patients with diabetes
- Post-graduate course in Diabetes Care
Skills
Essential
- Able to assess patient holistically and escalate concerns appropriately
- Able to communicate effectively within the team and external stakeholders
- Able to understand an individual's communication, physical & emotional needs; recognise their needs and preferences
- Able to cope with workload and demands of the role on a daily basis
- Ability or willingness to learn teaching methods to all levels of staff and patients.
Desirable
- Proficiently use various IT systems and softwares (e.g. Cerner, spreadsheet).
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
