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South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Diabetes Nurse

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced registered nurse who is looking for an opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills within the specialist field of Diabetes.

This post will allow the successful candidate to advance their knowledge in diabetes care and the long-term health needs of patients. You will have a keen interest in diabetes and be able to demonstrate this. Although some experience in the field of diabetes nursing would be advantageous this is not essential.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a nurse to work predominantly within the hospital setting and as you will be assessing and advising on in-patient care, your communication skills will be excellent. You will provide education and support to patients and their families and will undertake nurse-led and multi-disciplinary clinics for Diabetes, endocrinology and weight management. You will also provide education and support to staff within the trust to improve the quality of Diabetes care.

You will be expected to work at any of the hospitals run by the trust and GP surgeries therefore the ability to travel is essential. This is an exciting opportunity to work in the field of diabetes and make a difference to patient's experiences and improve the quality of diabetes care.

The applicants must be committed to providing an excellent standard of patient care, and also to their own professional development. He/she will have excellent communication skills and be supportive and open to new initiatives.

About us

Leadership and Improvement Training

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to

Explore leadership within the NHS

Promote Trust Values and Behaviours

Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills

Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role

After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.

Details

Date posted

11 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-UE-5368288

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse
  • Degree or Diploma in Nursing

Desirable

  • Recognisable teaching qualification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Significant post registration experience at band 5 or above

Desirable

  • Knowledge of National Diabetes Policies
  • Working in Diabetes care Setting
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse
  • Degree or Diploma in Nursing

Desirable

  • Recognisable teaching qualification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Significant post registration experience at band 5 or above

Desirable

  • Knowledge of National Diabetes Policies
  • Working in Diabetes care Setting

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Diabetes care centre departmental manager

Christine Lacey

christine.lacey1@nhs.net

01642854235

Details

Date posted

11 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-UE-5368288

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Supporting documents

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