Job summary
An exciting new role is available within in our team for a Diabetes Educator. This is a role for someone passionate about diabetes education, in particular staff education.
We are looking for a creative thinker who is able to put innovative ideas into practice, keep learning understandable and accessible for all MTW members of staff. The ideal candidate would be an experienced DSN. Motivated, a good team player, aware of own capabilities, who is able to adapt to a more virtual working world.
The successful candidate will have a strategic role in developing our diabetes education service cross site. Thinking strategically or having the ability to develop this skill is essential. Therefore, both knowledge of diabetes and delivery of education are central to this role.
If you have a strong background of skills in education but need assistance with your diabetes knowledge development and you are interested in the role, please make contact prior to application.
Main duties of the job
We aim to offer diabetes specialist nurses the opportunity to work in any area of our service over time, to develop a broad range of diabetes knowledge, experience and skills. Our service covers in-patient, out-patient and community diabetes CNS roles so a unique place to work for any Diabetes CNS wishing to progress in the professional.
We are a friendly team and a team who would support anyone new to our team. Experience of in patient nursing would be an advantage to this current role.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent. The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex. The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country. We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: to be confirmed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: to be confirmed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 NMC Registered Nurse
- Diabetes Course (Degree, Diploma or Certificate)
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification or equivalent
- Masters level study
- Willingness to undertake Non-medical prescribing course
Experience/knowledge
Essential
- Post registration experience
- Knowledge of diabetes from DSN experience or transferable practical diabetes knowledge (i.e. practice nursing)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes
- Knowledge of diabetes specialist clinical treatments and an awareness of diabetes technologies
Desirable
- Experience with implementing change
- Knowledge of diabetes learning resources
- Willingness to learn and acquire skills, training to meet needs of service
Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Good clinical assessment skills or willingness to develop these.
- Good listening, observational and interpretive skills.
- Demonstrate effective teaching skills.
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking audits.
- Project management
- Effective presentation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 NMC Registered Nurse
- Diabetes Course (Degree, Diploma or Certificate)
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification or equivalent
- Masters level study
- Willingness to undertake Non-medical prescribing course
Experience/knowledge
Essential
- Post registration experience
- Knowledge of diabetes from DSN experience or transferable practical diabetes knowledge (i.e. practice nursing)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes
- Knowledge of diabetes specialist clinical treatments and an awareness of diabetes technologies
Desirable
- Experience with implementing change
- Knowledge of diabetes learning resources
- Willingness to learn and acquire skills, training to meet needs of service
Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Good clinical assessment skills or willingness to develop these.
- Good listening, observational and interpretive skills.
- Demonstrate effective teaching skills.
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking audits.
- Project management
- Effective presentation skills
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).
