Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has come up for a dynamic and enthusiastic qualified nurse to join the Stockport integrated diabetes specialist service.
The post will offer the right individual an opportunity to operate within all elements of the speciality and to gain valuable experience working alongside the multiprofessional team that assists within the individualised holistic care of patients with Diabetes.
You must be a qualified nurse with relevant experience in diabetes, either working in a specialist diabetes role or a role where you are able to demonstrate provision of enhanced diabetes care.
Ideally you will have undertaken an accredited course in diabetes and be able to demonstrate appropriate knowledge of relevant diabetes guidelines.You will also hold a teaching and/or mentoring qualification and demonstrate experience and knowledge in education, teaching and mentorship for health care professionals and patients. Applicants must be able to work on their own as well as being part of the multi-disciplinary team. You will manage your own work load and undertake nurse led clinics, multi-disciplinary clinics and home visits as required. You will play a key role in supporting and educating patients, as well as healthcare professionals to improve the quality of diabetes care.
Main duties of the job
Be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work using evidence based practice and expert knowledge in the area of diabetes to influence the management of patients in your care (in accordance with National and local Trust policies and NMC guidelines).
Be clinically responsible for a designated caseload of patients with diabetes, ensuring high standards of care. Be prepared to undertake training in order to fulfil further duties identified as part of the role within service developments or individual performance review.
Organise workload effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time, and in accordance with service demand/requirements on a changing basis.
Provide telephone assessment and support/education patients, relatives/ carers, including counselling and goal setting on risk factor modification, acknowledging instances where there may be difficulties due to language, education or other barriers, thus facilitating appropriate care/support on the phone.
Act as an educational resource for patients, families/carers and other healthcare professionals, with respect to all aspects of diabetes, its signs, symptoms and management.
Please refer to job description for more details.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listenWe believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve thediversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexualorientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that areunderrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached documents (Job description) for detailed job description and main responsibilities.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached documents (Job description) for detailed job description and main responsibilities.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registered Nurse - NMC
- Nursing Degree/diploma level or equivalent experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience at band 5 or above working in the field of diabetes.
- Knowledge of guidelines and quality frameworks for diabetes
- Demonstrate initiative and innovative practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of diabetes specialist clinical treatments and technology
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
- Ability to implement research/undertake audit recommendations
- Working within an acute and community setting
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Evidence of negotiation and diplomacy skills
- Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge in diabetes or experience of working as a diabetes specialist nurse
Work related circumstances
Essential
- Ability to work across sites and travel to community clinics/venue
- Flexibility
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registered Nurse - NMC
- Nursing Degree/diploma level or equivalent experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience at band 5 or above working in the field of diabetes.
- Knowledge of guidelines and quality frameworks for diabetes
- Demonstrate initiative and innovative practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of diabetes specialist clinical treatments and technology
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
- Ability to implement research/undertake audit recommendations
- Working within an acute and community setting
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Evidence of negotiation and diplomacy skills
- Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge in diabetes or experience of working as a diabetes specialist nurse
Work related circumstances
Essential
- Ability to work across sites and travel to community clinics/venue
- Flexibility
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).
