Job summary
Applications are invited for a Band 7 Diabetes Specialist Nurse (Mental Health), to cover Mental Health units at Newham University Hospital and Eastham Care Centre. The post is 0.8 WTE, successful applicant will cover mental health diabetes clinic for two days and adult Diabetes clinic within Newham. The post holder will also cover Tower Hamlet and Hackney Mental Health Services when necessary.
Main duties of the job
Newham Community Diabetes Service is based at Shrewsbury Road Health Centre. You will be working within an enthusiastic team of Community diabetes nurse specialists and other health care professionals, providing clinical / education support for patients with diabetes and their carers.
The successful applicant must have undertaken a recognised programme of diabetes training and have demonstrable experience of working as a diabetes specialist nurse with proven clinical skills. You must be self-motivating, organised, computer literate and able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with a commitment to continued personal development. This role would offer opportunities to expand your diabetes nursing skills in a mental health setting as well as consolidating your existing knowledge.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the person specification and job description.
For more details contact:
Michael Asumah, telephone 02079093624, email michael.asumah1@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the person specification and job description.
For more details contact:
Michael Asumah, telephone 02079093624, email michael.asumah1@nhs.net
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse on Part 1 of the NMC register (Registered General Nurse).
- oRelevant post graduate diabetes qualifications e.g. ENB 998
- oRelevant post graduate mentoring Qualifications
- oGraduate in Nursing or health related Knowledge
- oNone Medical Prescribing or working towards it
- oIT skills/qualifications
- oA willingness to participate in continuing professional development.
- oEvidence of CPD with particular relevance to diabetes.
Desirable
- oRelevant Postgraduate mental health qualification
- oCounselling qualification
- oManagement qualification.
Experience
Essential
- oRelevant post registration experience
- oSubstantial experience (full time or equivalent number of hours) in diabetes care
- o5 Years post registration experience
- Up to date knowledge of all aspect of diabetes care and broad experience of working within this specialty.
- Experience of supervising junior staff/nursing students
- Awareness of the structure and organisation of the wider NHS
Desirable
- Experience in the care of mental health patients
- Community experience
Other
Essential
- oCar Driver with UK Driving License
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oUp to date knowledge of all aspect of diabetes care and broad experience of working within this specialty.
- oKnowledge of current developments in nursing and diabetes care
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse on Part 1 of the NMC register (Registered General Nurse).
- oRelevant post graduate diabetes qualifications e.g. ENB 998
- oRelevant post graduate mentoring Qualifications
- oGraduate in Nursing or health related Knowledge
- oNone Medical Prescribing or working towards it
- oIT skills/qualifications
- oA willingness to participate in continuing professional development.
- oEvidence of CPD with particular relevance to diabetes.
Desirable
- oRelevant Postgraduate mental health qualification
- oCounselling qualification
- oManagement qualification.
Experience
Essential
- oRelevant post registration experience
- oSubstantial experience (full time or equivalent number of hours) in diabetes care
- o5 Years post registration experience
- Up to date knowledge of all aspect of diabetes care and broad experience of working within this specialty.
- Experience of supervising junior staff/nursing students
- Awareness of the structure and organisation of the wider NHS
Desirable
- Experience in the care of mental health patients
- Community experience
Other
Essential
- oCar Driver with UK Driving License
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oUp to date knowledge of all aspect of diabetes care and broad experience of working within this specialty.
- oKnowledge of current developments in nursing and diabetes care
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).
