Job summary
We have an opportunity for x2 Diabetes Clinical Nurse specialists to join the Diabetes Team at North Middlesex University Hospital.
The Diabetes Specialist Nurse role is integral to working in partnership with both inpatient and outpatient services, to ensure a high quality, needs led service exists for diabetic patients treated within NMUH.
The post holder will provide a high standard of diabetes specialist intervention and education across a diverse and multicultural population.
This role is key in working in partnership with service users, other healthcare providers and professionals to plan, develop, implement and evaluate service developments and diabetes interventions based on current evidence based guidelines and policies, which respond to local need, Trust strategic objectives, government initiatives and national policies.
Main duties of the job
This role is key in working in partnership with service users, other healthcare providers and professionals to plan, develop, implement and evaluate service developments and diabetes interventions based on current evidence based guidelines and policies, which respond to local need, Trust strategic objectives, government initiatives and national policies.
The successful candidate will have excellent working knowledge of how to manage both outpatient and inpatients with Diabetes whilst working collaboratively as a team to ensure all patients are seen and reviewed within the necessary timeframes and provided with outstanding care.
We are looking for a kind, compassionate and motivated individual to join the Diabetes CNS team.
About us
The Diabetes department is a well-established department at the Trust and there are currently 5 Substantive Consultants, 5 CNS', a Diabetic Foot Podiatrist along with other multi-professional team members. Our work centres on Outpatient activity in diabetes as well as inpatient care. The diabetes department provides level 4 diabetes care for the local population.
You will be a registered nurse at Band 5 or above with at least 2 years post registration experience. You will have experience of working with patients with Diabetes or experience of working within a specialist nursing role. You should have proven excellent communication skills, the ability to prioritise and manage a patient caseload and enjoy the challenge of such an exciting opportunity. In return we will provide the opportunity to expand your knowledge, attain invaluable experience and basic competence towards the key dimensions of a specialist nursing role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure that the needs of patients are placed at the center of care delivery, thus achieving trust and national standards for clinical quality, safety and patient experience.
- To participate in and manage caseload of diabetes patients with the support of Clinical Nurse Specialists, Lead nurse and specialty Consultants and specialist registrars.
- To run nurse led clinics independently with clinical guidance as needed for specialties
- Provide appropriate and timely education and advice to patients on all treatment options available.
- To act as a clinical expert role model in nursing care to other nurses with regards to Diabetes.
- To develop advanced nursing practice in diabetes whilst being aware of personal and professional limitations.
- To assist with cross cover of the Diabetes Specialist Nurses within own clinical competence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure that the needs of patients are placed at the center of care delivery, thus achieving trust and national standards for clinical quality, safety and patient experience.
- To participate in and manage caseload of diabetes patients with the support of Clinical Nurse Specialists, Lead nurse and specialty Consultants and specialist registrars.
- To run nurse led clinics independently with clinical guidance as needed for specialties
- Provide appropriate and timely education and advice to patients on all treatment options available.
- To act as a clinical expert role model in nursing care to other nurses with regards to Diabetes.
- To develop advanced nursing practice in diabetes whilst being aware of personal and professional limitations.
- To assist with cross cover of the Diabetes Specialist Nurses within own clinical competence.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Undergraduate degree
- Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
- Diabetes course
Desirable
- Master's degree or working towards
- Advances assessment skills or willing to work towards
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Expert specialist skills and knowledge of managing patients with diabetes
- Knowledge of current advances and pathway of care relevant to Diabetes
- Skilled in use of computers and MS Office packages
- Ability to problem solve, prioritise, work to deadlines and self-motivated
- Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with Multi professional teams
- Competence in intravenous administration in accordance to Trust guidance
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience of nursing patients with Diabetes
Desirable
- Experience of teaching
- Experience of autonomous practice
- Experience of audit and research
- Experience of mentoring and managing junior staff and students
- Experience of developing innovative practice and managing change
Personal qualities
Essential
- Team player
- Leads by good example
- Able to build good working relationships with staff and patients
- Is able to deal with issues in a confidential non-judgemental way
- Is able to accept and act on constructive advice
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Undergraduate degree
- Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
- Diabetes course
Desirable
- Master's degree or working towards
- Advances assessment skills or willing to work towards
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Expert specialist skills and knowledge of managing patients with diabetes
- Knowledge of current advances and pathway of care relevant to Diabetes
- Skilled in use of computers and MS Office packages
- Ability to problem solve, prioritise, work to deadlines and self-motivated
- Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with Multi professional teams
- Competence in intravenous administration in accordance to Trust guidance
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience of nursing patients with Diabetes
Desirable
- Experience of teaching
- Experience of autonomous practice
- Experience of audit and research
- Experience of mentoring and managing junior staff and students
- Experience of developing innovative practice and managing change
Personal qualities
Essential
- Team player
- Leads by good example
- Able to build good working relationships with staff and patients
- Is able to deal with issues in a confidential non-judgemental way
- Is able to accept and act on constructive advice
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).
