Job summary
If you are looking for your next challenge to add to your portfolio, then look no further. We are looking for a new or experienced Band 7 Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join our dynamic community diabetes service serving the London Borough of Enfield. The successful candidate should have the ability to undertake advanced clinical assessments of patients with a diagnosis of diabetes providing appropriate clinical intervention, support, non-medical prescribing ( desirable) , and advice to patients and carers. This role involves clinical decision-making, advanced clinical practice, support with service projects and delivery of scheduled and unscheduled clinical care. The successful candidate will be capable of acting as an expert resource on diabetes and have close liaison with GPs, other members of the integrated community teams, and with social care partners is an essential facet of the role. The service has close liaison with the local secondary care providers, primary care, voluntary organisations and local authorities with the aim of providing a seamless journey for people living with diabetes.
The Trust supports staff with career development, physical and mental health and wellbeing as well as many other benefits. This an amazing opportunity to be part of the diabetes team and the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Post holders must be able to actively demonstrate and proactively to deliver effective and personal care which is safe for patients in a calm, caring and compassionate manner to every patient, every time.
To perform a comprehensive Diabetes assessment of adults referred to the Diabetes Nursing service with diverse presentations and complex physical and medical conditions.
Use analytical skills to undertake the nurse led consultation and assess the person with diabetes in the community setting and be able to plan, implement and evaluate care in a holistic and inclusive way, ensuring where possible engagement andcooperation with care goals. Care provided will reflect current local and national guidelines.
To provide relevant diabetes educational sessions to other Health care professionals, junior diabetes nurses colleagues, patient and their families, residential and nursing home where appropriate.
To undertake evidence-based audit and a project to further own and teams' clinical practice. Make recommendations to clinical lead or manager where appropriate.
Participate in research and clinical audit within the field of diabetes, both locally and nationally and to disseminate any research findings.
Supervise and support junior members of the team in managing their caseloads.
Use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients and carers to progress treatment programmes
About us
North Mid is part of North Central London integrated care system - consisting of the NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. As with other ICS's, we are working increasingly closely with partners and indeed many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Whilst all organisations remain as standalone, statutory bodies we have an ICS infrastructure for making shared decisions and agreeing shared approaches.
We are proud of our staff and want to ensure their training allows them to provide excellent clinical care. We are also a training unit for medical students from UCL and St George's University Grenada, and for nursing and midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job description
The successful candidate should have the ability to undertake advanced clinical assessments of patients with a diagnosis of diabetes providing appropriate clinical intervention, support, non-medical prescribing ( desirable) , and advice to patients and carers. This role involves clinical decision-making, advanced clinical practice, support with service projects and delivery of scheduled and unscheduled clinical care. The successful candidate will be capable of acting as an expert resource on diabetes and have close liaison with GPs, other members of the integrated community teams, and with social care partners is an essential facet of the role. The service has close liaison with the local secondary care providers, primary care, voluntary organisations and local authorities with the aim of providing a seamless journey for people living with diabetes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job description
The successful candidate should have the ability to undertake advanced clinical assessments of patients with a diagnosis of diabetes providing appropriate clinical intervention, support, non-medical prescribing ( desirable) , and advice to patients and carers. This role involves clinical decision-making, advanced clinical practice, support with service projects and delivery of scheduled and unscheduled clinical care. The successful candidate will be capable of acting as an expert resource on diabetes and have close liaison with GPs, other members of the integrated community teams, and with social care partners is an essential facet of the role. The service has close liaison with the local secondary care providers, primary care, voluntary organisations and local authorities with the aim of providing a seamless journey for people living with diabetes.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- RGN Adults (NMC) First degree
- Further relevant training about Diabetes care
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- oSecond degree oMasters oOther qualifications (must state which field)
V300/100 Prescribing
Desirable
- V300/100 Prescribing: Hold current registration as an v300 non-medical prescriber with the RPSGB or the NMC. Have a certificate to demonstrate he/she has successfully completed the physical health course for mental health staff
- Have a certificate to demonstrate he/she has successfully completed the advanced physical health course
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Minimum of 3years post qualification. Experience of providing patient education in an individual or group setting. Providing training and development to staff from a range of backgrounds and levels. Assessing and prescribing care plans for patients with complex diabetes needs. Knowledgeable of medication used in diabetes.
- Experience in managing a group of patients living with diabetes and completing care plan. Demonstrate relevant knowledge gained in previous employment or elsewhere Knowledge of service improvements.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- IT skills RIO including spread sheets and databases Data collection and monitoring
- Ability to work closely with MDT to promote best practice in the care of Diabetic patients. Ability to work autonomously to deliver to tight deadlines Ability to lead audit in the community as part of the wider clinical governance framework
- Negotiation and facilitation skills IT skills RIO including spread sheets and databases Data collection and monitoring Ability to work closely with MDT to promote best practice in the care of Diabetic patients. Ability to work autonomously to deliver to tight deadlines Ability to lead audit in the community as part of the wider clinical governance framework Ability to present complex clinical information in a way that is understandable to a range of staff. Knowledge of risks and governance
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Evidence of team working and interpersonal skills Demonstrates and role models BEH Trust values. Able to produce high standard care Importance of a positive "can do" attitude and a positive attitude to change Motivated to own personal development Manages time effectively Strong Communication skills both written and verbal
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Car driver and driving license for business use
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- RGN Adults (NMC) First degree
- Further relevant training about Diabetes care
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- oSecond degree oMasters oOther qualifications (must state which field)
V300/100 Prescribing
Desirable
- V300/100 Prescribing: Hold current registration as an v300 non-medical prescriber with the RPSGB or the NMC. Have a certificate to demonstrate he/she has successfully completed the physical health course for mental health staff
- Have a certificate to demonstrate he/she has successfully completed the advanced physical health course
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Minimum of 3years post qualification. Experience of providing patient education in an individual or group setting. Providing training and development to staff from a range of backgrounds and levels. Assessing and prescribing care plans for patients with complex diabetes needs. Knowledgeable of medication used in diabetes.
- Experience in managing a group of patients living with diabetes and completing care plan. Demonstrate relevant knowledge gained in previous employment or elsewhere Knowledge of service improvements.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- IT skills RIO including spread sheets and databases Data collection and monitoring
- Ability to work closely with MDT to promote best practice in the care of Diabetic patients. Ability to work autonomously to deliver to tight deadlines Ability to lead audit in the community as part of the wider clinical governance framework
- Negotiation and facilitation skills IT skills RIO including spread sheets and databases Data collection and monitoring Ability to work closely with MDT to promote best practice in the care of Diabetic patients. Ability to work autonomously to deliver to tight deadlines Ability to lead audit in the community as part of the wider clinical governance framework Ability to present complex clinical information in a way that is understandable to a range of staff. Knowledge of risks and governance
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Evidence of team working and interpersonal skills Demonstrates and role models BEH Trust values. Able to produce high standard care Importance of a positive "can do" attitude and a positive attitude to change Motivated to own personal development Manages time effectively Strong Communication skills both written and verbal
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Car driver and driving license for business use
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).
