Job summary
Band 6 Community Diabetes Nurse
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Community Diabetes Nurse to work with our I Diabetes Nursing service in the borough of Redbridge and the wider BHR teams.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual, with excellent communication skills, who is able to work autonomously, as part of the team and to be an integral member of the wider Diabetes teams in supporting people managing the complexities of diabetes management.
Up to date knowledge of Diabetes management and drug therapies is essential
Previous experience of working in a Diabetes team and Community Nursing experience are desirable.
The ability to travel effectively across the boroughs is necessary.
Main duties of the job
This role requires facilitating patient structured education , having a sound knowledge of the principles of diabetes management and care and a keen interest in professional development & advancing with technology. Therefore experience of teaching and good IT skills is essential.
The post holder will be responsible for providing; supporting and developing the delivery of high quality; evidence based Diabetes clinical practice throughout the local community, in health centre clinics and patients' homes. The successful applicant will be required to work closely with the lead Diabetes consultant, GPs, nursing colleagues and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
About us
COVID-19 VaccinationWe continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.Probationary PeriodThis post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).Starting with NELFTNELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.High Cost Area Supplement - LondonThis post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro rata).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on Part 1 of the NMC
Desirable
- Diabetes qualification
- Non medical prescriber
Experience
Essential
- 2 years Post-Reg experience
- Working as a multidisciplinary team
- experience of working in Diabetes setting
Desirable
- Community Nursing experience
- experience of working in Diabetes Specialist team
Skills
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable team player
- Proven clinical skills in undertaking assessment, developing, implement and evaluating care plans for people with diabetes.
- Presentation Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously and manage and prioritise own work load effectively
Desirable
- Demonstrate comprehensive and extensive community nursing skills
- experience of delivering Structured Education
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Diabetes complications
- Knowledge of Diabetes medications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on Part 1 of the NMC
Desirable
- Diabetes qualification
- Non medical prescriber
Experience
Essential
- 2 years Post-Reg experience
- Working as a multidisciplinary team
- experience of working in Diabetes setting
Desirable
- Community Nursing experience
- experience of working in Diabetes Specialist team
Skills
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable team player
- Proven clinical skills in undertaking assessment, developing, implement and evaluating care plans for people with diabetes.
- Presentation Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously and manage and prioritise own work load effectively
Desirable
- Demonstrate comprehensive and extensive community nursing skills
- experience of delivering Structured Education
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Diabetes complications
- Knowledge of Diabetes medications
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).
