Diabetes Transition nurse
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
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Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced nurse with excellent communication to join the Diabetes Team. We are recruiting to a full time diabetes transition specialist nurse working closely with age groups between 16 and 25 years. You will work closely with the Consultants, Clinical Nurse Specialist's and other multidisciplinary team members playing an important role in the delivery of care and management of people with diabetes both in the community and acute setting. Based between Bentley Medical Centre and Manor hospital you must be able to work autonomously supporting this population across the borough of Walsall , organize your workload effectively and adapt to, as well as drive change at a local level, being flexible is key. You should be a registered nurse or desirable registered children's nurse with a minimum of 5 years post registration experience in nursing. A post graduate qualification in diabetes or experience in diabetes clinical care would be preferred.
Main duties of the job
- To work autonomously in the provision of specialist, evidence based diabetes care with a focus on the 16 to 25 year olds
- To provide a high quality community service for people with diabetes within Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust.
- To assist in the implementation and adoption of local agreed diabetes policies and guidelines
- To maintain Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Standards in all aspects of the job.
To support transitional patients ensuring innovation is maximised in promoting engagement
About us
Based between Bentley Medical Centre and Manor hospital you must be able to work autonomously supporting this population across the borough of Walsall , organize your workload effectively and adapt to, as well as drive change at a local level, being flexible is key. You should be a registered nurse or desirable registered children's nurse with a minimum of 5 years post registration experience in nursing. A post graduate qualification in diabetes or experience in diabetes clinical care would be preferred.
Date posted
16 May 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
407-Community-5294994
Job locations
Manor Hospital
Moat Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS
Employer details
Employer name
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Manor Hospital
Moat Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS
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