Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Community Diabetes Specialist Nurse

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Job summary

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join the Harrogate and Rural Alliance Adult Community Services as a Diabetes Specialist Nurse? This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join forward thinking and passionate teams in delivering care and support to people living with diabetes out in the community.

The role will primarily involve supporting the community teams in the management of patients with diabetes, providing education to community based colleagues, patients/carers, supporting discharge of patients from hospital, reducing admissions, caseload reviews and service development.

We will consider a Band 6 - Band 7 Development post

Compassionate care with our Trust values of Kindness; Integrity; Teamwork and Equality at its heart is essential for success in this role.

Experience in diabetes care is essential and community experience preferred. Part time and job share considered. Please contact Lynne Boyd - Community Services Matron 07919493187 with any queries about the role.

Main duties of the job

Contributing significantly to the management of patients with diabetes in the community setting, facilitating a smooth transition between primary and secondary care.

You will regularly review community nurse caseloads and assess patients following discharge from hospital aiming to adjust treatments as required and reducing workload of community nursing teams

You will provide management plans, treatment advice and support for adults with diabetes in the community, their families and/or carers and act as a clinical and educational resource for other health care professionals.

You will be a good team player but able to work autonomously, always striving to improve the care of and empower people with diabetes to self-manage where appropriate.

You will provide support to community teams, GPs and community colleagues as required.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.

Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards

Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.

Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion

Details

Date posted

06 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year Pro rata. We will consider a Band 6 - Band 7 Development post

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share

Reference number

421-CCS-0337R-E

Job locations

Adult Community Services

Unit B3B, Crimple Court, Hornbeam Park

Harrogate

HG2 8PB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Lynne Boyd on lynne.boyd2@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Lynne Boyd on lynne.boyd2@nhs.net

Person Specification

Community DSN

Essential

  • Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register
  • RGN with academic diabetes qualification
  • Non medical prescribing qualification (V300)
  • First level degree or actively studying towards
  • Post registration nursing experience at Band 6
  • At least 3 years recent clinical experience in diabetes care/acute setting/community setting

Desirable

  • Educated to or willing to work to Masters level Advanced Clinical Practice
  • Community experience
  • Research and audit experience
Person Specification

Community DSN

Essential

  • Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register
  • RGN with academic diabetes qualification
  • Non medical prescribing qualification (V300)
  • First level degree or actively studying towards
  • Post registration nursing experience at Band 6
  • At least 3 years recent clinical experience in diabetes care/acute setting/community setting

Desirable

  • Educated to or willing to work to Masters level Advanced Clinical Practice
  • Community experience
  • Research and audit experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Adult Community Services

Unit B3B, Crimple Court, Hornbeam Park

Harrogate

HG2 8PB


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Adult Community Services

Unit B3B, Crimple Court, Hornbeam Park

Harrogate

HG2 8PB


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Community Services Matron

Lynne Boyd

lynne.boyd2@nhs.net

07919493187

Details

Date posted

06 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year Pro rata. We will consider a Band 6 - Band 7 Development post

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share

Reference number

421-CCS-0337R-E

Job locations

Adult Community Services

Unit B3B, Crimple Court, Hornbeam Park

Harrogate

HG2 8PB


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