Job summary
We
are currently seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic registered nurse to join our
diabetes specialist nursing team at University Hospital of North Durham (UHND).
The successful applicant will work across UHND and associated sites, such as
Chester-le-Street and Shotley Bridge community hospitals. The team routinely cover
services between 9-5pm, 5-days a week however there is flexibility with start
times and the potential for weekend working in the future. The role involves
providing high quality, specialist nursing care to adult patients living with
diabetes. The successful applicant will be required to hold a first level
nursing registration with the NMC and role specific training can be provided
for the right candidate.
Main duties of the job
As
a diabetes specialist nurse you will provide evidence-based holistic care to a
population of patients living with diabetes. The role provides varied
day-to-day experiences covering both inpatient care and outpatient clinics. The
complexities of diabetes care requires higher-level thinking and a system wide
nursing approach to enable the best possible outcome for our patients
therefore, you will work along side multiple specialities such as palliative
care, obstetrics and paediatric diabetes teams to name a few. The right
candidate will be committed to continuous professional development whilst
helping drive the service forward keeping patients at the heart of what we do.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
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From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have been employed for a minimum of two years
of as a HCA Band 3 within the NHS for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Triaging and reviewing patients
living with diabetes in an inpatient setting whilst they may be acutely unwell.
Supporting non-diabetes specialist
colleagues with education, advice and governance from a diabetes specialist
perspective.
Supporting patients in outpatient
clinics, making clinical decisions within your scope of practice alongside the
wider MDT.
Taking calls from patients living
in the community who rely the team as a key point of contact for their diabetes
care.
Playing an essential part in
supporting the band 7's and diabetes matron with service delivery, maintaining
standards of patient care in line with the NMC and relevant national and
international guidelines for diabetes care.
Supporting patient and families/carers
to live well with diabetes, providing patient education and sharing highly
specialised knowledge.
Maintaining a high level of
clinical curiosity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Triaging and reviewing patients
living with diabetes in an inpatient setting whilst they may be acutely unwell.
Supporting non-diabetes specialist
colleagues with education, advice and governance from a diabetes specialist
perspective.
Supporting patients in outpatient
clinics, making clinical decisions within your scope of practice alongside the
wider MDT.
Taking calls from patients living
in the community who rely the team as a key point of contact for their diabetes
care.
Playing an essential part in
supporting the band 7's and diabetes matron with service delivery, maintaining
standards of patient care in line with the NMC and relevant national and
international guidelines for diabetes care.
Supporting patient and families/carers
to live well with diabetes, providing patient education and sharing highly
specialised knowledge.
Maintaining a high level of
clinical curiosity.
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- 1st Level Registration with the NMC (Adult).
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Communicates complex sensitive, confidential information concerning patients displaying empathy and reassurance (Some may have additional needs; patients may be resistive to support from healthcare professionals)
- Demonstrates skills for assessing and interpreting complex needs of patients
- Plans provision of care for patients,
- Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates clinical care of patients;
- Provides specialist advice to patients/carers
- Develops and implements specialist programmes of care
- Imparts unwelcome news, care of terminally ill/ safeguarding issues
- Follows policies, makes comments on proposals for change
- clinical supervision of students; provides training to others
- Works within codes of practice and professional guidelines.
- Occasional participation in Research & Development activity
- Driving
Desirable
- Experience of diabetes specialist nursing in previous roles.
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registration with the NMC (Adult)
- Professional knowledge of diabetes care acquired through degree or equivalent level of demonstrable professional knowledge/experience.
Desirable
- Diabetes management qualification
- Non-Medical Prescribing
- Management and leadership course
- Diploma level specialist training, experience, short courses which indicate a clear passion for diabetes or cardio-renal metabolic (CVRM) nursing.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a Nurse in a team supporting patients with diabetes in any form.
- Experience of managing own workload
Desirable
- Experience of audit/research
- Experience of patient education
- Evidence of recent on-going CPD
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work hours flexibly when service needs require
- Ability to travel independently
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- 1st Level Registration with the NMC (Adult).
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Communicates complex sensitive, confidential information concerning patients displaying empathy and reassurance (Some may have additional needs; patients may be resistive to support from healthcare professionals)
- Demonstrates skills for assessing and interpreting complex needs of patients
- Plans provision of care for patients,
- Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates clinical care of patients;
- Provides specialist advice to patients/carers
- Develops and implements specialist programmes of care
- Imparts unwelcome news, care of terminally ill/ safeguarding issues
- Follows policies, makes comments on proposals for change
- clinical supervision of students; provides training to others
- Works within codes of practice and professional guidelines.
- Occasional participation in Research & Development activity
- Driving
Desirable
- Experience of diabetes specialist nursing in previous roles.
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registration with the NMC (Adult)
- Professional knowledge of diabetes care acquired through degree or equivalent level of demonstrable professional knowledge/experience.
Desirable
- Diabetes management qualification
- Non-Medical Prescribing
- Management and leadership course
- Diploma level specialist training, experience, short courses which indicate a clear passion for diabetes or cardio-renal metabolic (CVRM) nursing.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a Nurse in a team supporting patients with diabetes in any form.
- Experience of managing own workload
Desirable
- Experience of audit/research
- Experience of patient education
- Evidence of recent on-going CPD
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work hours flexibly when service needs require
- Ability to travel independently
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).
