Job summary
North East Essex Diabetes Service (NEEDS) is an award-winning, progressive service comprising three Diabetes Consultants/Endocrinologists, Specialist Diabetes Practitioners from a range of professional backgrounds, and a highly valued administrative team. We provide specialist diabetes care to approximately 25,000 people across North East Essex, including clinics for complex diabetes, young people, pre-pregnancy and antenatal care, insulin pump therapy and multidisciplinary foot services. We deliver local and national structured diabetes education programmes and place a strong emphasis on supporting and upskilling primary care through education sessions, mentorship and in-practice support. We also contribute to a wider programme of health professional education and upskilling across North East Essex. We work closely with community services, lifestyle services, mental health services, pharmacy teams and the ICB. We are a friendly and enthusiastic team committed to patient-centred, safe and high-quality care, and we foster a supportive learning environment with regular CPD, supervision and development opportunities to support evidence-based practice.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity
has arisen for a Band 6 equivalent Specialist Diabetes Clinician to join
our integrated, multidisciplinary diabetes team.
This post involves
working across specialist community services and primary care, with close
links to secondary care. The role includes managing a clinical caseload
under appropriate supervision, applying specialist diabetes knowledge
(including diabetes technologies), and contributing to the delivery of
education for patients, carers and healthcare professionals. This role
would suit a motivated and enthusiastic clinician who enjoys working as
part of a multidisciplinary team and is developing confidence in
specialist diabetes practice. You will have a minimum 2-years
post-registration experience, including some experience in diabetes care
gained through a relevant role or study. Experience in supporting
education delivery, group facilitation or presentations would be welcomed
but is not essential, as training and mentorship will be provided.
About us
Suffolk GP Federation CIC is a not-for-profit community interest company. Our main purpose is to support Primary Care across Suffolk including support with working collaboratively and at scale. We also deliver a portfolio of NHS services across Suffolk and North East Essex, including Podiatry, Ultrasound, Diabetes, as well as urgent Care Services including the Out of Hours face-to-face Service in Suffolk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description: Are you looking to work with a dynamic, forward-thinking and clinically led team? Do you have experience as a clinician with an interest in diabetes, innovation, service development and education? Are you seeking a challenging and rewarding role with opportunities to develop your specialist skills? Excellent organisational and communication skills are essential. You will be supported to develop your specialist skills and contribute to service improvement activities appropriate to your role. Additional training will be offered, and progression will be supported in line with experience and development. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. Flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments can be discussed. Please only apply if you meet the essential criteria within the person specification. A full UK driving licence is essential for this post. This vacancy may close early if a suitable applicant is identified.
A strong ethos of flexible working, issued with your own laptop to help us maintain (or reclaim) that work/life balance.
Innovative teams who strive in forward thinking, with a voice that is heard.
A framework for support and development of staff.
A visible and supportive management team, with operational support that get it
Excellent IT teams & support giving us first class equipment and no wait responses
A commitment to personal development, training, and leadership opportunities, with service-managed training budgets
Cycle to work scheme
Death in service cover
Competitive salaries with annual benchmarking
27 days holiday (plus bank holidays) on starting, rising to 29 days (plus bank holidays) after 5 years service
Blue Light Card Employer access to the discount service with thousands of discounts online and on the high street
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description: Are you looking to work with a dynamic, forward-thinking and clinically led team? Do you have experience as a clinician with an interest in diabetes, innovation, service development and education? Are you seeking a challenging and rewarding role with opportunities to develop your specialist skills? Excellent organisational and communication skills are essential. You will be supported to develop your specialist skills and contribute to service improvement activities appropriate to your role. Additional training will be offered, and progression will be supported in line with experience and development. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. Flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments can be discussed. Please only apply if you meet the essential criteria within the person specification. A full UK driving licence is essential for this post. This vacancy may close early if a suitable applicant is identified.
A strong ethos of flexible working, issued with your own laptop to help us maintain (or reclaim) that work/life balance.
Innovative teams who strive in forward thinking, with a voice that is heard.
A framework for support and development of staff.
A visible and supportive management team, with operational support that get it
Excellent IT teams & support giving us first class equipment and no wait responses
A commitment to personal development, training, and leadership opportunities, with service-managed training budgets
Cycle to work scheme
Death in service cover
Competitive salaries with annual benchmarking
27 days holiday (plus bank holidays) on starting, rising to 29 days (plus bank holidays) after 5 years service
Blue Light Card Employer access to the discount service with thousands of discounts online and on the high street
Person Specification
See Person Specification
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Diabetes experience
Desirable
- Experience of insulin therapy management
Person Specification
See Person Specification
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Diabetes experience
Desirable
- Experience of insulin therapy management
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
