Job summary
The Diabetes Nurse will act as an expert resource providing specialist advice and support regarding the clinical management of patients with diabetes in secondary care areas.
Working closely in and with the multi-disciplinary team. This will include:
- Pro-actively promote and support Think Glucose across secondary care areas.
- Provide clinical assessment and appropriate management strategies for patients including lifestyle choices, oral hypoglycaemic agents, insulin and GLP1, and blood glucose monitoring support.
- Actively engage in structured education programmes for people with diabetes.
- Actively engage in training staff in diabetes managemen
The post holder will also contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures within their sphere of responsibility and where appropriate patient support groups, research, clinical audit and service evaluation.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Take delegated responsibility from the Team Leader for Diabetes for managing patients within a variety of settings, and be responsible for providing clinical assessment and treatment plans for these patients
Responsible for the delivery of high standards of care, monitoring standards on a regular basis, undertaking regular audits of practice and presenting this information to a wider audience
Ensure the delivery of innovative, clinically excellent evidence based care
Work as part of the primary and secondary care team to achieve seamless service for patients.
Support junior staff within their sphere of responsibility and contribute to the Continuing Professional Development of colleagues within Primary, Community and Secondary care settings
Utilise motivational and negotiating techniques to encourage patients to follow the best course of action or treatment when they are resistant to change, frightened or in denial.
Utilise counselling skills such as empathy, listening, unconditional positive regard and congruence when informed consent is required, particularly from vulnerable adults and those with special needs and learning difficulties
Participate in the development of clinical guidelines and operational policies/procedures using the best available evidence base
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
Take delegated responsibility from the Team Leader for Diabetes for managing patients within a variety of settings, and be responsible for providing clinical assessment and treatment plans for these patients
Manage own daily caseload, supervise and guide/mentor junior staff and students where appropriate
Undertake specific tasks as delegated by the Team Leader for Diabetes
Delegate duties to Health Care Support Workers if required and as appropriate
Responsible for the delivery of high standards of care, monitoring standards on a regular basis, undertaking regular audits of practice and presenting this information to a wider audience
Using own initiative and working with the Team Leader for Diabetes and Senior Nurse, to develop innovative ways of working, implementing change effectively and monitoring outcomes
Allocate and prioritise caseload in the absence of the Team Leader for Diabetes ensuring continuity of service and support for staff
Ensure the delivery of innovative, clinically excellent evidence based care
Work as part of the primary and secondary care team to achieve seamless service for patients.
Support junior staff within their sphere of responsibility and contribute to the Continuing Professional Development of colleagues within Primary, Community and Secondary care settings
Deliver sensitive information during clinical consultations. Discuss and facilitate the patients decision-making process regarding future treatment plans
Utilise motivational and negotiating techniques to encourage patients to follow the best course of action or treatment when they are resistant to change, frightened or in denial.
Utilise counselling skills such as empathy, listening, unconditional positive regard and congruence when informed consent is required, particularly from vulnerable adults and those with special needs and learning difficulties
Participate in the development of clinical guidelines and operational policies/procedures using the best available evidence base
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
Take delegated responsibility from the Team Leader for Diabetes for managing patients within a variety of settings, and be responsible for providing clinical assessment and treatment plans for these patients
Manage own daily caseload, supervise and guide/mentor junior staff and students where appropriate
Undertake specific tasks as delegated by the Team Leader for Diabetes
Delegate duties to Health Care Support Workers if required and as appropriate
Responsible for the delivery of high standards of care, monitoring standards on a regular basis, undertaking regular audits of practice and presenting this information to a wider audience
Using own initiative and working with the Team Leader for Diabetes and Senior Nurse, to develop innovative ways of working, implementing change effectively and monitoring outcomes
Allocate and prioritise caseload in the absence of the Team Leader for Diabetes ensuring continuity of service and support for staff
Ensure the delivery of innovative, clinically excellent evidence based care
Work as part of the primary and secondary care team to achieve seamless service for patients.
Support junior staff within their sphere of responsibility and contribute to the Continuing Professional Development of colleagues within Primary, Community and Secondary care settings
Deliver sensitive information during clinical consultations. Discuss and facilitate the patients decision-making process regarding future treatment plans
Utilise motivational and negotiating techniques to encourage patients to follow the best course of action or treatment when they are resistant to change, frightened or in denial.
Utilise counselling skills such as empathy, listening, unconditional positive regard and congruence when informed consent is required, particularly from vulnerable adults and those with special needs and learning difficulties
Participate in the development of clinical guidelines and operational policies/procedures using the best available evidence base
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
English
Essential
- Registered General nurse with a BSc in adult nursing
Desirable
English
Essential
- Post registration clinical experience in diabetes care
Desirable
- specialist qualification in diabetes care
English
Essential
- Experience in teaching others in the clinical role
Desirable
Person Specification
English
Essential
- Registered General nurse with a BSc in adult nursing
Desirable
English
Essential
- Post registration clinical experience in diabetes care
Desirable
- specialist qualification in diabetes care
English
Essential
- Experience in teaching others in the clinical role
Desirable
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).
