Specialist Diabetes Nurse

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Central London Community Health Trust Full time

Job summary

Diabetes is a key priority for Brent and Harrow developing a model of care for the management of patients with Diabetes.

We are looking to recruit a Band 7 Diabetes Nurse Specialists who is passionate about diabetes care. We are a multidisciplinary team consisting of consultants, dieticians, podiatrists as well as specialist nurses. The team receives referrals from many primary care services as well as local acute hospitals.

To work as an independent practitioner and demonstrate specialist skills and knowledge through expert nursing advanced clinical skills and maintain a high professional standard of care and expertise, acting as a role model for other healthcare professionals. Work with Diabetes Service Lead and Consultant Clinical Lead, assess referrals, prioritise, and decide when patients need to be seen and by whom ( Consultants and Nurses), and refer patients to other services (Podiatry, Dietetics etc).

Main duties of the job

To hold a caseload of patients with type 2 diabetes, undertake home visits for the assessment and review of housebound patients with diabetes. Provide support and education to GPs and practice nurses and make recommendations relating to the adjustment of medication and treatment and the need for diagnostic tests. To work with a range of agencies and health care professionals including District Nursing, learning disabilities and nursing homes and effectively communicate information to ensure continuity of care.

The post holder will provide support to primary care practice and other services to develop a structured approach to the management of Diabetes and work to agreed clinical protocols and guidelines ensuring comprehensive care across the diverse population of the Borough.

About us

Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit) Support with gaining your driving license *T&C's apply Car lease scheme *T&C's apply Flexible working options Annual travel card loan Training, support and development in your career

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At CLCH we appreciate and are proud of the diversity in the communities we serve and the workforce we employ. Applications are open and welcome to anyone, regardless of your age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We are proud to say that we follow the workforce race equality standard and 28% of our senior staff (8A and above) are from a BAME background. CLCH also has active BAME and LGBTQI networks.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be an experienced Diabetes Nurse with relevant post registration training. Ideally be an independent Nurse Prescriber or demonstrate a willingness to achieve qualification. You will have supervisory responsibility and able to guide and teach members of the clinical team. In return we offer a supportive environment for growth and development identified through the yearly appraisal.

Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration First Degree or equivalent experience ENB 928 and 998 or equivalent level of knowledge Masters degree or evidence of working towards Evidence of CPD with particular relevance to diabetes Non-Medical Prescribing or working towards

Desirable

Recognised Management qualification Community Nursing qualification

Experience

Essential

Minimum of 5 years post - registration Minimum of 2 years (full-time, or equivalent number of hours) in Diabetes Knowledge of relevant strategies for diabetes and nursing care Working as member of a multi-disciplinary team Experience of mentoring & supervising staff Management of change Working across organisational boundaries Has initiated or been involved in research & audit Experience of networking Computer Skills

Desirable

Experience of working in community setting Experience of writing, working within & evaluating protocols

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Up to date knowledge of all aspects of diabetes care and broad experience of working within this speciality. Knowledge of current developments in nursing & diabetes care Understanding of multidisciplinary and inter-professional practice Understanding of clinical supervision Proven management & leadership skills Is able to demonstrate an understanding and empathy relating to the condition of diabetes and the challenges facing the diabetic client Can demonstrate using teaching / educational skills in their daily practice - in formal and informal settings Knowledge of research and audit in practice Ability to plan, organise and work under pressure Aptitude for cross organisation working Needs assessment skills

Personal

Essential

Empathetic and non-judgemental Ability to work as part of team and own initiative Highly self-motivated Ability to work flexibly Is open and friendly Ability to work under pressure Can demonstrate a clear understanding of issues surrounding equality and diversity Ability to move between sites, including patients homes Ability to move between sites, including patients homes

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