Diabetes Specialist Nurse

Location: London Borough of Bromley

Band 7 - £55,524 - £62,652 per annum pro rata

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Diabetes Specialist Nurse and Independent Prescriber to join our forward-thinking Community Diabetes Team. This unique role combines advanced clinical practice with leadership of an innovative Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) and insulin optimisation programme, supporting people living with diabetes to improve glycaemic control, increase independence and enhance their quality of life. Working collaboratively across primary, community and secondary care, the successful candidate will play a key role in driving service innovation, improving patient outcomes and shaping the future delivery of integrated diabetes care across Bromley.

Main

duties of the job

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of duties and responsibilities related to this job role.

The post holder will work collaboratively with the Diabetes Service Lead, the wider Community Diabetes Team and multidisciplinary colleagues across Bromley Healthcare and partner organisations to deliver high-quality, evidence-based diabetes care and lead service improvement initiatives.

The post holder will provide expert clinical leadership, specialist diabetes management and education for people living with diabetes, their carers and healthcare professionals. As an independent practitioner and non-medical prescriber, they will undertake comprehensive assessment, initiating, adjusting and optimising diabetes therapies within scope of practice and in accordance with local and national guidance.

The role comprises two key functions:

Clinical Diabetes Specialist Nurse Function

Diabetes Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Remote Monitoring Project Nurse

About us

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.

Job

responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details relating to this job role of Diabetes Specialist Nurse.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Registered Adult Nurse
• V300 prescribing
• MSc in relevant topic
• Teaching qualification
• DESMOND/X-Pert or similar qualification

professional registration

• NMC Registered Adult Nurse

Training

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development with post registration training/experience in diabetes.

Specific Skills

• Up to date knowledge of current NHS Agenda
• Excellent knowledge of diabetes and its management
• Excellent/consistent standards of clinical care
• Excellent patient management and assessment skills
• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
• Ability to interpret clinical data and use clinical judgement and reasoning skills
• Ability to work with people from varying backgrounds and complex needs and levels of understanding.
• Report writing skills
• Excellent organisational skills and time management
• Very good understanding of Clinical Governance
• Teaching skills - ability to give presentations/group sessions
• Experience of writing policies and procedures.
• Experience of clinical audit
• Understanding of Research…