Diabetes Specialist Nurse

Job Summary

Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to join an established team of highly specialised diabetes nurses in our Mid-Nottinghamshire team.

Our diabetes nurses work with primary care colleagues to provide the highest quality proactive care to our patients in Mid-Nottinghamshire, working as part of the Diabetes LES (Local Enhanced Service) in Nottinghamshire.

Work as part of a system to provide the best care possible as part of this innovative primary‑care facing enhanced service, with training and development at the heart of its delivery.

Predominantly clinic‑based role, primarily facing primary care, working with GPs and Practice Nurses to provide the highest possible care to patients.

Part of the wider local integrated team, which is neighbourhood‑focused.

Applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced). This cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service Breed.
• An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values:
  Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion, Teamwork.
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role.

• Has the physical ability to perform the full range of nursing duties.

• First level nurse qualification & registration; independent nurse prescriber (or willingness to undertake).
• Recognised teaching qualifications.
• Extensive knowledge of diabetes from post‑registration experience and study, equivalent to master's level.

• Graduate in nursing or health‑related studies.
• Counselling qualification.
• Management qualification.
• Specialist practitioner qualification.

• Sufficient post‑registration experience in a variety of settings, including caring for diabetic patients to allow the person to practice advanced nursing skills.

• Community nursing experience.
• Initiation or involvement in research or audit.

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Effective teaching and presentation skills.
• Demonstrates teaching/educational skills in daily practice.
• Able to use own initiative / autonomous practitioner.
• Can demonstrate clear understanding around equity and diversity.
• In‑depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to client group.
• Up‑to‑date clinical and scientific knowledge and management of working in diabetes.
• Ability to pass on knowledge and deliver training to service users, staff and external bodies.
• Knowledge of national initiatives concerning long‑term conditions.
• Previous participation and understanding of clinical governance.
• Demonstrates understanding and use of health promotion.

• Awareness of national and local issues impacting nursing care.

• Proven management/leadership skills.
• Demonstrates effective change management skills.
• Well‑developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Able to demonstrate empathy relating to the issues and challenges facing the diabetic announces.
• Ability to cope with the demands of the role.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work flexibly.
• Enthusiastic.
• Self‑motivatedôme.

• Computer literate.
• Understanding of care pathways and case management.

• Ability to travel between locations.
• Full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use; reasonable adjustments for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will be necessary for a…