Diabetes Clinical Nurse Specialist/Diabetes Specialist Nurse
We are looking to recruit an experienced band 6 Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join our team at Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, highly motivated, and forward-thinking, to help us drive improvements in service delivery.
The successful applicant will have demonstrable experience working as a diabetes specialist nurse, with proven clinical skills.
Experience in running clinics is essential, ideally within diabetes antenatal, Type 1, YAC, pumps, and/or community spoke clinics.
Strong nurse-led outpatient clinic experience is essential, with either a working knowledge or willingness to learn about developing diabetes technologies.
You will be self-motivated, organized, computer literate, and able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. You should be committed to service provision while maintaining your own professional development.
Although roles are cross-site, we are particularly looking for someone to support antenatal outpatient clinics at Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone Hospital.
Main duties of the job
We aim to offer diabetes specialist nurses the opportunity to work across various areas of our service, ensuring a broad range of knowledge, experience, and skills. Our service covers inpatient, outpatient, and community diabetes CNS roles, making it a unique place for professional progression.
Responsibilities include:
1. Working as an autonomous practitioner to coordinate and deliver expert nursing services within diabetes.
2. Providing full information and support to patients and their families, including clinical and social support.
3. Developing evidence-based clinical nursing practices in line with current research and guidelines.
4. Collaborating effectively with colleagues.
5. Establishing clear communication with primary healthcare providers.
6. Participating in research and audit activities.
We are a friendly team that supports new members in our service.
If interested, please contact the Diabetes CNS Lead for more details or to arrange an informal visit.
When completing your application, clearly demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the role criteria, including your specific experience, skills, and knowledge acquired since becoming a DSN/PN or spoke nurse.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust serving around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex, with over 8,000 staff. We also provide specialized cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. It offers planned care, with two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services, and consultation/treatment rooms.
Flexible working? We support flexible working arrangements. Contact us to discuss how we can accommodate your needs.
Join us and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including:
* At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
* NHS Pension Scheme membership with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits.
* Blue Light card eligibility.
* Additional benefits detailed in our benefits documents.
Job responsibilities
Please review the role's detailed criteria in the job description and person specification. Share specific examples in your application demonstrating how you meet these requirements. Ensure your application is error-free before submission.
This role is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the Enhanced level, which includes checks against vulnerable adults and children.
All successful applicants will complete our corporate trust induction, followed by a 2-week Trust induction programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs, and Paramedics, involving travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes clinical shifts, classroom sessions, and e-learning.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Level 1 NMC Adult Registered Nurse
* Diabetes Course (Degree, Diploma, or Certificate) or equivalent experience
* Experience managing diabetes in specialist clinics (renal, pregnancy/gestational, pump, YAC)
* Mentorship qualification or willingness to undertake
* Counselling qualification or willingness to undertake
* Diabetes Diploma/Certificate
* Non-Medical Independent Prescriber or willingness to undertake
Experience/Knowledge
* Extensive diabetes knowledge with previous DSN experience
* Ability to work independently and in a team
* Knowledge of Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes
* Understanding and empathy skills
* Knowledge of diabetes treatments and technologies
* Experience with implementing change
* Knowledge of key resources
* Willingness to learn and develop skills
* Knowledge of NSF and NICE guidelines
* Experience in teaching and presenting
* Critical application of diabetes knowledge
* Willingness to develop using the Trend Career competency document
* Experience in clinical supervision and mentoring
* Contributing to policy and protocol development
Skills
* Excellent communication skills
* Good clinical assessment skills or willingness to develop
* Listening, observational, interpretive skills
* Effective teaching skills
* Interpersonal skills
* Self-awareness of limitations and when to seek advice
* Experience in research and audits
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires a DBS check at the Enhanced level, including checks against vulnerable adults and children.
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum, pro-rata.
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