Job overview
A fantastic opportunity has come up for a dynamic and enthusiastic qualified nurse to join the Stockport integrated diabetes specialist service.
The post will offer the right individual an opportunity to operate within all elements of the speciality and to gain valuable experience working alongside the multiprofessional team that assists within the individualised holistic care of patients with Diabetes.
You must be a qualified nurse with relevant experience in diabetes, either working in a specialist diabetes role or a role where you are able to demonstrate provision of enhanced diabetes care.
Ideally you will have undertaken an accredited course in diabetes and be able to demonstrate appropriate knowledge of relevant diabetes guidelines. You will also hold a teaching and/or mentoring qualification and demonstrate experience and knowledge in education, teaching and mentorship for health care professionals and patients.
Applicants must be able to work on their own as well as being part of the multi-disciplinary team. You will manage your own work load and undertake nurse led clinics, multi-disciplinary clinics and home visits as required. You will play a key role in supporting and educating patients, as well as healthcare professionals to improve the quality of diabetes care.
Main duties of the job
Be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work using evidence based practice and expert knowledge in the area of diabetes to influence the management of patients in your care (in accordance with National and local Trust policies and NMC guidelines).
Be clinically responsible for a designated caseload of patients with diabetes, ensuring high standards of care. Be prepared to undertake training in order to fulfil further duties identified as part of the role within service developments or individual performance review.
Organise workload effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time, and in accordance with service demand/requirements on a changing basis.
Provide telephone assessment and support/education patients, relatives/ carers, including counselling and goal setting on risk factor modification, acknowledging instances where there may be difficulties due to language, education or other barriers, thus facilitating appropriate care/support on the phone.
Act as an educational resource for patients, families/carers and other healthcare professionals, with respect to all aspects of diabetes, its signs, symptoms and management.
Please refer to job description for more details.
Working for our organisation
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen. We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached documents (Job description) for detailed job description and main responsibilities.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust’s policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary. In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
* 1st level registered Nurse - NMC
* Nursing Degree/diploma level or equivalent experience.
Knowledge
* Substantial post registration experience at band 5 or above working in the field of diabetes.
* Knowledge of guidelines and quality frameworks for diabetes
* Demonstrate initiative and innovative practice
* Knowledge of diabetes specialist clinical treatments and technology
Experience
* Ability to work autonomously and within a team
* Ability to implement research/undertake audit recommendations
* Working within an acute and community setting
Skills & Abilities
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Evidence of negotiation and diplomacy skills
* Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge in diabetes or experience of working as a diabetes specialist nurse
Work related circumstances
* Ability to work across sites and travel to community clinics/venue
* Flexibility
Applicants are encouraged to read the documents attached to this vacancy before applying, including the job description and person specification and the information for applicants which includes useful information to assist you in completing your application.
From time to time we may need to close a vacancy early when in receipt of a sufficient number of applications. If you are interested in this post and wish to be considered, we strongly advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note that all correspondence will be via your NHS Jobs account. Unfortunately we are not able to acknowledge each application. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please consider that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Please also note that Stockport NHS Foundation Trust are unable to refund Interview expenses or re-location costs.
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting and championing a culture of diversity, fairness and equality for all applicants and employees. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds and we strive to reflect the community we serve in our diverse workforce. Our "two tick" kite mark guarantees a candidate with a disability, who fulfills the essential criteria, an interview at the Trust. We can make reasonable adjustments, and offer support and advice in a variety of ways on request.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Nazia Arfin Job title Diabetes Nursing Service Lead Email address nazia.arfin@stockport.nhs.uk Telephone number 01612044661 Additional information
Please contact Nazia Arfin on 0161 204 4661/email: nazia.arfin @stockport.nhs.uk for further details or to arrange an informal visit to the team.
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