Job overview
We are looking for a highly motivated Diabetes Nurse Specialist, who is passionate about diabetes ready to make a major contribution to the care of people in the community with diabetes.
The post holder will be responsible, as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team, for supporting the care of people with diabetes at their GP surgery.
The post holder will ensure that people receive the necessary care and treatment to best manage their long-term condition. This will be achieved through the application of specialist knowledge, skills and practice.
Main duties of the job
You will be a registered nurse with a post registration nursing course in Diabetes with experience as a Diabetes Nurse Specialist.
You should have proven management and leadership skills as well as the ability to demonstrate initiative and innovation, effective communication skills and the ability to organise your own caseload.
You will also be able to demonstrate effective teaching and presentation skills as you will be responsible for providing education and support to primary care teams. You will also be required to provide clinical care to a caseload of patients with diabetes. You will be able to work across primary care providers in City & Hackney.
1. To support and review patients to ensure that the best management of their diabetes.
2. The post holder is responsible to manage a caseload of patients across a number of practices in City & Hackney involving both face-to-face and remote working.
3. The post holder works as an autonomous practitioner delivering knowledge and expertise within the specialist area.
4. To have good communication skills and work within the specialty team to ensure cohesive multidisciplinary management of patients.
Working for our organisation
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
5. RGN Level 1
6. Current registration with the NMC on relevant part of the register
7. Relevant post basic Diabetes course OR evidence of on going relevant postgraduate courses associated with speciality
Desirable criteria
8. Diploma in Diabetes
9. Working towards a Masters Degree
10. Independent prescribing
Skills/ Abilities
Essential criteria
11. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
12. Excellent clinical skills within the field of Diabetes nursing
13. Excellent time management and organisational skills
14. Able to work independently and as part of the MDT
15. To have established leadership skills
16. Able to make decisions and problem solve
17. Able to work under pressure and prioritise
18. Able to use technology (Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Libre view, Dexcom Clarity, Glooko)
Desirable criteria
19. Research/audit, data collection and input skills
Experience
Essential criteria
20. Substantive post registration experience
21. Experience in educating families and NOKs
22. Experience in teaching to HCPs (training staff)
23. Experience in mentoring junior members of the team
Desirable criteria
24. Independent Prescribing
Knowledge
Essential criteria
25. Expert level of knowledge of diabetes nursing
26. Ability to act as a clinical expert and resource for all staff in the multi-disciplinary team
27. Understanding the needs/demands of nursing in a multi-cultural environment
28. Knowledge of NICE guidelines and best evidence in diabetes
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities and Other Requirements
Essential criteria
29. Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
General Guidance for Applicants
We are committed to achieving equality and inclusion at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and we respect and value the diversity and differences of our patients and our people, ensuring everyone is enabled to thrive, feels a sense of belonging, and is able to be their authentic self. We offer a range of flexible working options that enable you to balance your work and personal life, including part-time, compressed hours, remote working and job-shares.
We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer.
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