Job overview
Due to the expansion of our current services, the Community Diabetes Team is seeking an experienced Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join our team. We are inviting applications for the above position to support the Tower Hamlets Community Diabetes Service, based at Mile End Hospital.
As part of a dedicated and enthusiastic team of Community Diabetes Nurse Specialists, you will work alongside other healthcare professionals, providing both clinical and educational support to patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, as well as their carers.
The successful candidate will possess strong time management, organisational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage a clinical caseload and work autonomously. We are committed to supporting your personal development and offer ongoing educational opportunities.
At Bart’s Health Community Diabetes Service, we deliver structured education for Type 1 diabetes through the Dose Adjustment for Normal Eating (DAFNE) programme, and for Type 2 diabetes through the X-Pert educational programme. We also provide structured education for individuals at risk of developing diabetes (Pre-Diabetes Education). We are particularly interested in candidates who are passionate about advancing their expertise in diabetes technology.
Bart’s Health is a renowned teaching centre, welcoming medical students from Queen Mary University of London and nursing students from City and Greenwich University.
Main duties of the job
The post is an exciting opportunity to work within the speciality of diabetes, contributing primarily to the delivery of the adult diabetes service at Mile End Diabetes Care Centre and within GP practices in Tower Hamlets.
The post holder will develop specialist skills enabling them to provide management plans, treatment advice, and support for adults with diabetes and their carers.
The post holder will be a clinical and educational resource for patients and health professionals; and will ensure a smooth transition from primary to secondary care occurs in terms of diabetes care.
The post holder will be a good team player always striving to improve the care of people with diabetes.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. First level NMC registration
2. Mentorship qualification
3. University diabetes course or equivalent level of knowledge or experience
Desirable criteria
4. Teaching and assessing (ENB998) or equivalent level of knowledge or experience
5. Graduate in nursing or health related studies
6. Organised certificate in counselling
Experience
Essential criteria
7. Minimum 2 years post-registration experience
8. Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
9. Awareness of the structure and organisation of the wider NHS
10. Experience of supervision of junior staff / nursing students
Desirable criteria
11. Participation in Nursing Research and Audit
12. Experience in the management of diabetes in the community or primary care or of working on a diabetes ward
13. Experience of patient education to support self-management
Skills
Essential criteria
14. Is able to demonstrate understanding and empathy relating to the challenges faced by someone living with diabetes
15. Demonstrates well developed verbal and written communication skills
16. Is computer literate
17. Able to demonstrate effective change management skills
18. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills
19. Able to work autonomously as well as a member of the team
20. Can demonstrate teaching / education skills in daily practice
Desirable criteria
21. Is able to undertake audits
**Visa Sponsorship Information**
Recent changes to UK immigration policy on the Health and Care Visa and Skilled Worker Visa could mean that this role is not eligible for sponsorship or that you may not meet the eligibility criteria.
Sponsorship can only be offered if this post and any individual offered employment meet all the Home Office’s requirements under the UK Skilled Worker visa scheme.
If you are applying from outside the UK or will require sponsorship, please mention this clearly in your application.
To be eligible for sponsorship, the following conditions must be met:
22. Eligible role: The position must be on the UK Skilled Worker visa list. You can check your eligibility here: -.
23. Salary threshold: The role must meet the minimum salary set by the Home Office. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.
24. Skill level: The role must meet the minimum skill requirement of RQF Level 6 or above (graduate level).
25. English language: Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at CEFR level B2 or higher.
26. Other criteria: Applicants must meet all other criteria as set out by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)