Job summary
- Main area
- Diabetes
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 331-C7060724
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Furness General Hospital
- Town
- Barrow-in-Furness
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 Pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Diabetes Specialist Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 6
''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse wanting to further progress their interest in diabetes. The job requires working autonomously, with access to the Diabetes Specialist Team, in providing evidence based and high-quality diabetes care and education in both the in-patient and out-patient setting.
To assess, plan, implement & evaluate individualised programmes of evidence-based care providing specialist Diabetes advice to patients, carers/relatives, and the multidisciplinary team.
To contribute to the organisation and delivery of ongoing education and training for other healthcare professionals. In conjunction with the Diabetes Multidisciplinary team assist in the development, implementation and adoption of local diabetes care policies and guidelines. Take part in local and national research and audit.
Main duties of the job
In conjunction with the Diabetes Multidisciplinary team develop your knowledge, skills and experience of Diabetes including complications, medication and with the promotion of self-management as a corner stone of diabetes care. Contributing to the assessment process and the creation of the most effective and appropriate care programme strategy as agreed with the person with diabetes and their families/ carers while recognising individual diversity.
Have continuing responsibility for the provision of high-quality diabetes specialist nursing care across University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay to include inpatient and outpatient setting.
Undertake nurse led clinics (face to face, telephone or virtual) autonomously with access to remote support. On occasion an assessment and support in the persons home environment may be required.
Working for our organisation
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses. All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our community services for adults are provided in people’s homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 1st Level Registered Nurse
- Post registration qualification in Diabetes or willingness to undertake
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable criteria
- Educated to Master's level
- Non- medical prescriber (this is a qualification to work towards)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Recent management/leadership experience
- Current knowledge, experience and competence in the clinical management of patients with Diabetes
- Setting and monitoring of standards
- Ability to develop expert practice
- Demonstrate change management
- Experience of establishing effective communication
Desirable criteria
- Experience to presenting to a multidisciplinary audience
- Experience undertaking audit
- Experience of policy development
- Exercise a degree of autonony within specialist area
Skilks, ability and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ability to respond rapidly to emergency situations
- Demonstrate clinical skills relevant to diabetes care
- Knowledge of clinical governance and its application
- Competent in IT skills (Teams, EMIS)
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate people management skills
- Demonstrate management of conflict and problem solving
Personal qualities
Essential criteria
- Able to deal with difficult and sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
- Patient focused
- Demonstration self motivation and able to motivate others
- Ability to travel as required
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kathleen Green
- Job title
- Diabetes Specialist Dietician
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01229 404445
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