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Job summary

Main area
Diabetes
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (predominantly Monday to Friday)
Job ref
358-6218139-ESM
Employer
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Leicester General Hospital
Town
Leicester
Salary
£43,742 - £50,056 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
04/08/2024 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Community Diabetes Specialist Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 7

We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance

Job overview

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic nurse who is looking for a challenge in the specialist field of diabetes.  We have a vacancies for Band 7 Community Diabetes Specialist Nurses (DSN) in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

You will join our community nursing team who support and upskill GP practices to manage diabetes at primary care level and,  visit housebound and care home patients. As a community DSN you will have responsibilities as a senior nurse clinician to support people with diabetes and deliver high quality and safe care. 

As an experienced DSN you will be able to provide your team with sound clinical judgement and act as a role model for your profession. Taking responsibility as a senior nurse clinician you will be a problem solver and decision-maker, assessing complex patients and planning their care needs. 

Main duties of the job

University Hospitals of Leicester is one of the largest teaching hospitals in  England comprising of three hospital sites.  Although your base will be at the Leicester General Hospital, you will be based in the community supporting clinics at local district hospitals and GP practices and working with primary care networks. 

Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Community Diabetes Services support people with diabetes across the county and city, with Leicester city having a high prevalence of diabetes,  you will have plenty of opportunities to develop and grow your skills. The team work closely with the Leicester Diabetes Centre which has a national and international reputation for clinical care underpinned by innovative and world leading clinical research. 

In this role you will be delivering care directly to people who use our services. Families, and carers play an important contribution in how people experience their care from us, you will be expected to have a key leadership role, acting as a role model for others and supporting families and carers to manage people with diabetes safely in the community. 

Additional Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Working for our organisation

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals: 

  • high-quality care for all, 
  • being a great place to work, 
  • partnerships for impact, and 
  • research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

  • we are compassionate,
  • we are proud, 
  • we are inclusive, and 
  • we are one team 

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

 

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The job description and personal specification gives you all the information you need for this role. Please look at the criteria carefully  and tell us what you have done to meet this.

You can find out more about the community DSN service by accessing the document  'Improving the delivery of adult diabetes care through integration', which can be found on the diabetes UK website. 

If you still have questions about the role then contact us for more information. 

 

Person specification

Training and qualifications

Essential criteria
  • 1st level registered nurse
  • knowledge of common conditions related to diabetes and it complications
Desirable criteria
  • Teaching qualification

Knowledge and experience

Essential criteria
  • 5 years post -registration
  • evidence of motivation within own career pathway
Desirable criteria
  • 3 years working as DSN

orgnaisational and communication skills

Essential criteria
  • good written interpersonal skills
  • Evidence of clinical leadership qualities
Desirable criteria
  • demonstrate awareness of Trust values and behaviours

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rachel Berrington
Job title
Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Diabetes
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07908 708507
Additional information

Helen Atkins

Diabetes Advanced Practice Lead

[email protected]

07950855436

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