Job summary
The Diabetes Specialist Nurse (DSN) will provide care to
individuals with Type1 and Type 2 diabetes requiring specialised diabetes
care.
The DSN will work autonomously in the care and management of
patients with diabetes and in doing so assess, plan, implement, evaluate and
document expert and specialist advice for those patients.
They will work within the Primary Health care Team to extend
current care pathways and protocols and audit the care of patients with
diabetes.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will help coordinate service provision,
providing professional expertise, advice care and support to those needing
treatment for diabetes and their families.
The nurse will work across organisational boundaries and act as a link
by maintaining ongoing contact with patients.
S/he will participate in research and education to advance clinical
excellence in the care of this patient cohort if appropriate.
About us
This partnership consists of 8 doctors responsible
for approximately 17,500 patients in Consett and surrounding areas. The position of Diabetes Specialist Nurse is
challenging and our patient list size generates a heavy and demanding workload.
Applicants should have the ability to work as part
of a team but will also be required to work autonomously.
Applicants should be of smart appearance, with a
pleasant personality. Excellent clinical skills and communication skills are
essential, together with IT experience.
The practice is fully computerised in modern
purpose built accommodation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Expert clinical practice working autonomously and self-directed.
- Undertake assessment of individuals using a range of different assessment methods including examination ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests or further health needs assessment.
- Draw on a range of knowledge in their decision-making to determine evidence-based therapeutic interventions; this may include prescribing medication and actively monitoring the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.
- Actively seek and participate in peer review of their own practice Appropriately define the boundaries of their practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Expert clinical practice working autonomously and self-directed.
- Undertake assessment of individuals using a range of different assessment methods including examination ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests or further health needs assessment.
- Draw on a range of knowledge in their decision-making to determine evidence-based therapeutic interventions; this may include prescribing medication and actively monitoring the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.
- Actively seek and participate in peer review of their own practice Appropriately define the boundaries of their practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse,
- educated to nursing degree level to working towards,
- diploma in Diabetes ENB 928 or equivalent,
- supplementary prescribing course.
Desirable
- Diabetes counselling skills course,
- teaching qualification,
- has initiated or has been involved in nursing research/audit.
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience,
- Experience as a Diabetes Specialist Nurse,
- Proven autonomous decision making and change management,
- Evidence of management of complex patients.
Desirable
- Knowledge about normal pregnancy and how diabetes links in with this
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse,
- educated to nursing degree level to working towards,
- diploma in Diabetes ENB 928 or equivalent,
- supplementary prescribing course.
Desirable
- Diabetes counselling skills course,
- teaching qualification,
- has initiated or has been involved in nursing research/audit.
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience,
- Experience as a Diabetes Specialist Nurse,
- Proven autonomous decision making and change management,
- Evidence of management of complex patients.
Desirable
- Knowledge about normal pregnancy and how diabetes links in with this
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
