Locala Health and Wellbeing

Diabetes Support Nurse

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Job summary

Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve.

We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.

Locala is a Disability Confident employer and as such any disabled applicants who meets all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.

Main duties of the job

Diabetes Support Nurse

Development Role: Band 5/6 - £28,407 - £42,618

37.5 hours per week

Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse to join the Locala Diabetes Service.

Ideally we are seeking the skills of a Band 6 Diabetes Specialist nurse who can make a difference to the health and wellbeing of individuals referred to the service. However this is also open as a band 5/6 development role.

The role requires a motivated individual who is interested in developing themselves and others to deliver high quality, effective and innovative diabetes care in the community.

You will need to demonstrate knowledge of national and local issues and be committed to partnership working with other providers.

As part of a team and working in conjunction with GPs, mainstream nursing, social and secondary care services, you will provide a patient focused, co-ordinated case management approach across primary care.

The post holder will participate in and influence efforts across health and social services to shape the service, to support patient choice, improve quality of life, and promote self-management whilst adopting the community care team approach.

To be shortlisted you will need to meet the essential criteria in the job description.

Interview date to be confirmed.

For further information please see theJob Description and Person Specification, or contact Kate Healey, Kath.healey@locala.org.uk 07763 550565.

About us

Just a few of the benefits you can enjoy: -

  • Flexible working-We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.
  • Generous pension We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%
  • Development opportunities We have a nursing framework and offer a range of development opportunities in all roles.

Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos.

Be part of an organisation doing things differently. One that delivers CQC-rated Good NHS healthcare services, as well as having a positive social impact in local communities.

Details

Date posted

03 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

2024-1446

Job locations

Princess Royal Health Centre

Huddersfield

HD1 4EW


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details about the duties and responsibilities for this role, please refer to the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details about the duties and responsibilities for this role, please refer to the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please refer to the attached person specification document.

Desirable

  • Please refer to the attached person specification document.

Experience

Essential

  • Please refer to the attached person specification document.

Desirable

  • Please refer to the attached person specification document.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please refer to the attached person specification document.

Desirable

  • Please refer to the attached person specification document.

Experience

Essential

  • Please refer to the attached person specification document.

Desirable

  • Please refer to the attached person specification document.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Locala Health and Wellbeing

Address

Princess Royal Health Centre

Huddersfield

HD1 4EW


Employer's website

https://www.locala.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Locala Health and Wellbeing

Address

Princess Royal Health Centre

Huddersfield

HD1 4EW


Employer's website

https://www.locala.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Diabetes Nurse Consultant

Kath Healey

kath.healey@locala.org.uk

07763550565

Details

Date posted

03 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

2024-1446

Job locations

Princess Royal Health Centre

Huddersfield

HD1 4EW


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