Job summary
An exciting
opportunity has arisen for a motivated Diabetes Specialist nurse to join
Barnsley’s Integrated Diabetes Service (BIDS) to deliver high-quality inpatient
and outpatient care to patients with all types of Diabetes within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
We
require the successful candidate to be highly focused, enthusiastic and able to
demonstrate the appropriate competencies for the role, work autonomously and
have good communication skills at all levels. In return, they will be supported by the Senior Diabetes
Specialist Nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide specialist
advice, support and education to the patient, relative and carers. There will
be opportunities for Continuing Professional Development through a variety of
sources.
The predominant
focus of the post holder will be to support the Senior Inpatient Diabetes
Specialist Nurse in assessing, implementing and evaluating diabetes patient
care within the inpatient setting. In addition, the role will involve attending
specialist clinics and providing education to healthcare professionals.
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a
position early.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing
Trust achieving a ‘Good’ rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission
(CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our
strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a
strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by
our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It
is moving at pace and a ‘we can do this’ attitude is evident right through the
organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of
the journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting
equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race,
nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical
disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary
deduction.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description for 3040 - Diabetes Specialist Nurse
Please refer to the attached Job Description
and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description for 3040 - Diabetes Specialist Nurse
Please refer to the attached Job Description
and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Highly motivated and able to work independently and flexibly as part of a team
- Strong leadership and influencing skills
- Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
- Excellent teaching and training skills
- Possess intermediate IT skills
Desirable
- Experience of audit/research
- Experience of gathering and analysing detailed information
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
- Relevant diploma/degree in speciality or equivalent experience/knowledge
- Recognised Teaching/Assessing Qualification
- ENB 928 Diabetes in Practice or equivalent
- Independent Nurse Prescribing
Desirable
- Diploma/Degree in related health care
- Leadership/management course
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience including experience of the speciality
-
- Service development and management of change
- Experience of working in multi- disciplinary teams
- Experience of working in clinical management of patients with Diabetes
Desirable
- Introduction of service led initiatives
-
- Previous experience of diabetes management as part of a primary or secondary care diabetes nursing team or practice nurse responsible for diabetes management at the surgery
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Comprehensive understanding of current clinical and professional issues
- Able to work across organisational boundaries
- Incorporate high quality evidence in patient centred care
Values Based Application Questions
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important?
- In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job?
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Highly motivated and able to work independently and flexibly as part of a team
- Strong leadership and influencing skills
- Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
- Excellent teaching and training skills
- Possess intermediate IT skills
Desirable
- Experience of audit/research
- Experience of gathering and analysing detailed information
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
- Relevant diploma/degree in speciality or equivalent experience/knowledge
- Recognised Teaching/Assessing Qualification
- ENB 928 Diabetes in Practice or equivalent
- Independent Nurse Prescribing
Desirable
- Diploma/Degree in related health care
- Leadership/management course
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience including experience of the speciality
-
- Service development and management of change
- Experience of working in multi- disciplinary teams
- Experience of working in clinical management of patients with Diabetes
Desirable
- Introduction of service led initiatives
-
- Previous experience of diabetes management as part of a primary or secondary care diabetes nursing team or practice nurse responsible for diabetes management at the surgery
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Comprehensive understanding of current clinical and professional issues
- Able to work across organisational boundaries
- Incorporate high quality evidence in patient centred care
Values Based Application Questions
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important?
- In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job?
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
