Job summary
The Diabetes in Pregnancy Service at NUH is expanding and an exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join our Maternity team on a 12 month secondment!
This role is an exciting development opportunity for a diabetes nurse looking to develop their skills and experience in a specialist area. You would be joining a multidisciplinary team caring for women with pre-existing and gestational diabetes during pregnancy. You would be providing care in both the outpatient and inpatient settings and care for women using a range of technology - GDm-Health, Libre, Dexcom.
The Diabetes in Pregnancy Service will be advertising and looking to appoint a permanent Band 7 Specialist Diabetes Nurse for Maternity at the end of the secondment.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join our friendly multidisciplinary team as a key member of the Service; working closely in partnership with the Lead Midwife for diabetes to maintain and develop the service to:
- Provide specialist care for a caseload of patients requiring specialist diabetes input during pregnancy and immediately postpartum
- Act as a source of expertise on Diabetes for women, their families and staff, including the provision of education and training.
- Have a vision and desire to develop the service in new areas e.g. pre-conception care
This is a full time post, across both Queens Medical Centre and City Hospital Campuses, on a Monday to Friday day-shift basis
About us
The Diabetes in Pregnancy Service at NUH is a growing, friendly, diverse team that provide care at both the QMC and City campuses. Around 10% of women who give birth at NUH have some form of diabetes and are cared for by the diabetes in pregnancy service. You would be working alongside the multidisciplinary team providing expert diabetes care for women with Pre-existing diabetes and those with complex gestational diabetes, as well as developing the service further e.g. pre-conception clinics for women with diabetes wishing to optimise their glycaemic control.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert
Clinical
- Work as part of a the multidisciplinary team to provide care and review women with pre-existing diabetes or women with Gestational Diabetes requiring insulin;
- Is a Non-Medical Prescriber (or willing to work towards it)
- Provides expert knowledge and support to women with pre-existing diabetes wishing to optimise their glycaemic control pre-pregnancy.
- Responds to call back requests from patients and staff e.g. left on team voicemail or GDm-Health.
- Assists the Lead Midwife for Diabetes to identify service gaps and the need for further knowledge in health care professionals and plan strategies within each setting to meet these needs.
Education
- To act as a mentor for diabetes care for newly appointed members of the Diabetes in Pregnancy Service or for students shadowing the clinic.
- Support and assist in the development, implementation, teaching and evaluating of training programmes, as required within the service
- Show commitment to research, audit and education to improve clinical practice and strategic development
Leadership/Research
- Contribute to the development of policies and clinical guidelines in support of the diabetes service within maternity.
- Lead on agreed QI projects for the service
- Identify need for, interpret and undertake research, surveillance and clinical audit in order to improve effectiveness and equality of patient care (both national and local audits)
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert
Clinical
- Work as part of a the multidisciplinary team to provide care and review women with pre-existing diabetes or women with Gestational Diabetes requiring insulin;
- Is a Non-Medical Prescriber (or willing to work towards it)
- Provides expert knowledge and support to women with pre-existing diabetes wishing to optimise their glycaemic control pre-pregnancy.
- Responds to call back requests from patients and staff e.g. left on team voicemail or GDm-Health.
- Assists the Lead Midwife for Diabetes to identify service gaps and the need for further knowledge in health care professionals and plan strategies within each setting to meet these needs.
Education
- To act as a mentor for diabetes care for newly appointed members of the Diabetes in Pregnancy Service or for students shadowing the clinic.
- Support and assist in the development, implementation, teaching and evaluating of training programmes, as required within the service
- Show commitment to research, audit and education to improve clinical practice and strategic development
Leadership/Research
- Contribute to the development of policies and clinical guidelines in support of the diabetes service within maternity.
- Lead on agreed QI projects for the service
- Identify need for, interpret and undertake research, surveillance and clinical audit in order to improve effectiveness and equality of patient care (both national and local audits)
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Adult Nurse
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Non-medical prescriber or willing to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Currently working within the specialty of diabetes for at least 1 year
- Knowledge of commencing patients on monitoring technology including Freestyle Libre and starting a patient on insulin.
- Knowledge of Gestational, type 1 and type 2 diabetes
- Competent in diabetes medication management and insulin adjustment
Desirable
- Experience of autonomous history taking, diagnosis, referral and discharge.
- Experience of commencing Dexcom and insulin pumps.
- Experience of working as specialist nurse in antenatal clinics
- Knowledge of current protocols for managing patients diabetes during pregnancy
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Able to present and receive relevant clinical information to a multi- professional audience.
- Able to convey sensitive information in an empathic manner to staff and patients / clients.
- Can produce timely, accurate written / electronic records and documents.
- Can minimize interpersonal conflict and barriers to communication.
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Able to respond to problems / situations and to ensure that effective interventions are put in place.
- Able to critically analyze and evaluate research and audit findings and to apply these to clinical practice.
- Able to independently assess and diagnose common conditions within remit of professional practice.
Desirable
- Evidence of data collection, evaluation and analysis.
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to organise own workload and prioritize actions
Desirable
- Evidence of leading local projects.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Adult Nurse
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Non-medical prescriber or willing to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Currently working within the specialty of diabetes for at least 1 year
- Knowledge of commencing patients on monitoring technology including Freestyle Libre and starting a patient on insulin.
- Knowledge of Gestational, type 1 and type 2 diabetes
- Competent in diabetes medication management and insulin adjustment
Desirable
- Experience of autonomous history taking, diagnosis, referral and discharge.
- Experience of commencing Dexcom and insulin pumps.
- Experience of working as specialist nurse in antenatal clinics
- Knowledge of current protocols for managing patients diabetes during pregnancy
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Able to present and receive relevant clinical information to a multi- professional audience.
- Able to convey sensitive information in an empathic manner to staff and patients / clients.
- Can produce timely, accurate written / electronic records and documents.
- Can minimize interpersonal conflict and barriers to communication.
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Able to respond to problems / situations and to ensure that effective interventions are put in place.
- Able to critically analyze and evaluate research and audit findings and to apply these to clinical practice.
- Able to independently assess and diagnose common conditions within remit of professional practice.
Desirable
- Evidence of data collection, evaluation and analysis.
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to organise own workload and prioritize actions
Desirable
- Evidence of leading local projects.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards
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).