Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work as an integral member of the Pre Assessment Team, providing advice and support to patients who have diabetes and require surgery at James Paget University Hospital.
The perioperative diabetes pathway was implemented with Get It Right First Time to improve patient safety, reduce post-op complications and improve patient experience. Support is provided throughout the perioperative journey with the majority of patient contact occurring before surgery as outpatient telephone consultations and in-person clinic appointments such as diabetes medication/ Insulin starts, followed by Inpatient post-op. ward reviews when required.
This post is suitable for applicants with knowledge and clinical experience in caring for people with Diabetes.
The successful candidate will have excellent clinical, organisational and communication skills.Interest in education and enabling service improvement will be advantageous.
Main duties of the job
To support the work of the Diabetes Pre-Assessment team to provide clinical support and expertise to Diabetic patients within the outpatient departments.To provide a high standard of nursing care and to develop existing specialist Diabetes knowledge and skills.To act as a Diabetes nursing resource giving advice and psychological support to patients, carers and healthcare professionals.To review nursing practice and support the implementation of appropriate changes based on research/best practice.To assist with the development and implementation of audit, quality and Risk Management initiatives.To support the work of the Diabetes team; providing clinical support and expertise to the service.
About us
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist in the management of a clinical caseload as agreed and indicated by the team leader/manager for Diabetes.To provide clinical advice, education and support for patients, carers and other healthcare professionals in the treatment and management of diabetes and its complications.To ensure that agreed standards of nursing practice are maintained.To perform ongoing monitoring of Diabetic patients, under the direction of the Consultant Endocrinologist or medical physician.Actively support/enhance good communication between members of the multi- disciplinary team, the patient and their carers.To maintain accurate patient records and adhere to Trust Information Governance standards and policies.To actively participate in the collation of data for research and audit purposes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist in the management of a clinical caseload as agreed and indicated by the team leader/manager for Diabetes.To provide clinical advice, education and support for patients, carers and other healthcare professionals in the treatment and management of diabetes and its complications.To ensure that agreed standards of nursing practice are maintained.To perform ongoing monitoring of Diabetic patients, under the direction of the Consultant Endocrinologist or medical physician.Actively support/enhance good communication between members of the multi- disciplinary team, the patient and their carers.To maintain accurate patient records and adhere to Trust Information Governance standards and policies.To actively participate in the collation of data for research and audit purposes.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/ Diploma in Nursing or equivalent
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Qualification relating to Diabetes
- Degree or working towards
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Broad post registration experience with an interest in the field of Diabetes
Desirable
- Current or recent experience within a Diabetes team
- NHS experience
- Experience of leading/directing individuals
Skills, abilities and competencies
Essential
- Broad knowledge base including Diabetes and Long Term disease
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Good organisational and team building skills
- Accurate document presentation and attention to detail
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Ability to implement change
- Knowledge of NHS computer systems
- Flexible approach to work in accordance with service demands
- Experience in patient education
Behavioural qualities
Essential
- Courteous and Respectful
- Kind and Helpful
- Responsive Communication
- Effective and Professional
- Enthusiastic and self motivated
- Ability to work as part of a team, independently and on own initiative
Desirable
- Ability to lead and motivate individuals
- Punctual and reliable
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/ Diploma in Nursing or equivalent
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Qualification relating to Diabetes
- Degree or working towards
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Broad post registration experience with an interest in the field of Diabetes
Desirable
- Current or recent experience within a Diabetes team
- NHS experience
- Experience of leading/directing individuals
Skills, abilities and competencies
Essential
- Broad knowledge base including Diabetes and Long Term disease
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Good organisational and team building skills
- Accurate document presentation and attention to detail
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Ability to implement change
- Knowledge of NHS computer systems
- Flexible approach to work in accordance with service demands
- Experience in patient education
Behavioural qualities
Essential
- Courteous and Respectful
- Kind and Helpful
- Responsive Communication
- Effective and Professional
- Enthusiastic and self motivated
- Ability to work as part of a team, independently and on own initiative
Desirable
- Ability to lead and motivate individuals
- Punctual and reliable
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).
