Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Diabetes Specialist Nurse

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join our dynamic Acute Inpatient Diabetes Team here Somerset Foundation Trust.

The post will be a permanent role and will give an opportunity for a nurse who has experience in Diabetes to come and work alongside our team and expand their knowledge. Educational provision in the care of diabetes, both internally and externally to the Trust is equally an essential element. As a Diabetes Specialist Nurse the post holder will be responsible for delivery of safe and effective care and support of patients living with Diabetes.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of a dynamic and exciting service where you will utilise all your skills and experience in communicating with patients, colleagues, internal and external contacts in a courteous, professional and timely manner at all times by various methods, i.e. telephone, written, face to face or virtual consultation

About us

The post will include rotational working when we have fully established the team and development of the post and will also be expected to rotate into the Community diabetes team in the future as the service looks at new ways of working as part of the Diabetes Vision for Somerset.

Details

Date posted

14 February 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£32,306 to £39,027 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

184-CRNURHCA143

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Taunton

TA1 5DA


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Manage an ongoing patient case load of people with Diabetes via nurse led clinics, face to face, digital or phone consultation, ward reviews whilst working towards agreed standards and targets as determined by the Nurse Consultant for Diabetes and current best practice.

  • To assess, plan and document care on an individual basis, evaluate the need for clinical review with the relevant Medical Practitioner when appropriate.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Manage an ongoing patient case load of people with Diabetes via nurse led clinics, face to face, digital or phone consultation, ward reviews whilst working towards agreed standards and targets as determined by the Nurse Consultant for Diabetes and current best practice.

  • To assess, plan and document care on an individual basis, evaluate the need for clinical review with the relevant Medical Practitioner when appropriate.

Person Specification

Experience nurse

Essential

  • 3 years

Desirable

  • diabetes experience
Person Specification

Experience nurse

Essential

  • 3 years

Desirable

  • diabetes experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Taunton

TA1 5DA


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Taunton

TA1 5DA


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Diabetes Nurse

Naomi Wood

naomi.wood@somersetft.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

14 February 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£32,306 to £39,027 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

184-CRNURHCA143

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Taunton

TA1 5DA


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