Job summary
Are you an experienced nurse with a desire to further your considerable diabetes inpatient knowledge to develop advanced specialist skills in diabetes?
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to undertake the above role, 1x community post (34 hours) and 2x in patient services (1x37.5 hours and 1 x 28.5 hours).
The post is suitable for those wishing to develop their career as a lead Specialist Nurse. It is a unique opportunity to gain experience in all the services the diabetes team provide.
You will provide clinical support and advice to improve the care and management of patients within secondary and primary care.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work within an established team of Diabetes Nurse Specialists and as part of a wider multidisciplinary diabetes team within STH, to deliver high quality diabetes care.
They will provide clinical nursing advice, education and leadership within the speciality working with a high degree of personal autonomy. Optimal care will be delivered throughout all aspects of the patient care pathway. Therefore an ability to communicate with a wide range of people across different disciplines in both the hospital and community environment is essential.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
GRaDE Care Group is comprised of 3 clinical directorates:
- Diabetes and Endocrinology
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- Respiratory Medicine
All three directorates operate on the Northern and Central campus' although the acute admitting base for all of the specialties is at the Northern General Hospital. The Care Group has 11 acute base wards at the Northern General Hospital and one acute and one elective base ward at the Central Campus. Outpatient services operate on both campus' and are supported by the Patient Booking Hub at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of a maximum of 9 months due to maternity leave of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and statutory maternity provisions.
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of a maximum of 9 months due to maternity leave of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and statutory maternity provisions.
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (valid with NMC)
- Post grad diploma level (academic level 6)
- To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
Desirable
- PgCert
- Relevant Diabetes courses or willingness to undertake
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience post qualification
- Evidence of personal and professional development
- Ability to work autonomously
- An understanding of out patients
Desirable
- Evidence of management experience
- Diabetes experience
Further Training
Essential
- Commitment to continuous personal development.
Desirable
- Successful completion of clinical and management training
Special skills / Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent leadership skills
- Commitment to work within the Clinical Governance Framework
- Ability to successfully manage and evaluate change
Other factors
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the system
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (valid with NMC)
- Post grad diploma level (academic level 6)
- To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
Desirable
- PgCert
- Relevant Diabetes courses or willingness to undertake
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience post qualification
- Evidence of personal and professional development
- Ability to work autonomously
- An understanding of out patients
Desirable
- Evidence of management experience
- Diabetes experience
Further Training
Essential
- Commitment to continuous personal development.
Desirable
- Successful completion of clinical and management training
Special skills / Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent leadership skills
- Commitment to work within the Clinical Governance Framework
- Ability to successfully manage and evaluate change
Other factors
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the system
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
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).
