Job summary
Are you passionate about long term condition and supporting patients with diabetes, and teams to develop and improve patient care? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the the diabetes and endocrine team, a friendly, dynamic and highly motivated team that are involved in diabetes care across the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust sites, teaching program for staff on the wards. Support with Trust staff induction program.
Main duties of the job
An excellent opportunity has arisen to join our dedicated Diabetes team at the RBHFT. We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated nurse with strong commitment. He or she must have a genuine interest in Bariatric and/or Diabetes. Good communications skills are a must alongside a flexible and forward thinking attitude.
A minimum of two years experience in an acute setting with ENB 998 and ENB 928 or equivalent Diabetes course is essential.
About us
Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.
The CQC recently rated the care provided by The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.
Our values; Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced registered nurse with recent experience of working in an acute clinical environment, excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, IT skills and the ability to think and work innovatively to join our team of diabetes Nurses. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with the teams across the trust on a diverse range of clinical and educational activities for in-patient, out-patient and ward teachings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced registered nurse with recent experience of working in an acute clinical environment, excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, IT skills and the ability to think and work innovatively to join our team of diabetes Nurses. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with the teams across the trust on a diverse range of clinical and educational activities for in-patient, out-patient and ward teachings.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Pt 1/12)
- ENB 998 or Relevant teaching course
- Slice Course
Experience
Essential
- Experience as registered nurse
- Working in acute care for at least 3 years
Desirable
- In specialty may be advantageous
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Pt 1/12)
- ENB 998 or Relevant teaching course
- Slice Course
Experience
Essential
- Experience as registered nurse
- Working in acute care for at least 3 years
Desirable
- In specialty may be advantageous
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).
