Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Diabetes Specialist Nurse

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Job summary

Diabetes Specialist NurseBand 6Full time 37.5 hours per weekPermanent contractAn exciting opportunity has arisen to bring your skills and expertise to help improve Diabetes Management for all people living with Diabetes in the Tameside and Glossop area. Do you have a passion for Diabetes, interested in working within an integrated Diabetes Service? Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust are currently recruiting for a Diabetes Specialist Nurses band 6 to join the Integrated Diabetes Service, operating within the Tameside and Glossop area. The successful candidates will be working in a multi-professional service alongside Diabetes Specialist Nurses, Consultant Diabetologist, Diabetes Specialist Dietitian, Diabetes Specialist Podiatrists and support staff

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to support developing, the inpatient and community provision for diabetes care as the initial focus areas. However in time the opportunity to work with a range of other patient's groups. Including Ante-natal clinic, community clinics, specialized clinics (i.e. Glucose sensors and insulin pump clinic and young persons' clinic) will be provided. The role also includes Triaging referrals into the service, Telephone consultation.The post holder will also be expected to deliver on structured education programmes for patients and HCP's. We are looking for a self-motivated and dynamic individual with a minimum of 3 years' experience of managing Diabetes as a primary condition, have a sound clinical knowledge of Diabetes management and related therapies. To have completed a level 5 course in the management of Diabetes or happy to work towardsThe clinical specialist will work as an autonomous practitioner to provide a high quality, efficient and effective clinical service, delivering high standard of assessment, diagnosis, treatment and highly specialist expert advice to patients with Diabetes and their carer's in accordance with the levels of the competences as defined in the KSF. In addition they must be able to communicate effectively, work well within a team environment. Have good organisation skills and the ability to prioritize workload are essential.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

  • Safety
  • Care
  • Respect
  • Communication
  • Learning

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Details

Date posted

07 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

245-NAM6DIAB-01-25

Job locations

Ashton Primary care centre

Old street

ashton underlyne

OL6 9RW


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached and can be downloaded.

The person specification detailed below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached and can be downloaded.

The person specification detailed below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • RGN level 1
  • NMC registered
  • Post grad experience in Diabetes
  • Evidence of detailed knowledge base in diet therapy, oral and injectable medications for Diabetes.
  • Ability to manage own patient caseload

Desirable

  • Level 5 certificate in Diabetes or equivalent experience
  • Teaching/ Mentoring qualification
  • Non medical Prescribing
  • Experience of teaching in practice or formal lecturing
  • An understanding of DESMOND and DAFNE education programs
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • RGN level 1
  • NMC registered
  • Post grad experience in Diabetes
  • Evidence of detailed knowledge base in diet therapy, oral and injectable medications for Diabetes.
  • Ability to manage own patient caseload

Desirable

  • Level 5 certificate in Diabetes or equivalent experience
  • Teaching/ Mentoring qualification
  • Non medical Prescribing
  • Experience of teaching in practice or formal lecturing
  • An understanding of DESMOND and DAFNE education programs

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

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ashton Primary care centre

Old street

ashton underlyne

OL6 9RW


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ashton Primary care centre

Old street

ashton underlyne

OL6 9RW


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Diabetes Specialist Nurse Joint Team Lead

Rachel Stott

rachel.stott@tgh.nhs.uk

07584618861

Details

Date posted

07 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

245-NAM6DIAB-01-25

Job locations

Ashton Primary care centre

Old street

ashton underlyne

OL6 9RW


Supporting documents

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