Job summary
Band 5 Diabetes Nurse Educator
Full current UK Professional registration and working within a UK NHS Trust is essential when applying. All applicants who do not fit this criteria will not be eligible for shortlisting and be dismissed from the process.
Do not apply if process of UK registration/visa is not complete.
PLEASE NOTE: if you are a student qualifying in Spring 2025, please be aware that we have concluded our Newly-Qualified Nursing campaign and are unable to accept any additional applications at this time.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the integrated diabetes nursing team within Swindon. This post will be based within the community diabetes team with a focus on providing education to people with Type 2 diabetes. There will also be a requirement to support clinical activity within the team and to provide support and education to health care professionals.
Main duties of the job
The Diabetes Nurse Educator will be a registered professional working within the integrated diabetes nursing team with a specific focus on providing structured education sessions for people living with type 2 diabetes. The role will also include supporting clinical activity within the team and providing support and education to health care professionals in addition to people living with diabetes and their family / carers.
The Diabetes Nurse Educator will be committed to promoting improved quality of life, for the individual living with diabetes and their family.
About us
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Formulate and fulfil own personal development plan.2. Take responsibility for education sessions for patients with diabetes.3. Implement systems to enhance quality assurance in diabetes care.4. Contribute to the development and accreditation process of our trust structured education programme On track with Diabetes5. Assist in the development of policies and clinical guidelines in support of the specialist nursing service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Formulate and fulfil own personal development plan.2. Take responsibility for education sessions for patients with diabetes.3. Implement systems to enhance quality assurance in diabetes care.4. Contribute to the development and accreditation process of our trust structured education programme On track with Diabetes5. Assist in the development of policies and clinical guidelines in support of the specialist nursing service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of recent development
- Proven ability in teaching and presentation skills
Desirable
- Relevant post registration diabetes course eg "Care of the adult with Diabetes module"
- Recognised Teaching qualification
- Advanced communication skills course or counselling course
Experience
Essential
- Clinical diabetes experience
- Evidence of management/ leadership skills and autonomous practice
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Can demonstrate clinical experience in a variety of areas
- Practical experience of working with people with diabetes and their families / carers
Desirable
- Delivering patient education sessions
- Experience in independent diabetes clinic consultation
- Insulin initiation teaching
Knowledge
Essential
- Effective teaching and presentation skills
- Effective communication skills (both verbally and written)
- Empowerment and counselling skills
- Be able to manage time and workload effectively
- Approachable, honest, enthusiastic and reliable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of recent development
- Proven ability in teaching and presentation skills
Desirable
- Relevant post registration diabetes course eg "Care of the adult with Diabetes module"
- Recognised Teaching qualification
- Advanced communication skills course or counselling course
Experience
Essential
- Clinical diabetes experience
- Evidence of management/ leadership skills and autonomous practice
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Can demonstrate clinical experience in a variety of areas
- Practical experience of working with people with diabetes and their families / carers
Desirable
- Delivering patient education sessions
- Experience in independent diabetes clinic consultation
- Insulin initiation teaching
Knowledge
Essential
- Effective teaching and presentation skills
- Effective communication skills (both verbally and written)
- Empowerment and counselling skills
- Be able to manage time and workload effectively
- Approachable, honest, enthusiastic 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.
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).
