Job summary
The adult type 1 diabetes service at Newham University Hospital cares for around 700 service users and brings the latest, cutting-edge modern management of type 1 diabetes to a distinctive patient population characterised by ethnic diversity and socioeconomic deprivation. With a rapidly evolving advanced technology service and strong connections to industry, research and third sector organisations, the type 1 diabetes team at Newham now seek to appoint a lead nurse to promote their ethos of patient-centred, holistic care.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will become part of an experienced and friendly team including doctors, diabetes specialist nurses, diabetes specialist dieticians, diabetes psychology/psychiatry and insulin pump administrator. Their role will include:
- Providing clinical and professional leadership in the running of the department, including managing x3 Band 7 DSNs and participating in diabetes technology, young adult/transition and type 1 diabetes in pregnancy services.
- Developing and delivering education and training to the multidisciplinary team, patients, their families and carers.
- Driving the creation of guidelines and policies to help continuously improve the quality of our services and to safeguard high standards of car
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. We particularly welcome from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Teaching & Assessing (ENB998) or equivalent level of knowledge or experience
- University diabetes course or equivalent level of knowledge or experience
- Graduate in nursing or health related studies
- Mentorship course
Desirable
- Recognised certificate in counselling
- Independent Prescriber
- To have or will work towards an MSc2
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a DSN
- Experience of change management and service improvement
- Service Planning and Development
- Participation in Nursing Research & Audit
- Experienced in CSII management
Desirable
- Experience in drafting and implementing local policies and advising and ensuring that staff implement these
- Experience in developing and setting up a new service
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC code of Professional Conduct
- Able to support others
- Knowledge of audit and/or participated in Projects
- Knowledge of research and/or participated in Projects
- Knowledge of insulin pumps
- Knowledge of diabetes management principles
Skills
Essential
- Is able to demonstrate understanding & empathy relating to the challenges facing the client with diabetes
- Demonstrates well developed verbal and written communication skills
- Is computer literate
- Able to demonstrate effective change management skills
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work autonomously as well as a member of the team
- Can demonstrate using teaching/educational skills in their daily practice
- Effective time management skills
- Effective negotiation skills
- Is able to use their own initiative
- Has effective organisational skills
- Provide highly specialised advice concerning the care and treatment of individuals with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and the complications of diabetes
- Able to give basic dietary advice to a patient with diabetes
- Able to use history taking and physical assessment skills such as foot assessment to direct patient care
Other
Essential
- Able to work under pressure and deal with stress
- Ability to work flexibly
- Has initiative and enthusiasm
- Can demonstrate a clear understanding of issues surrounding equality and diversity
- Highly motivated and able to motivate others
- Leadership skills shown by past experience
- Teaching skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Teaching & Assessing (ENB998) or equivalent level of knowledge or experience
- University diabetes course or equivalent level of knowledge or experience
- Graduate in nursing or health related studies
- Mentorship course
Desirable
- Recognised certificate in counselling
- Independent Prescriber
- To have or will work towards an MSc2
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a DSN
- Experience of change management and service improvement
- Service Planning and Development
- Participation in Nursing Research & Audit
- Experienced in CSII management
Desirable
- Experience in drafting and implementing local policies and advising and ensuring that staff implement these
- Experience in developing and setting up a new service
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC code of Professional Conduct
- Able to support others
- Knowledge of audit and/or participated in Projects
- Knowledge of research and/or participated in Projects
- Knowledge of insulin pumps
- Knowledge of diabetes management principles
Skills
Essential
- Is able to demonstrate understanding & empathy relating to the challenges facing the client with diabetes
- Demonstrates well developed verbal and written communication skills
- Is computer literate
- Able to demonstrate effective change management skills
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work autonomously as well as a member of the team
- Can demonstrate using teaching/educational skills in their daily practice
- Effective time management skills
- Effective negotiation skills
- Is able to use their own initiative
- Has effective organisational skills
- Provide highly specialised advice concerning the care and treatment of individuals with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and the complications of diabetes
- Able to give basic dietary advice to a patient with diabetes
- Able to use history taking and physical assessment skills such as foot assessment to direct patient care
Other
Essential
- Able to work under pressure and deal with stress
- Ability to work flexibly
- Has initiative and enthusiasm
- Can demonstrate a clear understanding of issues surrounding equality and diversity
- Highly motivated and able to motivate others
- Leadership skills shown by past experience
- Teaching skills
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).
