Job summary
Due to the expansion of our current services, the Community Diabetes Team is seeking an experienced Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join our team. We are inviting applications for the above position to support the Tower Hamlets Community Diabetes Service, based at Mile End Hospital.
As part of a dedicated and enthusiastic team of Community Diabetes Nurse Specialists, you will work alongside other healthcare professionals, providing both clinical and educational support to patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, as well as their carers.The successful candidate will possess strong time management, organisational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage a clinical caseload and work autonomously. We are committed to supporting your personal development and offer ongoing educational opportunities.
At Bart's Health Community Diabetes Service, we deliver structured education for Type 1 diabetes through the Dose Adjustment for Normal Eating (DAFNE) programme, and for Type 2 diabetes through the X-Pert educational programme. We also provide structured education for individuals at risk of developing diabetes (Pre-Diabetes Education). We are particularly interested in candidates who are passionate about advancing their expertise in diabetes technology.
Main duties of the job
The post is an exciting opportunity to work within the speciality of diabetes, contributing primarily to the delivery of the adult diabetes service at Mile End Diabetes Care Centre and within GP practices in Tower Hamlets.
The post holder will develop specialist skills enabling them to provide management plans, treatment advice, and support for adults with diabetes and their carers.
The post holder will be a clinical and educational resource for patients and health professionals; and will ensure a smooth transition from primary to secondary care occurs in terms of diabetes care.
The post holder will be a good team player always striving to improve the care of people with diabetes.
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.
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
- First level NMC registration
- Mentorship qualification
- University diabetes course or equivalent level of knowledge or experience
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing (ENB998) or equivalent level of knowledge or experience
- Graduate in nursing or health related studies
- Recognised certificate in counselling
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post-registration experience
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Awareness of the structure and organisation of the wider NHS
- Experience of supervision of junior staff / nursing students
Desirable
- Participation in Nursing Research and Audit
- Experience in the management of diabetes in the community or primary care or of working on a diabetes ward
- Experience of patient education to support self-management
Skills
Essential
- Is able to demonstrate understanding and empathy relating to the challenges faced by someone living with diabetes
- Demonstrates well developed verbal and written communication skills
- Is computer literate
- Able to demonstrate effective change management skills
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to work autonomously as well as a member of the team
- Can demonstrate teaching / education skills in daily practice
- Effective time management skills
- Effective negotiation skills
- Is able to use own initiative
- Has effective organisational skills
Desirable
- Is able to undertake audits
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level NMC registration
- Mentorship qualification
- University diabetes course or equivalent level of knowledge or experience
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing (ENB998) or equivalent level of knowledge or experience
- Graduate in nursing or health related studies
- Recognised certificate in counselling
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post-registration experience
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Awareness of the structure and organisation of the wider NHS
- Experience of supervision of junior staff / nursing students
Desirable
- Participation in Nursing Research and Audit
- Experience in the management of diabetes in the community or primary care or of working on a diabetes ward
- Experience of patient education to support self-management
Skills
Essential
- Is able to demonstrate understanding and empathy relating to the challenges faced by someone living with diabetes
- Demonstrates well developed verbal and written communication skills
- Is computer literate
- Able to demonstrate effective change management skills
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to work autonomously as well as a member of the team
- Can demonstrate teaching / education skills in daily practice
- Effective time management skills
- Effective negotiation skills
- Is able to use own initiative
- Has effective organisational skills
Desirable
- Is able to undertake audits
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).
