Job summary
Are you passionate about diabetes care in the community?
Are you seeking to contribute to the wider diabetes agenda across Oxfordshire?
If so, this role would be perfect for you!
We are looking for an experienced clinical lead with drive and enthusiasm, to manage and lead the community diabetes service in Oxford Health NHS.
Main duties of the job
As the Diabetic Specialist Clinical Lead you will provide expert guidance and ongoing support for the community diabetes nursing team within the Trust, as well as contributing to the wider diabetes agenda across Berkshire/Oxfordshire/Buckinghamshire (BOB) ICB. You will also lead and deliver structured Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) programmes to patients with Type 2 diabetes.
You must be able to work autonomously, as an independent prescriber with advanced clinical skills specific to diabetes.
If this is what you're looking for, we are keen to hear from you. Informal contacts/visits welcome:
Jane Maskell, Clinical Lead Community Diabetes Service 07810 798922
Amanda Jones, Operations Manager 07879 492983
About us
The successful candidate will be joining a committed, enthusiastic team of highly skilled diabetes specialist nurses supported by a dedicated team of administrators, in order to achieve delivery of the service. Nurses receive strong, regular clinical supervision and support from the local diabetes consultants within Oxford University Hospitals (OUH NHS FT). We are open to consideration for flexible work patterns, including a balance of home/office working.
Benefits of working for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Staff accommodation
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we need from you!
- A keen interest in new and upcoming technologies within Nursing and Healthcare
- Be self-motivated and able to work autonomously as well as showing initiative and promoting new ideas on how to improve the service
- Be compassionate, caring and creative with excellent communication skills
Please note:
- New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for more information on the job role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we need from you!
- A keen interest in new and upcoming technologies within Nursing and Healthcare
- Be self-motivated and able to work autonomously as well as showing initiative and promoting new ideas on how to improve the service
- Be compassionate, caring and creative with excellent communication skills
Please note:
- New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for more information on the job role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with a Certificate/Diploma/Degree in diabetes care.
- Teaching cert./qualification.
- Non-medical prescriber (V300) or successful completion of course.
Desirable
- Formal leadership qualification.
- Masters level experience / qualification in relevant subject area.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of NHS reform and modernisation agenda in relation to Community Services and diabetes care.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure.
- Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of relevant good practice in diabetes care.
- Demonstrates an in depth understanding of the Clinical Governance agenda, including the Care Quality Commission requirements and patient safety.
- Driving license with the ability to travel across Oxfordshire.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of operational management and robust clinical leadership.
- Recruitment and selection experience.
- Experience of managing a budget.
- Experience of developing / facilitating / delivering training and education to groups and individuals of all levels.
- Self-belief and ability to hold people to account for agreed objectives and clinical practice.
- Ability to deal with challenging situations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with a Certificate/Diploma/Degree in diabetes care.
- Teaching cert./qualification.
- Non-medical prescriber (V300) or successful completion of course.
Desirable
- Formal leadership qualification.
- Masters level experience / qualification in relevant subject area.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of NHS reform and modernisation agenda in relation to Community Services and diabetes care.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure.
- Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of relevant good practice in diabetes care.
- Demonstrates an in depth understanding of the Clinical Governance agenda, including the Care Quality Commission requirements and patient safety.
- Driving license with the ability to travel across Oxfordshire.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of operational management and robust clinical leadership.
- Recruitment and selection experience.
- Experience of managing a budget.
- Experience of developing / facilitating / delivering training and education to groups and individuals of all levels.
- Self-belief and ability to hold people to account for agreed objectives and clinical practice.
- Ability to deal with challenging situations.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
