Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated Diabetes Nurse Specialist, who is passionate about diabetes ready to make a major contribution to the care of patients with diabetes.
The post holder will be responsible, as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team, delivering specialist inpatient nursing care to patients with diabetes,. The post holder will ensure that patients receive the necessary care and treatment to enable progress along the agreed pathways of care. This will be achieved through the application of specialist knowledge, skills and practice.
Main duties of the job
You will be a registered nurse with a post registration nursing course in Diabetes with experience as a diabetes nurse specialist and extensive knowledge of diabetes experience gained from relevant post basic study.
You should have proven management and leadership skills as well as the ability to demonstrate initiative and innovation, effective communication skills and the ability to organise your own caseload.
You will also be able to demonstrate effective teaching and presentation skills as you will be responsible for providing education and support to primary care teams. You will also be required to provide clinical care to a caseload of patients with diabetes.
About us
Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, our procedures and our People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ and Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
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 on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
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 on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Level 1
- Current registration with the NMC on relevant part of the register
- Relevant post basic Diabetes Course
- Possession of 1st degree related to field of practice
- Evidence of on going relevant postgraduate courses associated with speciality
Desirable
- Diploma in Diabetes
- Working towards a Masters Degree
- Independent prescribing
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent clinical skills within the field of Diabetes nursing
- Able to work independently and as part of the MDT
- To have established leadership skills
- Able to make decisions and problem solve
Desirable
- Research/audit, data collection and input skills
- Patient counselling skills
Experience
Essential
- Substantive post registration experience
- Recent experience as expert clinical practitioner in diabetes care in either primary or secondary care
- Previous experience of clinical education at undergraduate and post graduate level
- Uses a patient centred approach
- Experience in teaching and training
Desirable
- Proven experience as Diabetes Nurse Facilitator
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert level of knowledge of diabetes nursing
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
- Sound theoretical knowledge underpinning clinical practice
- Ability to act as a clinical expert and resource for all staff in the multi disciplinary team
- Research appreciation and ability to influence others through research findings
Desirable
- Skills to act as a clinical supervisor
Other
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of Trust Values
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Level 1
- Current registration with the NMC on relevant part of the register
- Relevant post basic Diabetes Course
- Possession of 1st degree related to field of practice
- Evidence of on going relevant postgraduate courses associated with speciality
Desirable
- Diploma in Diabetes
- Working towards a Masters Degree
- Independent prescribing
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent clinical skills within the field of Diabetes nursing
- Able to work independently and as part of the MDT
- To have established leadership skills
- Able to make decisions and problem solve
Desirable
- Research/audit, data collection and input skills
- Patient counselling skills
Experience
Essential
- Substantive post registration experience
- Recent experience as expert clinical practitioner in diabetes care in either primary or secondary care
- Previous experience of clinical education at undergraduate and post graduate level
- Uses a patient centred approach
- Experience in teaching and training
Desirable
- Proven experience as Diabetes Nurse Facilitator
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert level of knowledge of diabetes nursing
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
- Sound theoretical knowledge underpinning clinical practice
- Ability to act as a clinical expert and resource for all staff in the multi disciplinary team
- Research appreciation and ability to influence others through research findings
Desirable
- Skills to act as a clinical supervisor
Other
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of Trust Values
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
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).
