Job summary
- An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Nurse who is passionate, highly motivated, and who demonstrates the Vision of our Trust, to become part of our Diabetes team.
- To work as an integral member of the Diabetes team.
- Support the provision of specialist Diabetes nursing knowledge, advice and education to other nursing staff, the wider multi-professional team, allied health professionals, and patients .
- Support the provision of education and training for nursing, allied health professionals and other health care professionals to promote insight into the specific needs of adults and young people with diabetes; including health promotion.
- The post holder will be part of a team who provides high quality Diabetes nursing care.
- Required to work flexibly in order to support the needs of the service.
Main duties of the job
- To clinically lead, develop and coordinate the delivery of the integrated diabetes service through the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for patient safety and clinical practice/excellence.
- To provide the highest standard of holistic care for patients through the utilisation of advanced clinical skills and advice in the assessment and management of patients, working autonomously and with the multi-disciplinary team to improve the quality and safety of patientcare.
- To work autonomously and be accountable for the planning and delivery of all aspects of patient care in relation to current national best practice guidance, and as set out in the NMC code.
- To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework.
- To ensure the highest quality of care is provided in the safest mannerTo provide clinical leadership, expertise and specialist clinical advice and support to clinical staff on the management and care of patients with Diabetes and lead on the effective delivery of care to patients.
- To lead the in provision of expert specialist knowledge, care and experience to support to the wider nursing team to facilitate the effective delivery of care to patients at all times.
- To lead and participate in the continuing improvement of services in line with the Trust objectives.
- To lead the provision of education and training to patients/clinical staff and internal/external agencies .
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To clinically lead, develop and coordinate the delivery of the integrated diabetes service through the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for patient safety and clinical practice/excellence.
- To provide the highest standard of holistic care for patients through the utilisation of advanced clinical skills and advice in the assessment and management of patients, workingautonomously and with the multi-disciplinary team to improve the quality and safety of patient care.
- To work autonomously and be accountable for the planning and delivery of all aspects of patient care in relation to current national best practice guidance, and as set out in the NMC code.
- To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework to ensure the highest quality of care is provided in the safest manner.
- To provide clinical leadership, expertise and specialist clinical advice and support to clinical .staff on the management and care of patients with Diabetes and lead on the effective delivery of care to patient.
- To lead the in provision of expert specialist knowledge, care and experience to support to the wider nursing team to facilitate the effective delivery of care to patients at all times.
- To lead and participate in the continuing improvement of services in line with the Trust objectives.
- To lead the provision of education and training to patients/clinical staff and internal/external agencies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To clinically lead, develop and coordinate the delivery of the integrated diabetes service through the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for patient safety and clinical practice/excellence.
- To provide the highest standard of holistic care for patients through the utilisation of advanced clinical skills and advice in the assessment and management of patients, workingautonomously and with the multi-disciplinary team to improve the quality and safety of patient care.
- To work autonomously and be accountable for the planning and delivery of all aspects of patient care in relation to current national best practice guidance, and as set out in the NMC code.
- To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework to ensure the highest quality of care is provided in the safest manner.
- To provide clinical leadership, expertise and specialist clinical advice and support to clinical .staff on the management and care of patients with Diabetes and lead on the effective delivery of care to patient.
- To lead the in provision of expert specialist knowledge, care and experience to support to the wider nursing team to facilitate the effective delivery of care to patients at all times.
- To lead and participate in the continuing improvement of services in line with the Trust objectives.
- To lead the provision of education and training to patients/clinical staff and internal/external agencies.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- NMC registration
- Training courses relevant to role
- Expert knowledge, clinical skills and experience in specialist area of practice
Desirable
- Clinical skills course
- Counselling skills
- Teaching qualification
- Evidence of CPD in specialist area
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in caring for people with diabetes
- Significant staff nurse experience
- Leadership within a team
Desirable
- Experience in change management
- Audit/research experience
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- NMC registration
- Training courses relevant to role
- Expert knowledge, clinical skills and experience in specialist area of practice
Desirable
- Clinical skills course
- Counselling skills
- Teaching qualification
- Evidence of CPD in specialist area
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in caring for people with diabetes
- Significant staff nurse experience
- Leadership within a team
Desirable
- Experience in change management
- Audit/research experience
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).
