Diabetes Nurse

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a NMC Registered Band 6 Nurse to join our Diabetes Specialist Service based in North Staffordshire.

You will join our team of Specialist Nurses, Consultants, Educators, andAdministration staff. The aim of the service is to provide Specialist Diabetes support and interventions within the Community and across theprimary care network through nurse led clinics and home visits.

You must have extensive and demonstrable skills specifically in Diabetes management and will ideally hold an accredited coursein Diabetes or demonstrate a keen interest in Diabetes management with a keen interest in education, teaching and mentorshipfor health care professionals and patients.

You will additionally play a key role in supporting andeducating patients, as well as community and practice staff to improve the quality of Diabetes care.

This opportunity will support professional development and enhance Diabetes knowledge. Non-medicalprescribing, whilst not essential would be advantageous.

You will be required to travel independently across a large geographical area.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 6 NMC Registered Nurse you will have detailed professional and clinical knowledge and will be a specialist practitioner with focus in the following areas:

• Diabetes care and management.
• Provide assessment of complex/specialist care/support needs and in the development, implementation, and evaluation of care/support packages.
• Provide supervisory, training and leadership responsibilities where appropriate and will have some responsibility for team performance and service developments/improvements.
• Demonstrate initiative and be creative in finding solutions to problems.
• Work with the team leader undertaking delegated tasks in team management.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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