Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Diabetes Specialist Nurse AFC band 6 to join our Diabetes & Endocrine Specialist Nursing Service. Are you an experienced nurse with an interest in Diabetes wanting to enhance your knowledge and skills in all aspects of diabetes management. You should have at least 2 years experience, with excellent communication skills to provide a high standard of clinical care within a hospital setting
We require a motivated and enthusiastic nurse to supplement our multi disciplinary team. We will provide support, training and guidance to enhance your skills within the role of a Diabetes Specialist Nurse.
Main duties of the job
Assess, plan and implement treatment plans for people with diabetes whilst an inpatient. Contribute to the organisation and delivery of specialist education and training to other health care professionals, carers on all aspects of diabetes management. To have the ability to work autonomously in the provision of a specialist, evidence based and high quality service for people with diabetes. and with the support of nursing and medical colleagues.
You will work closely with the Consultants, Clinical Nurse Specialists and other multidisciplinary team members, playing an important role in the delivery of effective care and management of inpatients with diabetes, and some aspects of outpatient care.
You must be able to work autonomously, organise your workload effectively and adapt to, as well as drive change at a local level.
About us
Oldham Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. The place where the worlds first IVF baby was delivered, Oldham is a town of pioneering firsts. Today, Oldham is responsible for delivering a range of acute and community health services across the local area and at The Royal Oldham Hospital. As a designated major trauma unit for Greater Manchester and one of only three vascular centres in Greater Manchester, Oldham is a specialist hospital for acute surgery and provides state-of-the-art onsite pathology services to the North West.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Registration and Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- First level degree
- Post basic qualification in diabetes or equivalent portfolio of evidence
- Recognised teaching qualification
skills & experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the field of diabetes & good clincial knowledge
- Evidence of proactive involvement in the mentorship of nurses
- Excellent interpersonal skills, evidence of developement of own skills and knowledge
Person Specification
Registration and Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- First level degree
- Post basic qualification in diabetes or equivalent portfolio of evidence
- Recognised teaching qualification
skills & experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the field of diabetes & good clincial knowledge
- Evidence of proactive involvement in the mentorship of nurses
- Excellent interpersonal skills, evidence of developement of own skills and knowledge
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).
