Diabetes Specialist Nurse

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (379)

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Nurse to join our dynamic, forward thinking diabetes team. Supported by the Senior Diabetes Specialist Nurses and Diabetes Nurse Consultant, you will be working with the wider diabetes multidisciplinary team to provide specialist diabetes support, advice and education for patients with type 1 and complex type 2 diabetes as well as other healthcare professionals. We are seeking a nurse who has a positive approach and is committed to making a difference. You will need to demonstrate a keenness to work in the field of diabetes, effective communication and teamwork. Experience of supporting patients and carers with diabetes management would be an advantage but not essential as training and development in role can be provided.

This role will be based cross site between the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton and The Princess Royal Hospital , Haywards Heath. However, a job share to cover each individual site would be considered.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide specialist care to people with diabetes in the adult setting. Although, the predominant focus will be on assessing, implementing and evaluating care in the inpatient setting, the post holder may also provide specialist advice where required to patients, carers and other members of the multidisciplinary team and also to people with diabetes requiring specialist podiatry intervention within our hospital podiatry clinic

About us

Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops

At UHSx we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSx, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Date posted

20 June 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£32,306 to £39,027 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

379-4258476-MAY22

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide on-going specialist education and training for patients, carers and staff around management of diabetes as well as promote self-management strategies and provide opportunities for health promotion.

The post holder will contribute to the implementation of evidence based practice in line with national and local diabetes strategies and guidelines and will be given the opportunity to support service development or audit projects within the department.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

shortlisting criteria

Essential

oRGN/RN current NMC registration.
oFirst level degree
oRelevant Post registration Qualification/Demonstrable post registration experience.

Desirable

oInvolvement in the care and management of patients with diabetes.
oTeaching qualification or equivalent e.g. ENB 998

Person Specification

shortlisting criteria

Essential

oRGN/RN current NMC registration.
oFirst level degree
oRelevant Post registration Qualification/Demonstrable post registration experience.

Desirable

oInvolvement in the care and management of patients with diabetes.
oTeaching qualification or equivalent e.g. ENB 998

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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