Community Diabetes Specialist Nurse
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
The Diabetes Specialist Nurse will be a highly specialised (advanced, expert,) autonomous practitioner managing a locality area within the geographical catchment area of Bedford Hospital. They will act as a specialist resource working alongside and supporting community staff to meet the needs of people with diabetes in all community settings within the allocated locality including GP surgeries, Nursing Homes, hard to reach groups etc. He/she will play a lead role in helping practices implement evidence based practice and will contribute to the provision of a range of services to those with diabetes, participating in the management and delivery of treatment plans as necessary.
The post holder, as a member of the Integrated Community Diabetes Service (ICDS), will deliver training and education packages to both patients and Health Care Professionals across primary and secondary care
Main duties of the job
- To act as a resource and role model in expert practice facilitating and supporting the delivery of direct specialist diabetes patient care for all members of the Primary health care team, nursing and residential homes. Voluntary organisations and other agencies.
- To provide clinical supervision for other Health Care Professionals (GP's, Practices nurses, District Nurses, Nursing/ learning disability homes) in designated area of community.
- Be the responsible lead in Diabetes Service development within the given locality, this may include services for the elderly, housebound etc. To evaluate service delivery; identify areas for improvement and plan the future development.
- To provide Specialist Diabetes Triage /Assessment clinics within the community setting
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
Date posted
24 June 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
418-AHP3128-SJ
Job locations
Bedford Hospital
Kempston Road
Bedford
MK429DJ
Employer details
Employer name
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bedford Hospital
Kempston Road
Bedford
MK429DJ
Employer's website
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