Diabetes Inpatient Specialist Nurse (DISN)

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

If you are an enthusiastic and highly motivated Registered Nurse with excellent communication and leadership skills, who has a proven interest in management of people with diabetes in an inpatient setting, then this is the post for you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Inpatient Diabetes Specialist Nurses (DISN) to join the multi-disciplinary Diabetes Team based at York Hospital.

The post holder will be required to support the multi-disciplinary Diabetes Team in the management of people with diabetes while an inpatient in York Hospital.

Candidates will be expected to be able to demonstrate knowledge and awareness of the current clinical and professional issues affecting people with diabetes, incorporating high quality evidence in patient centered care. Additionally, they will demonstrate competency in teaching (patients and healthcare professionals), supervision of team members and sharing good practice.

The ability to be flexible, creative and adaptable are key personal attributes.

Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams is essential, while a post registration qualification in diabetes would be ideal.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Main duties of the job

There is much emphasis on patient empowerment for self-efficacy in the management of long-term conditions, and therefore the post holder will require excellent interpersonal skills. They will need to be able to motivate and lead others and act as an effective role model.

Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with York & Scarbrorough Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies
Act as a role model for the development of clinical skills and knowledge within the ward team
Support the lead in-patient diabetes specialist nurse in setting and monitoring standards and seek to continuously improve standards and the quality of patient care
Provide assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring written records are kept
In conjunction with the in-patient diabetes specialist Nurse ensure management of clinical services
Contribute to the promotion of a positive learning environment within the clinical area
Participate in preceptorship and mentorship programmes
Undertake continuous professional and clinical development
Support the clinical teams in the management and delivery of in-patient diabetes care
Manage liaison between clinical teams where necessary to ensure the best management of highly complex in-patients with diabetes
Support the lead in-patient diabetes specialist Nurse in investigating and responding to accidents, complaints etc.
Deputise for Lead Diabetes Specialist Nurse in her/his absence

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Date posted

08 December 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-4807443-NS-CG6

Job locations

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: recruitment@york.nhs.uk.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

COVID-19

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse (Level 1)

Desirable

Post registration qualification in specialty
Non-medical prescriber - as determined by the needs of the service

Experience

Essential

Experience at Band 5 or equivalent including within a relevant specialty / managing people with diabetes
Audit & Standard setting

Desirable

Service development and/ or change management

Experience

Essential

Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

Experience at teaching in clinical environment
Working in diabetes in patient setting

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse (Level 1)

Desirable

Post registration qualification in specialty
Non-medical prescriber - as determined by the needs of the service

Experience

Essential

Experience at Band 5 or equivalent including within a relevant specialty / managing people with diabetes
Audit & Standard setting

Desirable

Service development and/ or change management

Experience

Essential

Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

Experience at teaching in clinical environment
Working in diabetes in patient setting

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.