Job summary
As an experienced registered nurse the jobholder will support the co-ordination of in-patient diabetes care over 7 days, ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times, providing support to qualified and unqualified nurses within the ward/department.
You will play a key role in the assessment of the needs of inpatients with diabetes across the Trust, identification of potential and actual problems, and implementation of an effective care plan.
If required the post holder will offer advice and support to Health Care Professionals in the community to facilitate a smooth discharge.
If you would like to apply on a secondment basis you must seek approval from your current line manager.
Main duties of the job
The jobholder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-based practice, supporting nursing and medical teams across the Trust and ensuring effective management of the in-patient diabetes service in the absence of the lead in-patient specialist nurse.
The post holder will be expected to support the lead in-patient diabetes specialist nurse in the undertaking of high quality audit and research designed to evaluate and improve the service.
The post holder will provide direct care to patients with diabetes in hospital according to the needs of the patients and their families. They will work autonomously as well as within the multi-disciplinary team in order to provide expertise and education to all health care professionals and carers with whom the patient with diabetes may come into contact during an admission to hospital. They will be expected to support healthcare professionals in the delivery of excellent in-patient care, improving safety, reducing risk and promoting patient self-management where appropriate.
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.
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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Diploma level education of equivalent
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in specialty
Experience
Essential
- Experience at Band 5 or equivalent including within a relevant speciality
Desirable
- Service development and/ or change management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Diploma level education of equivalent
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in specialty
Experience
Essential
- Experience at Band 5 or equivalent including within a relevant speciality
Desirable
- Service development and/ or change management
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
