Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for aDiabetes Nurse Specialist who is considering progressing their career in Diabetes.
This exciting role in an expanding team will give the post-holder the opportunity to contribute to the specialist care and management of individuals with various types of Diabetes.
We welcome applications from those who would use their excellent communication skills to support our patients in providing compassionate care in a specialist area.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 7 Diabetes Nurse Specialist, the successful applicant will share the ambition, vision and values of the department and the wider Trust, supporting a group of Diabetes Specialist Nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team including Dietitians and Consultants.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring a safe, seamless and exemplary care at the point of need, within the inpatient and outpatient diabetes services.
The post holder will be accountable for the delivery of high quality, patient centred care.
We are looking for a highly specialised, motivated and enthusiastic individual who will act as a positive role model in delivering care of the highest quality to patients and their carers, using a professional and competent approach , whist maintaining clinical accountability and autonomy within their practice.
About us
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Good general education
- RGN level 1
- ENB 998 or City & Guilds 730 or equivalent experience at level 3
- Evidence of further continued professional development.
- Non-Medical Prescribing
Desirable
- 1st line management course
Experience
Essential
- Experience of diabetes nursing
- experience in using non medical prescribing in practice
- Experience in teaching patient new skills
Desirable
- Audit and research experience
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Able to work within differing client groups
- Able to use adult education techniques to deliver education in groups or to individuals
- Able to develop and improve own and others knowledge
- Able to network with colleagues
- Able to facilitate change by discussing new ideas and solutions
- Confident and effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to resolve conflict/dispute in a nonconfrontational manner
- Organisational and time management skills
Desirable
- Track record of team working skills
- Can show evidence of initiating skills and working practices
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly with patients, relatives and a multi - disciplinary team in English
- Able to work flexible hours, as the service requires
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Good general education
- RGN level 1
- ENB 998 or City & Guilds 730 or equivalent experience at level 3
- Evidence of further continued professional development.
- Non-Medical Prescribing
Desirable
- 1st line management course
Experience
Essential
- Experience of diabetes nursing
- experience in using non medical prescribing in practice
- Experience in teaching patient new skills
Desirable
- Audit and research experience
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Able to work within differing client groups
- Able to use adult education techniques to deliver education in groups or to individuals
- Able to develop and improve own and others knowledge
- Able to network with colleagues
- Able to facilitate change by discussing new ideas and solutions
- Confident and effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to resolve conflict/dispute in a nonconfrontational manner
- Organisational and time management skills
Desirable
- Track record of team working skills
- Can show evidence of initiating skills and working practices
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly with patients, relatives and a multi - disciplinary team in English
- Able to work flexible hours, as the service requires
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).
