Job summary
We are looking to recruit a motivated individual to work full time and deliver a comprehensive, high quality evidenced based Diabetes Specialist Nursing service to people with diabetes in Mid Powys in collaboration with our small team of Specialist Nurses and the Multi-disciplinary Team across Primary, Community and Secondary Care.
The role covers in-patient, out-patient and community care, actively contributing to the planning and development of the Diabetes services across Powys. Providing an advanced level of practice that encompasses aspects of education, research and management.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible and accountable for an identified case load of people with diabetes, proactively promoting health enhancing activities and behaviours, working with the patient / carer and the MDT team to reduce unplanned hospital admissions and co-ordinate care across all settings of the care pathway.Promote and ensure through ongoing review and monitoring that people with diabetes are treated in line with current guidelines and that the principles of dignity and respect are achieved and embedded within the team.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide specialist assessment of people with diabetes, through clinics and home visits, undertaking a range of clinical measurements and assessments, interpreting results and developing a comprehensive care plan in partnership with the patient and others as appropriate.
Review the effectiveness of treatments through monitoring and interpretation of clinical indicators and make-adjustments to treatments, onward referrals and/or recommendations for changes of treatment or appropriate therapies.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view on Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide specialist assessment of people with diabetes, through clinics and home visits, undertaking a range of clinical measurements and assessments, interpreting results and developing a comprehensive care plan in partnership with the patient and others as appropriate.
Review the effectiveness of treatments through monitoring and interpretation of clinical indicators and make-adjustments to treatments, onward referrals and/or recommendations for changes of treatment or appropriate therapies.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view on Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Live registration with the NMC as Registered Nurse
- Degree in Nursing or health related subject
- Post Registration specialist training / supplementary qualifications to Masters level in related subject (Diabetes Speciality
- Teaching qualification/ Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice or evidence of teaching skills/ clinical educator
- Knowledge and skills to manage patients with complex needs
Desirable
- Independent Prescribing Qualification
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
- Management/ Leadership Qualification or equivalent preparation
Experience
Essential
- Experience at management level demonstrating ability to deliver improvements to service users care
- Experience of clinical assessment and proactive management of people with diabetes
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to use computer systems to a well-developed level (email, word processing, spreadsheets)
- Significant clinical experience in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for the patient group of the caseload
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
- Effective multi agency team player, including the ability to engage positively with carers
- Proven ability to work in complex situations with many differing partners
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Live registration with the NMC as Registered Nurse
- Degree in Nursing or health related subject
- Post Registration specialist training / supplementary qualifications to Masters level in related subject (Diabetes Speciality
- Teaching qualification/ Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice or evidence of teaching skills/ clinical educator
- Knowledge and skills to manage patients with complex needs
Desirable
- Independent Prescribing Qualification
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
- Management/ Leadership Qualification or equivalent preparation
Experience
Essential
- Experience at management level demonstrating ability to deliver improvements to service users care
- Experience of clinical assessment and proactive management of people with diabetes
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to use computer systems to a well-developed level (email, word processing, spreadsheets)
- Significant clinical experience in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for the patient group of the caseload
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
- Effective multi agency team player, including the ability to engage positively with carers
- Proven ability to work in complex situations with many differing partners
Desirable
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
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).
