Job summary
Job Title: Diabetes Specialist Nurse
By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible
Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability
to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
Main duties of the job
The CSH Diabetes Specialist Nursing team provides specialist clinical advice and care,
supporting the delivery of all commissioned activities to adult patients within the North
West Surrey area and delivering an integrated model of diabetes services.
The role of the Diabetes Specialist Nurse (DSN) service is to promote the health and wellbeing
of people with diabetes enabling them to achieve optimum glycaemic control through informed
self-management.
The post holder will provide a link between GP and consultant led
specialist teams and will provide education and support both to people with diabetes and those
who care for them.
The post holder will be responsible for facilitating improved diabetes care through the
provision of advisory services, including telephone, video and face to face support
within practices, clinics in an acute setting, nursing homes and patients own homes.
The post holder will be responsible for contributing to the ongoing development of
clinical practice, research and standards of care within the service.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: - Diabetes Specialist Nurse
Trust: - Central Surrey Health
Location: -St Peters Hospital
Pay Rates: £24-£37
Shift Patterns: - Flexible
About the Trust :-
Central Surrey Health (CSH), a not-for-profit community services provider, are rated Good in their most recent CQC report, providing outstanding care to NHS patients in the community, in their homes or in hospital. CSH provides a wide range of adult community health services in northwest Surrey, and children's NHS community services across the whole of Surrey. CSH values their staff by providing a variety of excellent training and development programmes including care certificates, apprenticeships, Nursing Associate programmes, a wide variety of management and leadership courses and more. They also provide salary sacrifice schemes and run monthly Health & Well being programmes. Join CSH's diverse and passionate team today!
Why might this job interest you?
This flexible role as a Diabetes Specialist Nurse for NHS Professionals offers a unique blend of professional fulfilment and adaptable scheduling. This position allows nurses to provide vital healthcare services within the community, making a significant impact on patients' lives while having the freedom to choose their working hours. The flexibility of a bank role enables community nurses to balance their professional duties with personal commitments, fostering a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, working in diverse community settings provides opportunities for skill development, autonomy, and meaningful interactions with patients from various backgrounds. The chance to deliver compassionate care on a flexible schedule makes this role both rewarding and accommodating.
What you can add:
- The CSH Diabetes Specialist Nursing team provides specialist clinical advice and care,
supporting the delivery of all commissioned activities to adult patients within the North
West Surrey area and delivering an integrated model of diabetes services.
- The role of the Diabetes Specialist Nurse (DSN) service is to promote the health and well being
of people with diabetes enabling them to achieve optimum glycaemic control through informed
self-management.
- The post holder will provide a link between GP and consultant led
specialist teams and will provide education and support both to people with diabetes and those
who care for them.
- The post holder will be responsible for facilitating improved diabetes care through the
provision of advisory services, including telephone, video and face to face support
within practices, clinics in an acute setting, nursing homes and patients own homes.
- The post holder will be responsible for contributing to the ongoing development of
clinical practice, research and standards of care within the service.
The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.
What youll need:
Qualifications:-
- First degree in Nursing or equivalent level of experience
- NMC Registered General Nurse
- Evidence of certified continual professional development within specialist area.
- Post graduate
certificate in
diabetes
- Mentorship course.
Experience :-
- Minimum of five
years experience
as a registered
nurse.
- Evidence of working
in a multidisciplinary
team.
- Experience of
working with
people with
diabetes, both
type 1 and type 2.
- Research or
clinical audit
experience.
- Community health
care experience.
Skills :-
- Ability to clinically
assess, deliver and
evaluate high quality
care.
- Ability to work without
direct supervision
- Able to reflect on own
strengths and
development needs
- Ability to work under
pressure, balance
multiple priorities and
meet deadlines
- Ability to demonstrate
use of evidencebased practice in line
with clinical
governance
principles.
- Ability to develop new
skills appropriate to
the role.
*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.
The benefits we can offer you in return:-
- Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
- Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
- Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider
- First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
- Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
- Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
- Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
- Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
- Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.
Apply Today
By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: - Diabetes Specialist Nurse
Trust: - Central Surrey Health
Location: -St Peters Hospital
Pay Rates: £24-£37
Shift Patterns: - Flexible
About the Trust :-
Central Surrey Health (CSH), a not-for-profit community services provider, are rated Good in their most recent CQC report, providing outstanding care to NHS patients in the community, in their homes or in hospital. CSH provides a wide range of adult community health services in northwest Surrey, and children's NHS community services across the whole of Surrey. CSH values their staff by providing a variety of excellent training and development programmes including care certificates, apprenticeships, Nursing Associate programmes, a wide variety of management and leadership courses and more. They also provide salary sacrifice schemes and run monthly Health & Well being programmes. Join CSH's diverse and passionate team today!
Why might this job interest you?
This flexible role as a Diabetes Specialist Nurse for NHS Professionals offers a unique blend of professional fulfilment and adaptable scheduling. This position allows nurses to provide vital healthcare services within the community, making a significant impact on patients' lives while having the freedom to choose their working hours. The flexibility of a bank role enables community nurses to balance their professional duties with personal commitments, fostering a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, working in diverse community settings provides opportunities for skill development, autonomy, and meaningful interactions with patients from various backgrounds. The chance to deliver compassionate care on a flexible schedule makes this role both rewarding and accommodating.
What you can add:
- The CSH Diabetes Specialist Nursing team provides specialist clinical advice and care,
supporting the delivery of all commissioned activities to adult patients within the North
West Surrey area and delivering an integrated model of diabetes services.
- The role of the Diabetes Specialist Nurse (DSN) service is to promote the health and well being
of people with diabetes enabling them to achieve optimum glycaemic control through informed
self-management.
- The post holder will provide a link between GP and consultant led
specialist teams and will provide education and support both to people with diabetes and those
who care for them.
- The post holder will be responsible for facilitating improved diabetes care through the
provision of advisory services, including telephone, video and face to face support
within practices, clinics in an acute setting, nursing homes and patients own homes.
- The post holder will be responsible for contributing to the ongoing development of
clinical practice, research and standards of care within the service.
The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.
What youll need:
Qualifications:-
- First degree in Nursing or equivalent level of experience
- NMC Registered General Nurse
- Evidence of certified continual professional development within specialist area.
- Post graduate
certificate in
diabetes
- Mentorship course.
Experience :-
- Minimum of five
years experience
as a registered
nurse.
- Evidence of working
in a multidisciplinary
team.
- Experience of
working with
people with
diabetes, both
type 1 and type 2.
- Research or
clinical audit
experience.
- Community health
care experience.
Skills :-
- Ability to clinically
assess, deliver and
evaluate high quality
care.
- Ability to work without
direct supervision
- Able to reflect on own
strengths and
development needs
- Ability to work under
pressure, balance
multiple priorities and
meet deadlines
- Ability to demonstrate
use of evidencebased practice in line
with clinical
governance
principles.
- Ability to develop new
skills appropriate to
the role.
*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.
The benefits we can offer you in return:-
- Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
- Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
- Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider
- First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
- Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
- Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
- Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
- Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
- Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.
Apply Today
By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree in Nursing or equivalent level of experience
- NMC Registered General Nurse
- Evidence of certified continual professional development within specialist area
Experience
Essential
- A car and valid UK driving license.
- Minimum of five years experience as a registered nurse.
- Evidence of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working with people with diabetes, both type 1 and type 2
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree in Nursing or equivalent level of experience
- NMC Registered General Nurse
- Evidence of certified continual professional development within specialist area
Experience
Essential
- A car and valid UK driving license.
- Minimum of five years experience as a registered nurse.
- Evidence of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working with people with diabetes, both type 1 and type 2
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
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).
