About this role
Job summary
The post holder will be a nurse with diabetes experience who holds or is working towards clinical assessment skills and non-medical prescribing qualifications or a willingness to. They will work within a nurse- led team, contributing towards the provision of high-quality care to patients with Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes.
Main duties of the job
The main responsibilities of the role will relate to clinical expertise with an emphasis on initiating, performing and maintaining standards of clinical excellence in diabetes care. The post holder will be able to work within the multidisciplinary team. This will include the assessment, diagnosis, interpretation of results, management and review of diabetes patients, under the supervision of a Diabetologist and lead/senior Diabetes specialist nurse
Most clinics are nurse- led. The post holder will work in all areas of diabetes care including pregnancy, preconception, young adult clinics and general diabetes clinics.
There should be a willingness to develop knowledge and skills in the use of technology used in the management of diabetes specific to Continuous glucose monitoring and Insulin pump therapy
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust now form University Hospitals Tees and as such you may be required to work at any site across both Trusts.
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, we want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.
We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Job description Job responsibilities
A well-respected diabetes specialist nurse who sets high standards and leads by example to motivate and empower others. Specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and research.Work as a diabetes specialist nurse within the wider multidisciplinary team. Use clinical history taking, clinical examination and interpretation skills to assess patients needs in terms of diagnosis and treatment plans, under supervision of the MDT. Interpret bloods and reviewmanagement and treatment plans under the supervision of the MDT.Work in the acute hospital setting, outpatient clinics as well as local community settings.Deliver test results and sensitive and confidential information to individuals with compassion and empathy, taking into account distressing and emotional responses. Provide psychologicalsupport where required, especially within the clinical areas of pregnancy, end of life and Intensive Care UnitsInitiate treatments in the management of diabetesProvide specialist advice and ongoing lifestyle recommendations to patients and relativesParticipate in structured educationAct as a resource for patients and staff in the management of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse Degree in Nursing or evidence of degree level qualification/equivalent
Desirable
Non-medical prescribing qualification or willingness to work towards Physical Assessment Skills qualification or willingness to work towards Teaching certificate Accredited Diabetes qualification
Knowledge Essential
Relevant Diabetes experience Evidence of on-going professional development Able to work autonomously and a member of the MDT Experience in providing counselling to patients/relatives and supporting staff
Desirable
Extensive clinical experience in diabetes
Experience Essential
Community and secondary care experience
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.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Address University Hospital North Tees
Hardwick Road
Stockton-on-Tees
TS19 8PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)