About this role
Job summary
Are you experienced in Diabetes?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join the Integrated Cornwall Diabetes Specialist Nursing Team, working primarily across Helston, Falmouth and surrounding areas, with ad hoc countywide cover.
The service is fully integrated with community services, primary care and secondary care, delivering a seamless patient journey. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Diabetes Specialist Nurse with a strong passion for improving outcomes for people living with diabetes in the community. Proven experience working within a Diabetes Team is essential.
The successful candidate will:
Work autonomously as an advanced practitioner, delivering an expert, integrated diabetes service across community, primary and secondary care Manage a defined caseload through nurse-led intermediate clinics within community hospitals and GP cluster sites, including inpatient community hospital visits Provide comprehensive clinical and psychosocial support to patients and families Lead service development and evidence-based practice in line with current research and national guidelines Establish and maintain effective communication across the multidisciplinary team Act as an educator for students, nursing staff, medics, dietetic and AHP colleagues Support the DSN advice, guidance and referral service This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference to diabetes care across Cornwall.
Main duties of the job
To provide a specialist nursing service and education to people with Diabetes, their carers, and healthcare teams across community, primary and secondary care settings within Cornwall. This will include managing a patient caseload, acting as an educational resource for service users / providers & promoting effective communication between all health professionals and the voluntary sector.
To assist with professional leadership and management of the Cornwall Adult Diabetes Nursing Service in conjunction with the Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist to provide the highest possible standards of care to the patients and their families.
Nurse led Intermediate clinics are run by the post holder at Community hospitals and GP cluster locations. The post holder also provides Community hospital in-patient visits where required, and support to Cornwall Foundation Trust HealthCare Professionals.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Job description Job responsibilities
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.
We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
Cornwall Foundation Trust
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Eduction/Qualification and Relevant Experience Essential
Professional qualification - RN level 1 Diabetes specialist course (ENB 928 or Diabetes degree module) Relevant first degree or evidence of working towards this. Substantial experience at a senior level within an adult care acute / community setting caring for people with Diabetes Professional qualification - RN level 1
Desirable
Independent Non- Medical Prescribing Course, or willingness to undertake
Skills & Apptitude Essential
Good written and verbal communication skills. Time management awareness Computer Literacy Good organisation skills.
Knowledge and Abilities Essential
Knowledge of current issues in Diabetes care Ability to work as team member & autonomously Ability to cope under pressure
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).
Employer details Employer name Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address TBC
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Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)