Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join our existing team, providing Adult Diabetes Services across the Havering area for two days per week. Our Integrated service model encompasses a multidisciplinary approach to Diabetes Care in the community setting, allowing shared responsibility for the person with diabetes. The service aims to maximise the opportunity for preventing complications of diabetes through an effective empowerment and partnership approach, focusing on individual care planning, support for professional and patient education and emotional and psychological care. If you are an overseas qualified nurse and wanting to start your journey to becoming a UK based registered nurse with the NMC, you can check whether you are eligible to be supported through our Capital Nurse consortium. Please visit; https://www.capitalnurselondon.co.uk/how-to-apply/. Whilst NELFT is happy to welcome overseas nurses we are unable to consider your application directly. You should submit your interest and apply through the Capital Nurse London group. Main duties of the job The main responsibilities of the post: The successful candidate would be expected to work within a team of skilled diabetes specialist nurses and to deliver a high standard of evidence based clinical care to patients and their carers, and to work as part of the Integrated Diabetes Service, within the community setting. The successful candidate must be confident to deliver education sessions to both patients and healthcare professionals.The successful candidate will require excellent communication skills and will need to be confident to work alone and within a multidisciplinary team.We are seeking a highly motivated individual who will contribute to the developments of our multi-disciplinary specialist community service and who has a commitment to continued personal development and is able to travel efficiently across the area of Havering, including to patients in their own homes. About us Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex High Cost Area Supplement - London This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum pro rata). Use of AI Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system Date posted 18 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year plus HCAS per annum (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 395-HV001-25 Job locations Harold Hill Health Centre Gooshays Drive Romford Essex RM3 9SU Job description Job responsibilities Detailed Job Description and Main responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage. References Please ensure that the references are from your most recent employer and one of these must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. You must provide professional email addresses for all referees as we will contact them as soon as an offer has been made. Please note we do not request references prior to interviews. Additionally, ensure that any gaps in your employment history are clearly indicated. All applications made through NHS Jobs account will be processed by TRAC System. Please note that some emails may go to your spam/junk mailbox so make sure you check this regularly. Job description Job responsibilities Detailed Job Description and Main responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage. References Please ensure that the references are from your most recent employer and one of these must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. You must provide professional email addresses for all referees as we will contact them as soon as an offer has been made. Please note we do not request references prior to interviews. Additionally, ensure that any gaps in your employment history are clearly indicated. All applications made through NHS Jobs account will be processed by TRAC System. Please note that some emails may go to your spam/junk mailbox so make sure you check this regularly. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy Registered Nurse Desirable First Degree or equivalent experience Non-Medical Prescribing or working towards Experience Essential Minimum 3 years post registration. Working as member of a multi-disciplinary team. Experience of mentoring & supervising staff Experience of post registration experience working in a community setting, particularly with diabetes patients Knowledge Essential An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities Up to date knowledge of all aspects of diabetes care & Nursing care. Understanding of multidisciplinary and inter-professional practice Clinical knowledge & experience of Diabetes Medication, Action and application of these medications Skills Essential Proficient in IT skills including MS office applications, Virtual platforms & Electronic Patient records Has excellent interpersonal skills (including negotiation) Is able to demonstrate an understanding and empathy relating to the condition of diabetes and the challenges facing the diabetic client Can demonstrate using teaching / educational skills in their daily practice - in formal and informal settings Ability to plan, organise and work under pressure Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy Registered Nurse Desirable First Degree or equivalent experience Non-Medical Prescribing or working towards Experience Essential Minimum 3 years post registration. Working as member of a multi-disciplinary team. Experience of mentoring & supervising staff Experience of post registration experience working in a community setting, particularly with diabetes patients Knowledge Essential An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities Up to date knowledge of all aspects of diabetes care & Nursing care. Understanding of multidisciplinary and inter-professional practice Clinical knowledge & experience of Diabetes Medication, Action and application of these medications Skills Essential Proficient in IT skills including MS office applications, Virtual platforms & Electronic Patient records Has excellent interpersonal skills (including negotiation) Is able to demonstrate an understanding and empathy relating to the condition of diabetes and the challenges facing the diabetic client Can demonstrate using teaching / educational skills in their daily practice - in formal and informal settings Ability to plan, organise and work 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Address Harold Hill Health Centre Gooshays Drive Romford Essex RM3 9SU Employer's website https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)