Job summary We are seeking to appoint a Band 6/7 (depending on experience) Diabetes Specialist Nurse on a permanent part time (22.5 hour) basis. This role will be based at our Broomfield Hospital site. You will work as part of specialist MDT team to provide a specialised diabetes service for hospital in-patients and outpatients supporting a caseloads of patients utilising technologies such as, CGM, CSII and Hybrid closed loop systems. You will provide clinical advice and support through education, training and health promotion for patients and their families / carers as appropriate and act as resource for other HCPs such as practice nurses, Doctors, the ICT, ward clinical staff in relation to the development of clinical management plans for patients. Main duties of the job To educate and empower with diabetes to self -manage working in collaboration with the other DSNs, consultants and PAMS.. Assess, plan and implement nursing care for a caseload of patients with diabetes working in collaboration with consultant colleagues Provide a high level of communication by liaising with all appropriate members of the multi-disciplinary team. Work within the remit of non-medical prescribing Obtain appropriate consent for all procedures. Challenges inappropriate practices which impact on the patient/ others/Trust. Maintains an environment which actively and consistently recognises the patient's rights including the right to confidentiality in line with the Data Protection Act and GDPR Committed to sharing good practice across the Trust. Communicates sensitive information to patients and relatives as appropriate. Able to use and teach others how to use a wide range of specialist equipment such as continuous blood glucose monitoring equipment. About us Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us. We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress Date posted 10 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 a year Per Annum Pro Rata for Part Time Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 390-MED-BR-3128 Job locations Broomfield Court Road Chelmsford CM1 7ET Job description Job responsibilities We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities. Person Specification RN training Essential Minimum 5 years post registration NMC Registered Experience Essential Experience as a Diabetes Nurse Specialist Desirable Non-medical prescriber in Diabetes Person Specification RN training Essential Minimum 5 years post registration NMC Registered Experience Essential Experience as a Diabetes Nurse Specialist Desirable Non-medical prescriber in Diabetes 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 Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Broomfield Court Road Chelmsford CM1 7ET Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)