Job summary Closing Date: 02.02.25 (this may change dependent on response) Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 03.02.25 Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 20.02.25 Grade: Band 6 initially with potential progression to band 7 (see person specification for skills required to achieve successful progression to band 7) Salary: Band 6 initially moving to Band 7 when competencies have been achieved on the current NHS Agenda for Change Salary scale M ost attractive aspect of the Post: An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust Diabetes Service. Based with the innovative Diabetes Specialist Nursing service, you will play a vital role in supporting the dynamic and evolving community intermediate diabetes service and diabetes specialist service. You will provide autonomous diabetes specialist nursing care within both community and Consultant-led diabetes services in a variety of settings. We are fully integrated with the wider diabetes specialist team and benefit from ongoing supervision and governance support. Main duties of the job Within this challenging and mobile role, the post holder will work as part of an integrated diabetes multidisciplinary team providing diabetes specialist nurse care to people with diabetes in community and hospital based clinics. This support will include clinic attendance, phone contact and home visits. You will also contribute to the delivery and ongoing development of our locally developed structured patient education programme and our healthcare professional clinical quality education meetings. You will provide clinical leadership within the team and to other health care professional working in hospital or community settings, providing mentorship for other team members and supporting the development and delivery of diabetes nursing services. About us At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients. We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site. In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors. Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 389-25-6913665 Job locations Bradford Teaching Hospitals Bradford BD9 6RJ Job description Job responsibilities You will be a registered nurse with a first level degree, have current and demonstrable experience of working within a diabetes specialist care team in a Band 6 Diabetes Specialist Nurse role, with a university accredited diabetes qualification. You will also be a non-medical prescriber or be willing to undertake the qualification. The post-holder will facilitate a smooth journey from admission to discharge for the patient with Diabetes admitted to a ward within Bradford Teaching Hospitals. The post-holder will have responsibility for a defined caseload of and will provide an effective and high quality patient-focused service that is sensitive to the needs of users and providers. Provide clinical, social and psychological support to their patients/service-users using excellent communication skills, education and health promotion to enable them to reach their optimum level of independence and health. Facilitate in the development of the existing diabetes service, in line with local and National Guidance. Develop close working relationships with all members of the Diabetes integrated multidisciplinary team, based in both secondary and primary care. Job description Job responsibilities You will be a registered nurse with a first level degree, have current and demonstrable experience of working within a diabetes specialist care team in a Band 6 Diabetes Specialist Nurse role, with a university accredited diabetes qualification. You will also be a non-medical prescriber or be willing to undertake the qualification. The post-holder will facilitate a smooth journey from admission to discharge for the patient with Diabetes admitted to a ward within Bradford Teaching Hospitals. The post-holder will have responsibility for a defined caseload of and will provide an effective and high quality patient-focused service that is sensitive to the needs of users and providers. Provide clinical, social and psychological support to their patients/service-users using excellent communication skills, education and health promotion to enable them to reach their optimum level of independence and health. Facilitate in the development of the existing diabetes service, in line with local and National Guidance. Develop close working relationships with all members of the Diabetes integrated multidisciplinary team, based in both secondary and primary care. Person Specification Experience Essential Significant post-registration experience, including experience of working in a relevant clinical specialty Experience of assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients/service-users/staff demonstrating knowledge of specific needs Experience of participating in clinical audit Desirable Experience in policy development Experience of developing innovative practice Experience of working in an MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Report writing / Presentation skills Computer literate - ability to use Word/Excel/PowerPoint, etc. Clinical credibility Clinical skills specific to area of specialty Ability to work as part of a team Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate Mentoring and advanced communication skills Leadership skills Excellent time management and organisation skills Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups Analytical skills to problem solve and able to make clinical judgements requiring assimilation, interpretation and comparison of a range of options Evidence of reflective practice Desirable Proven evidence of change management skills Knowledge Essential Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues. Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance both general and specialty related e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc. Knowledge and understanding of the NHS national targets and priorities Knowledge and understanding of the needs of the defined caseload (patients/service-users/staff) Desirable Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training Knowledge of change management processes Qualifications Essential Appropriate NMC Registration(RN/RM/RN Child) Degree or equivalent qualification (e.g. diploma level specialist training) or experience Relevant specialist qualification or training to diploma level or equivalent experience Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent Evidence of current CPD Desirable Post registration qualification in relevant specialty Leadership or management development qualification Advanced communication skills qualification Non-medical prescribing qualification Other requirements Essential Car driver Desirable Good sense of humour Person Specification Experience Essential Significant post-registration experience, including experience of working in a relevant clinical specialty Experience of assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients/service-users/staff demonstrating knowledge of specific needs Experience of participating in clinical audit Desirable Experience in policy development Experience of developing innovative practice Experience of working in an MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Report writing / Presentation skills Computer literate - ability to use Word/Excel/PowerPoint, etc. Clinical credibility Clinical skills specific to area of specialty Ability to work as part of a team Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate Mentoring and advanced communication skills Leadership skills Excellent time management and organisation skills Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups Analytical skills to problem solve and able to make clinical judgements requiring assimilation, interpretation and comparison of a range of options Evidence of reflective practice Desirable Proven evidence of change management skills Knowledge Essential Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues. Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance both general and specialty related e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc. Knowledge and understanding of the NHS national targets and priorities Knowledge and understanding of the needs of the defined caseload (patients/service-users/staff) Desirable Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training Knowledge of change management processes Qualifications Essential Appropriate NMC Registration(RN/RM/RN Child) Degree or equivalent qualification (e.g. diploma level specialist training) or experience Relevant specialist qualification or training to diploma level or equivalent experience Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent Evidence of current CPD Desirable Post registration qualification in relevant specialty Leadership or management development qualification Advanced communication skills qualification Non-medical prescribing qualification Other requirements Essential Car driver Desirable Good sense of humour 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 Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Bradford Teaching Hospitals Bradford BD9 6RJ Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)