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About
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage. We are rated CQC Good and are well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we provide for our patients and our staff. We offer a broad range of clinical care to a population of 270,000, and we have regional specialist centres for spinal injuries, rehabilitation, plastics and burns. Our longstanding links with local Armed Forces and veterans has seen us awarded Gold under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition scheme.
Our 5,500-strong workforce is at the very centre of everything we do, and we are committed to developing our people and their careers. We have high levels of staff engagement, an award-winning internal communications function, an innovative training partnership with Coventry University, and are one of 23 NHS People Promise Exemplar sites.
At SFT we work flexibly and we think working here is pretty rewarding. Employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, a generous leave entitlement and pension scheme.
Additional staff benefits include accommodation, on-site car parking (fee's and restrictions apply), access to a leisure centre (2 indoor heated swimming pools and a fully equipped gym and squash court), day nursery, holiday play scheme, restaurants and a number of shops.
Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work. With easy access to London and local airports, Salisbury also has one of the 31 UNESCO world heritage sites in the UK in the form of Stonehenge and boasts a number of museums and famous landmarks which are well worth a visit.
Key details
Location: Salisbury District Hospital, Town: Salisbury, Postcode: SP2 8BJ, Major / Minor Region: Wiltshire
Contract type & working pattern: Permanent, Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 Per Annum, Salary period: Yearly, Grade: Band 7
Specialty: Main area: Diabetes
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Diabetes inpatient nursing team. We are looking for an experienced, motivated and committed Diabetes Advanced Specialist Nurse with a passion for improving the experience and clinical outcomes of our patients, and who inspires others to provide excellent patient care.
We are looking for a nurse who has experience of working autonomously, supporting patients with a variety of diabetes treatments, and playing a key role in education of other healthcare professionals.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as an autonomous practitioner within the diabetes setting. Provide evidence-based specialist diabetes care to adult inpatients across the Trust.
* Support patients with various types of diabetes and treatments, including new technologies and their management.
* Provide support and education to patients and their families regarding diabetes and appropriate management.
* Use complex decision making in the assessment of new patients, making a diagnosis and an appropriate treatment plan for the individual. Provide appropriate support directly post-discharge, transferring care to other appropriate services for ongoing diabetes care.
* Provide expert knowledge to all staff groups in the management of complex patient cases, including D.K.A./H.H.S.
* Work closely with the existing team in the delivery of education to a variety of staff groups, aiming to minimise risk and prevent harm to patients whilst in hospital.
The service is delivered Monday to Friday, 07.00 to 18.30. Bank holiday working is expected as part of the team role. This role will become part of a 7 day per week service in the future.
Working for our organisation
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we are driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Education, Qualifications And Training
* First level registered nurse.
* Advanced diploma or degree in Nursing.
* Independent non-medical prescriber (or working towards).
* NMC Pin.
Experience
* Minimum of 2 years post registration experience at band 6 level or equivalent.
* Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development.
For further details or informal visits, please contact Stephen Nobbs, Lead Nurse, Email: [email protected], Telephone: 01722 425175.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Our Commitment to Equality
We are committed to making Salisbury an inclusive and welcoming place for every single staff member, regardless of who they are and where they come from. Equality sits at the heart of everything we do, and we ensure that all employees have equal opportunity to develop, to apply for promotions and to work flexibly.
The Trust actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for staff to ensure this happens.
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