University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Diabetes Specialist Nurse. This post holder will be based with the community Diabetes Nursing Team, which provides a service for both in-patients and out-patients. The successful candidate will share our commitment to patient-centred care and will be highly experienced, with advanced skills in managing complex diabetes patients in a variety of settings.
The post holder will work to proactively manage, coordinate and support an identified caseload of patients with diabetes. This will include patient and carer education, annual health checks, and oversight of medication management. The candidate will be an accessible and responsive team member with clinical responsibility for a defined patient group, able to make informed decisions within their own area and scope of professional practice to ensure agreed standards, objectives, and targets are met. A Non-Medical prescribing qualification is desirable for this post.
Main duties of the job
* Work proactively to manage, coordinate and support an identified caseload of patients with diabetes, including patient and carer education, annual health checks, and oversight of medication management.
* Opportunity to work across digital platforms to support the virtual MDT between the specialist diabetes service and community partners.
* Use advanced skills and expert knowledge to identify subtle changes in condition and take appropriate action.
* Manage a team and support the daily operational service.
* Work collaboratively with In-patient and Out-patient services to deliver excellent patient-focused care.
* Accountable for own actions in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct, contributing towards corporate objectives, and acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies.
* Develop communication skills enabling maintenance of high-quality service and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations.
* Support staff, service and policy development within a defined area/specialty.
* Act as a supportive resource for staff, advising on national, local and Trust policy and procedures/guidelines, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice.
* Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring/auditing outcomes.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high-quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation. By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society.
Job responsibilities
* Participate in the writing of protocols, guidelines, patient information, and documentation required for service review and development.
* Provide training of identified staff groups within defined areas.
* Utilise and ensure others utilise IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce, and resource data.
* Support patients, carers, and staff during difficult situations arising in the clinical area.
* Participate in clinic prep and nurse-led clinics.
* Input data and be involved in audit.
* Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.
For further details of the role, please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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Experience
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Knowledge
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Skills
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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
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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.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Lead Community Diabetes Specialist Nurse
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