Job summary
Diabetes is a key priority for Brent and Harrow developing a model of care for the management of patients with Diabetes.
We are looking to recruit a Band 7 Diabetes Nurse Specialists who is passionate about diabetes care. We are a multidisciplinary team consisting of consultants, dieticians, podiatrists as well as specialist nurses. The team receives referrals from many primary care services as well as local acute hospitals.
To work as an independent practitioner and demonstrate specialist skills and knowledge through expert nursing advanced clinical skills and maintain a high professional standard of care and expertise, acting as a role model for other healthcare professionals. Work with Diabetes Service Lead and Consultant Clinical Lead, assess referrals, prioritise, and decide when patients need to be seen and by whom ( Consultants and Nurses), and refer patients to other services (Podiatry, Dietetics etc).
Main duties of the job
To hold a caseload of patients with type 2 diabetes, undertake home visits for the assessment and review of housebound patients with diabetes. Provide support and education to GPs and practice nurses and make recommendations relating to the adjustment of medication and treatment and the need for diagnostic tests. To work with a range of agencies and health care professionals including District Nursing, learning disabilities and nursing homes and effectively communicate information to ensure continuity of care.
The post holder will provide support to primary care practice and other services to develop a structured approach to the management of Diabetes and work to agreed clinical protocols and guidelines ensuring comprehensive care across the diverse population of the Borough.
About us
Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
1. A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
2. Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
3. Support with gaining your driving license *T&C's apply
4. Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
5. Flexible working options
6. Annual travel card loan
7. Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here:
At CLCH we appreciate and are proud of the diversity in the communities we serve and the workforce we employ. Applications are open and welcome to anyone, regardless of your age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We are proud to say that we follow the workforce race equality standard and 28% of our senior staff (8A and above) are from a BAME background. CLCH also has active BAME and LGBTQI networks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
8. You will be an experienced Diabetes Nurse with relevant post registration training. Ideally be an independent Nurse Prescriber or demonstrate a willingness to achieve qualification.
9. You will have supervisory responsibility and able to guide and teach members of the clinical team. In return we offer a supportive environment for growth and development identified through the yearly appraisal.
Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
10. Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration
11. First Degree or equivalent experience
12. ENB 928 and 998 or equivalent level of knowledge
13. Masters degree or evidence of working towards
14. Evidence of CPD with particular relevance to diabetes
15. Non-Medical Prescribing or working towards
Desirable
16. Recognised Management qualification
17. Community Nursing qualification
Experience
Essential
18. Minimum of 5 years post - registration
19. Minimum of 2 years (full-time, or equivalent number of hours) in Diabetes
20. Knowledge of relevant strategies for diabetes and nursing care
21. Working as member of a multi-disciplinary team
22. Experience of mentoring & supervising staff
23. Management of change
24. Working across organisational boundaries
25. Has initiated or been involved in research & audit
26. Experience of networking
27. Computer Skills
Desirable
28. Experience of working in community setting
29. Experience of writing, working within & evaluating protocols
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
30. Up to date knowledge of all aspects of diabetes care and broad experience of working within this speciality.
31. Knowledge of current developments in nursing & diabetes care
32. Understanding of multidisciplinary and inter-professional practice
33. Understanding of clinical supervision
34. Proven management & leadership skills
35. Is able to demonstrate an understanding and empathy relating to the condition of diabetes and the challenges facing the diabetic client
36. Can demonstrate using teaching / educational skills in their daily practice - in formal and informal settings
37. Knowledge of research and audit in practice
38. Ability to plan, organise and work under pressure
39. Aptitude for cross organisation working
40. Needs assessment skills
Personal
Essential
41. Empathetic and non-judgemental
42. Ability to work as part of team and own initiative
43. Highly self-motivated
44. Ability to work flexibly
45. Is open and friendly
46. Ability to work under pressure
47. Can demonstrate a clear understanding of issues surrounding equality and diversity
48. Ability to move between sites, including patients homes
49. Ability to move between sites, including patients homes