Job summary cover the Tower Hamlets Community Diabetes Service, based at Mile End Hospital. You will be joining an enthusiastic team of Community Diabetes Nurse Specialists and other healthcare professionals, providing clinical and educational support to patients with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, as well as their carers. The successful candidate will need strong time management, organisational, and communication skills and should be capable of managing a clinical caseload and working independently. We are committed to support personal development and offer education. At Bart's Health Community Diabetes Service, we deliver structured Type 1 education through the Dose Adjustment for Normal Eating (DAFNE) programme and Type 2 education through the X-Pert educational programme. Additionally, we provide structured education for those at risk of developing diabetes (Pre-Diabetes Education). Bart's Health is a leading teaching centre, welcoming medical students from Queen Mary University of London and nursing students from City and Greenwich University. Main duties of the job The post is an exciting opportunity to work within the speciality of diabetes, contributing primarily to the delivery of the adult diabetes service at Mile End Diabetes Care Centre and within GP practices in Tower Hamlets. The post holder will develop specialist skills enabling them to provide management plans, treatment advice, and support for adults with diabetes and their carers. The post holder will be a clinical and educational resource for patients and health professionals; and will ensure a smooth transition from primary to secondary care occurs in terms of diabetes care.The post holder will be a good team player always striving to improve the care of people with diabetes. About us Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum inc Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 259-6975811RLH Job locations Royal London Hospital London E1 1FR Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Person Specification Qualifications Essential First level NMC registration Mentorship qualification University diabetes course or equivalent level of knowledge or experience Desirable Teaching and assessing (ENB998) or equivalent level of knowledge or experience Graduate in nursing or health related studies Recognised certificate in counselling Experience Essential Minimum 2 years post-registration experience Ablity to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct Awareness of the structure and organisation of the wider NHS Experience of supervision of junior staff / nursing students Desirable Participation in Nursing Research and Audit Experience in the management of diabetes in the community or primary care or of working on a diabetes ward Experience of patient education to support self-management Skills Essential Is able to demonstrate understanding and empathy relating to the challenges faced by someone living with diabetes Demonstrates well developed verbal and written communication skills Is computer literate Able to demonstrate effective change management skills Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills Able to work autonomously as well as a member of the team Can demonstrate teaching / education skills in daily practice Effective time management skills Effective negotiation skills Is able to use own initiative Has effective organisational skills Desirable Is able to undertake audits Person Specification Qualifications Essential First level NMC registration Mentorship qualification University diabetes course or equivalent level of knowledge or experience Desirable Teaching and assessing (ENB998) or equivalent level of knowledge or experience Graduate in nursing or health related studies Recognised certificate in counselling Experience Essential Minimum 2 years post-registration experience Ablity to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct Awareness of the structure and organisation of the wider NHS Experience of supervision of junior staff / nursing students Desirable Participation in Nursing Research and Audit Experience in the management of diabetes in the community or primary care or of working on a diabetes ward Experience of patient education to support self-management Skills Essential Is able to demonstrate understanding and empathy relating to the challenges faced by someone living with diabetes Demonstrates well developed verbal and written communication skills Is computer literate Able to demonstrate effective change management skills Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills Able to work autonomously as well as a member of the team Can demonstrate teaching / education skills in daily practice Effective time management skills Effective negotiation skills Is able to use own initiative Has effective organisational skills Desirable Is able to undertake audits 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 Barts Health NHS Trust Address Royal London Hospital London E1 1FR Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)