We are seeking to appoint a Band 6/7 (depending on experience) Diabetes Specialist Nurse on a permanent part time (22.5 hour) basis. This role will be based at our Broomfield Hospital site.
You will work as part of a specialist MDT team to provide a specialised diabetes service for hospital in-patients and outpatients supporting a caseload of patients utilising technologies such as CGM, CSII, and Hybrid closed loop systems.
You will provide clinical advice and support through education, training, and health promotion for patients and their families/carers as appropriate and act as a resource for other HCPs such as practice nurses, Doctors, the ICT, and ward clinical staff in relation to the development of clinical management plans for patients.
Main duties of the job
1. To educate and empower patients with diabetes to self-manage, working in collaboration with other DSNs, consultants, and PAMS.
2. Assess, plan, and implement nursing care for a caseload of patients with diabetes working in collaboration with consultant colleagues.
3. Provide a high level of communication by liaising with all appropriate members of the multi-disciplinary team.
4. Work within the remit of non-medical prescribing.
5. Obtain appropriate consent for all procedures.
6. Challenge inappropriate practices that impact on the patient/others/Trust.
7. Maintain an environment that actively and consistently recognises the patient's rights, including the right to confidentiality in line with the Data Protection Act and GDPR.
8. Commit to sharing good practice across the Trust.
9. Communicate sensitive information to patients and relatives as appropriate.
10. Able to use and teach others how to use a wide range of specialist equipment such as continuous blood glucose monitoring equipment.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate, and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists, we want to be the best. To achieve this, we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important, but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking, and enthusiastic, we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We look forward to your application.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for a full list of responsibilities.
Person Specification
RN training
Essential
* Minimum 5 years post registration
* NMC Registered
Experience
Essential
* Experience as a Diabetes Nurse Specialist
Desirable
* Non-medical prescriber in Diabetes
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
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