Band 7 Senior Diabetes Specialist Nurse

HCRG Care Group; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a nationally recognized team dedicated to transforming diabetes care in the community. As a Senior Diabetes Nurse Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in managing complex patient needs and leading innovative care practices. This position offers an opportunity to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals while delivering exceptional patient-centered care. You will benefit from a supportive environment that encourages professional development and innovation, all while making a significant impact on the lives of individuals living with diabetes. If you are passionate about nursing and ready for your next challenge, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

NHS Pension

Discounts and Cashback Membership

Access to Earned Wages

Mental and Physical Wellbeing Support

Professional Development Opportunities

Innovation Funding

Free Tea, Coffee, and Milk

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in diabetes care and management.
• Holds qualifications in independent prescribing and diabetes specialty.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload and coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams.
• Deliver high standards of diabetes care to prevent hospital admissions.
• Establish local networks and develop protocols for diabetes services.

Skills

Diabetes Management

Patient Assessment

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Data Analysis

Change Implementation

Education

First Level Registered Nurse

Diploma in Diabetes

Degree or Master's in Nursing

Job description

Make the move to the Wiltshire Community Diabetes Specialist Team.

Our Specialist Nursing Team is a nationally recognized, award-winning team leading service innovation and improvements. If you have diabetes experience and are seeking a new challenge, we may have the perfect job for you!

Our service is acclaimed for its innovative, patient-centered approach to diabetes care. We foster a supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking environment to ensure the best outcomes for the people living with diabetes we support.

Apply now and be part of a team transforming diabetes care and making a community impact. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care and ready for the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you!

For an informal discussion or more information, please contact Bethany Kelly, Clinical Lead Diabetes Specialist Nurse, at 07885467293 or [e-mail]

Main Responsibilities

As a Senior Diabetes Nurse Specialist, you will:

1. Manage a caseload involving high-level assessment, advanced diabetes knowledge, diagnosis, initiating treatments, and coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams, including mental and social care.
2. Work closely with primary care, community services, and acute trusts to ensure diabetes care aligns with national recommendations and supports wider changes in diabetes and nursing care.
3. Serve as an expert resource to the multidisciplinary team.
4. Drive change to develop integrated care pathways across primary care, mental health, social care, and acute trust providers.
5. Enable patients with diabetes to access appropriate services.
6. Deliver high standards of care, aiming to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
7. Work autonomously with patients, families, and carers, managing referrals based on needs and priorities.
8. Negotiate roles and responsibilities with patients and professionals, referring to other services as needed.
9. Establish local networks with health and social professionals and develop protocols for safe, effective diabetes community nursing services.

Full list of responsibilities can be found in the attached job description.

The Ideal Candidate

We seek a motivated, compassionate nurse who:

• Is a First Level Registered Nurse
• Has experience as a Diabetes Nurse Specialist in acute or community care
• Holds independent or supplementary prescribing qualifications
• Has a Diploma in Diabetes and ongoing professional development
• Possesses a degree, master's, or is working towards one
• Has highly specialized knowledge in managing diabetes and supporting health professionals
• Has significant experience in diabetes nursing and development within the specialty
• Has experience working within a multidisciplinary team
• Has recent experience in innovations and implementing change
• Can critically analyze data and understand complex diabetes management

For the full list, see the attached Job Description.

Package Details

As a Band 7 Senior Specialist Diabetes Nurse, you will be part of our valued Community Diabetes Specialist Team.

You will receive benefits including:

• AFC Band 7 salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms, salary discussed based on previous salary with evidence
• Membership of My Reward Hub for discounts and cashback
• Access to earned wages to cover emergencies
• Support for mental and physical wellbeing, including resources and coaching
• Opportunities for professional development through The Learning Enterprise
• An open culture encouraging ideas to improve services, supported by innovation funding
• Working for an organization committed to high standards, with many services rated 'good' or 'outstanding'
• Free tea, coffee, and milk at your base location

About Us

We are dedicated to transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are a leading provider of community health and care services across England, supporting millions and helping over half a million people annually. Our values are: we care, we think, we do.

We promote equal opportunities and are a Disability Confident employer, providing inclusive facilities and adjustments.

Roles are popular; early applications are encouraged. Safeguarding and safer recruitment policies are in place, including criminal record checks.

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• Job Category: HCRG - Nursing and Midwifery Registered