Clinical Nurse Specialist - Diabetes

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking 2 Clinical Nurse Specialists for their Paediatric Diabetes Nursing Team. The role involves providing comprehensive diabetes care across multiple sites, offering an opportunity to work within a progressive healthcare environment aimed at enhancing patient outcomes. Applicants should be RN/Child Branch qualified with experience in diabetes or chronic care, demonstrating excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with patients and families.

Qualifications

• Relevant post registration clinical experience required.
• Evidence of recent academic learning essential.
• Commitment to enhancing nursing practice necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in various settings including hospitals and community.
• Deliver diabetes education and care to patients.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Management

Education

Registered Nurse with Child Branch Qualification

Degree Level Education

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post is yet to be confirmed by the service.

The Royal Hospital for Children (RHC) is Scotland’s largest centre for paediatric care with staff providing an internationally recognised range of children’s health and maternity services to the local and national community. Our new hospital opened its doors in 2015 and boasts one of the most significant skill bases in Europe, with some of the best facilities available. We are committed to a progressive approach to Paediatric care – and are looking for the right people with the same dedication to join us.

We have 2 vacancies within our Paediatric Diabetes Nursing Team. The GGC Diabetes Service is situated in the West Glasgow Ambulatory Care Hospital site and provides out-patient care there, and over a further 2 main sites –RAH Paisley and IRH Greenock. Satellite clinics are also provided in Oban and the Western Isles. The successful candidate will be expected to work between these sites, whilst providing care to in-patients at the RHC. The service is hospital based, however the varied role of the CNS Diabetes means that education and care can also be delivered by telephone, virtually, email, in the home, school and other community settings. The successful candidate will have opportunity to extend their current knowledge and be part of an exciting escalation and roll out of modern technologies and advances in diabetes care.

We are looking for 2 - Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) who is highly motivated, dynamic and with experience in diabetes/chronic care to join the diabetes nursing service. Applicants relevant post registration clinical experience. The successful candidate will be RN / Child Branch qualified, working to degree level and will be committed to enhancing nursing practice. Evidence of recent academic learning and professional development essential. Applicants will be part of a multidisciplinary team and should be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families and colleagues. Successful applicant will also have excellent management and problem solving skills and be approachable and confident.

Hours will be flexible to meet the needs of the diabetes service and a percentage of your time will be spent in the ward environment. Driving licence essential.

Informal Contact:

Fiona Lamb, Team Leader Clinical Nurse Specialist, Diabetes [e-mail] 07805763657

Dawn Cameron, Clinical Nurse Specialist Diabetes [e-mail] 07946633366

Diane King, CNS Lead Nurse [e-mail] 07966945882

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs

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