Clinical Nurse Specialist - Diabetes

HCA Healthcare UK; London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist – Diabetes at The Princess Grace Hospital in London. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing expertise in diabetic care, educating patients and staff, and promoting best practices in diabetes management. This role involves working closely with multidisciplinary teams, conducting audits, and implementing care protocols. Competitive salary and benefits are offered to support career development and ensure the wellbeing of staff.

Benefits

Pension

Health cover

Flexible benefits

Excellent career development

Qualifications

• NMC registered RN
• Experience as a CNS in diabetes.
• Achieved or working towards a recognized diabetic-related postgraduate qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide diabetic expertise and educate patients and staff.
• Lead audits and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for diabetic patient care.
• Develop and implement diabetes management guidelines.

Skills

Teaching

Clinical management

Data analysis

Patient education

Education

Recognized diabetic-related postgraduate qualification

NMC registration

Job description

Clinical Nurse Specialist – Diabetes

Location – The Princess Grace Hospital, 42-52 Nottingham Pl, London W1U 5NY

This role is a 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

Salary: Competitive (dependent upon experience) + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits, and excellent career development).

The Princess Grace Hospital is currently recruiting for a Diabetes Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the team!

As the Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will:

• Provide diabetic expertise across the hospital, educating patients, families, carers, and clinical staff.
• Work to provide advanced care to patients and support nurses caring for diabetic patients.
• Lead educational sessions and review policies with the team.
• Train nurses on new, evidence-based procedures linked to diabetes.

You will be part of the Pan London Diabetes team, reporting to the Lead CNS for diabetes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide education, protocols, and competencies on relevant topics.
• Offer specialist advice for patients and families pre-discharge.
• Lead audits to ensure standards are maintained.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for diabetic patient care.
• Promote nursing research and diabetes expertise development.
• Educate diabetic patients and staff on managing diabetes.
• Develop and implement diabetic teachings with relevant personnel.
• Participate in developing and integrating national and local guidelines.

At HCA UK, we care about what you care about. We aim to deliver the best care, support your career growth, and provide working conditions that promote your health and wellbeing.

What you will bring:

• NMC registered RN
• Achieved or working towards a recognized diabetic-related postgraduate qualification (Essential).
• Experience as a CNS in diabetes.
• Experience with diabetic postgraduate qualification.
• Clinical management experience.
• Ability to analyze data and create reports.
• Teaching, assessing, and/or mentorship qualification.

Why HCA UK?

Founded over 50 years ago, HCA is a leading healthcare provider investing in the latest treatments, technology, and facilities. We offer career progression opportunities, excellent working conditions, and a range of flexible benefits including holidays, private healthcare, pension, and more.

We believe exceptional care starts with our people. Our core values include valuing individuality, kindness, honesty, loyalty, and respect. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, offering flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments as needed.

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