Community Diabetes Specialist Nurse

NHS; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Aylesbury is seeking a Diabetes Specialist Nurse to act as a clinical expert within their Specialty Service. This community-based role involves developing services, providing clinical support, and educating patients and healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will have a Registered Nurse qualification and experience in a diabetes environment, along with strong communication skills and the ability to work with diverse client groups.

Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Opportunities

Health and Wellbeing Services

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Experience in teaching patients new skills and supporting junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop specialist area of practice and improve quality of care.
• Provide clinical support and educate patients and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Communication

Education Techniques

Diversity Awareness

Education

Registered Nurse

Non-medical Prescribing

ENB998 or City & Guilds 730

Job description

The Diabetes Specialist Nurse will act as the clinical expert and professional resource to the multi-professional team, patients, and carers within their Specialty Service. This role is primarily community-based.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have a responsibility to help develop the specialist area of practice in partnership with other members of the specialty team, working collaboratively to develop services and improve the quality of care delivered.

The post holder will carry responsibility for a defined caseload and offer specialist clinical and service support and advice, including setting standards of care, contributing to specific care guidelines, and supporting the care of patients across the health economy. The post holder will also have an active role in the education of patients, carers, and healthcare professionals in their area of expertise.

The post holder will contribute to achieving the objectives of the clinical service group/specialty corporate objectives and work within the clinical governance framework. This will be achieved through the core dimensions of the role: clinical practice, leadership, acting as the patient advocate, and through audit and education.

About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• Learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• Flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside NHS benefits such as generous annual leave, pension, and access to NHS discount schemes.
• A range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We promote inclusion and ensure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.
• We aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• We support the Armed Forces Community, valuing service leavers, veterans, and their families.

What do we stand for?

• Vision: To provide outstanding care, support healthy communities, and be a great place to work.
• Mission: To provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Values: Collaborate, aspire, respect, and enable.

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the advert.

Internal applicants may consider secondment with line manager support. If you have a disability and need assistance with the online application, contact us at [e-mail] with the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Education, Qualification, and Training

• Registered Nurse
• Non-medical prescribing
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• ENB998 or City & Guilds 730 or equivalent experience at level 3
• Care support planning (or willing to work towards)

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Ability to work with diverse client groups, especially those with mental health and social complexities
• Proficiency in adult education techniques for group or individual education
• Clear communication skills in English with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams

Experience

• Previous NHS experience in a diabetes environment
• Experience with nonmedical prescribing in practice
• Audit and research experience
• Experience in teaching patients new skills
• Supporting and teaching junior staff and students

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to identify any criminal convictions.

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per annum, pro-rata.