Diabetes Nurse

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Band 6 Nurse to support the Diabetes Specialist Service. The role involves assessing complex care needs, providing leadership, and working across a wide geographical area. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in diabetes management and a passion for patient education. This position offers generous benefits, including excellent NHS pension and flexible working options.

Benefits

Excellent NHS Pension scheme

Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Flexible working options

Up to 33 days annual leave

Health and Wellbeing support

Travel time payments

Lease car and salary sacrifice options

Free car parking

Free flu vaccinations

Citizens Advice support

Qualifications

• Demonstrable skills in Diabetes management with an emphasis on education.
• Non-medical prescribing is a plus.
• Must be willing to travel across a large area.

Responsibilities

• Assess complex care needs and develop appropriate support packages.
• Provide leadership and training to the team.
• Demonstrate initiative in problem-solving.

Skills

Extensive skills in Diabetes management

Interest in education and mentorship

Ability to travel independently

Detailed knowledge in Diabetes care

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a NMC Registered Band 6 Nurse to join our Diabetes Specialist Service based in South Staffordshire. You will join our team of Specialist Nurses, Consultants, Educators, and Administration staff. The aim of the service is to provide Specialist Diabetes support and interventions within the Community and across the primary care network through nurse led clinics and home visits.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment of complex/specialist care/support needs and in the development, implementation, and evaluation of care/support packages.
• Provide supervisory, training and leadership responsibilities where appropriate and have some responsibility for team performance and service developments/improvements.
• Demonstrate initiative and be creative in finding solutions to problems.
• Work with the team leader undertaking delegated tasks in team management.

Qualifications and skills

• Extensive and demonstrable skills in Diabetes management; ideally hold an accredited course in Diabetes or demonstrate a keen interest in Diabetes management with a focus on education, teaching and mentorship for health care professionals and patients.
• Non-medical prescribing is advantageous though not essential.
• Willingness and ability to travel independently across a large geographical area.
• Detailed professional and clinical knowledge with focus in Diabetes care and management as a specialist practitioner.

Support and development

• Opportunity to support professional development and enhance Diabetes knowledge.
• By joining Team MPFT, you will be supported by career development and progression opportunities.

Benefits and leave

• Excellent NHS Pension scheme
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Flexible working options
• Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days)
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
• Travel time payments for community team work between patients
• Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum (fully insured and maintained; mileage paid at lease car rate)
• Salary sacrifice car (fully insured and maintained; gross pay reduced by vehicle cost before tax, NI and pension deductions; mileage at business rates)
• Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
• Free car parking at all trust sites
• Free flu vaccinations every year
• Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one-off additional support up to £250 (if criteria met)

Additional information

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation with staff networks to connect with like-minded people.

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Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Please find attached full job description and personal specification to understand the roles detailed responsibilities.

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