Diabetes Specialist Nurse

NHS; Chichester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Diabetes Specialist Nurse. This role involves providing exceptional care and education to diabetes patients, enhancing their quality of life. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and a supportive community environment.

Benefits

Flexible Working Opportunities

Annual Leave Allowance

Protected Hours for Health and Wellbeing

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration required.
• Evidence of professional development in Community Nursing.
• Willingness to undertake further training.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and education to diabetes patients.
• Initiate and adjust diabetes medications.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Team Working

Behaviour Change Methods

Education

Registered Nurse

Certificate in Adult Community Nursing

Mentorship Qualification

National Independent Prescribing Qualification V300

Job description

Go back Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Diabetes Specialist Nurse

The closing date is 22 May 2025

Join Our Dynamic Team as a Diabetes Specialist Nurse

Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of those living with diabetes? We have an exhilarating opportunity for you to be a key player in our innovative, supportive Community Diabetes Service, dedicated to providing exceptional clinical care to adults in Bury, Heywood, Middleton, and Rochdale.

As a vital link between primary and secondary care, our mission is to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and enhance life quality for patients. You'll be at the forefront of transforming diabetes management--offering essential support, expert advice, and comprehensive education not only for patients but also for their families, carers, and fellow health professionals.

Based at the modern Moorgate Primary Care Centre in Bury and the Phoenix Centre in Heywood, our community-focused team delivers tailored diabetes interventions in various settings--ensuring that our patients receive the personalised care they deserve.

Main duties of the job

Join Our Team as a Diabetes Specialist Nurse

Are you an enthusiastic first-level nurse with a passion for diabetes care ? We're looking for a dynamic candidate to join our innovative team for a 9 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave, where your expertise can truly shine. Full and part time hours available.

You'll bring your current NMC registration and up-to-date knowledge of the diabetes speciality, along with experience in managing this complex condition. You'll have the opportunity to initiate and adjust injectable and oral diabetes medications--empowering patients to manage their health more effectively.

At our organisation, we prioritise your growth and success. You'll benefit from a comprehensive induction program designed to equip you with the tools and confidence you need. With access to clinical supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities, you'll continue to refine your skills and expand your knowledge base.

We believe in the power of collaboration and innovation. Your insights and ideas for future service development will be not just welcomed, but actively encouraged.

Join us on this rewarding journey and make a real difference in the lives of those living with diabetes. Together, we can create a supportive and forward-thinking community dedicated to excellence in diabetes care.

Apply now and be part of something transformative.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications/Experience

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Evidence of professional development at Certificate/ Diploma/ Degree level in adult Community Nursing e.g. District Nurse, Practice Nurse or Community Nurse
• Mentorship/teaching or coaching qualification
• ENB 928/Warwick Diabetes Course or an equivalent
• National Independent Prescribing qualification V300 or willingness to undertake training

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Assessment and analysis of complex needs of patient with diabetes.
• Ability to advise on appropriate interventions, monitor, evaluate and adapt diabetes treatment as required.
• Ability to develop educational resources that are evidence based to meet the needs of patients and carers
• Willingness to acquire new skills & knowledge & undertake further training in line with the demands of the service provision
• An ability to demonstrate a range of communication styles to various stakeholders
• Good time management & team working skills
• Good oral & written communication skills to related at all levels with patients, colleagues and members of the MDT
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to practice using behaviour change methods
• Ability to deliver group education using a range of teaching techniques
• Able to reflect and appraise own performance
• Understanding and knowledge of recent community developments
• Ability to deliver diabetes structured education programme

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust