Diabetes Specialist Nurse

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust Charitable Fund; Norwich; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Diabetes Specialist Nurses to join their dynamic team at the Elsie Bertram Diabetes Centre. This role focuses on providing comprehensive care across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings, utilizing advanced diabetes technology to enhance patient management. With a commitment to excellence and a people-focused approach, the organization values diversity and promotes flexible working arrangements. Join a team that prioritizes patient care and supports continuous professional development while making a meaningful impact on the lives of those managing diabetes.

Benefits

Flexible Hours

Gym Discounts

Pension Scheme

Free Parking

On-site Nursery

Career Development

Counseling Services

Pay Streaming

Staff Discounts

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with significant experience at Band 5.
• Relevant experience in diabetes care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educate and review patients on diabetes management.
• Support use of advanced diabetes technology.
• Manage caseloads and coordinate referrals.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Registered Nurse on the NMC register

Job description

Employer: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Location: Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, Norwich
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata
Closing date: 27/03/2025 23:59

Employer heading

NHS AfC: Band 6

At NNUH, we provide healthcare to over one million people across Norfolk and surrounding areas. Our vision is to ‘provide the best care for every patient’. If you share our values and this inspires you, we want you to join our team.

NNUH is the busiest Trauma Unit in East England, caring for nearly 850 trauma patients annually, many with complex needs. We are enhancing our urgent and emergency care services to become a Major Trauma Centre.

Our values

• People-focused: We prioritize the needs of patients, carers, and colleagues, ensuring a safe and caring environment.
• Respect: We act with care, compassion, and kindness, valuing diverse needs.
• Integrity: We operate honestly, openly, and ethically.
• Dedication: We work as a team, supporting each other to uphold high standards.
• Excellence: We strive to learn, improve, and achieve the best outcomes.

Work-life balance and diversity

We promote flexible working including full/part-time roles, various shift patterns, and hybrid options where feasible. We value diversity and are committed to being a Hospital for All, encouraging applications from underrepresented groups including BAME, disabled individuals, and LGBT+ community members.

Job overview

We seek dedicated Diabetes Specialist Nurses for the Elsie Bertram Diabetes Centre, covering three teams. Our multidisciplinary approach includes consultant-led clinics and patient education to support self-management of diabetes.

Main duties

• Provide inpatient, outpatient, and community clinic services, including outreach clinics in antenatal and young adult services.
• Deliver patient education individually and in groups.
• Initiate insulin/GLP-1 therapy and utilize diabetes technology such as insulin pumps and CGM.
• Review and support patients, carers, and families in managing diabetes.
• Opportunities to educate staff and support multidisciplinary teams.

Additional information

We offer benefits like flexible hours, physiotherapy, prayer rooms, gym discounts, pension, pay streaming, free parking, counseling, on-site nursery, staff discounts, career development, and salary sacrifice schemes.

Role responsibilities

• Educate and review patients on diabetes management.
• Support use of advanced diabetes technology.
• Work across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.
• Act as a role model, adhering to NNUH’s ‘PRIDE’ values.
• Develop policies, participate in training, and contribute to policy-making.
• Manage caseloads, provide advice, and coordinate referrals.
• Participate in clinics, including virtual clinics.
• Utilize current and new technology for patient assessment.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse on the NMC register.

Experience

• Significant experience at Band 5.
• Relevant experience in diabetes care preferred.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable

• Teaching experience.

Attitude and values

• Role model demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values.

For full details, please see the attached job description and person specification. Use your supporting statement to demonstrate how you meet these criteria.