Diabetes Specialist Nurse

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT is seeking a Diabetes Specialist Nurse to provide expert care for patients with diabetes. This role involves clinical practice, education, and leadership within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have extensive experience in diabetes care and be registered nurses, committed to improving patient outcomes and supporting ward staff.

Benefits

Diverse learning opportunities

Supportive environment

Values diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Extensive post-registration experience in diabetes care.
• Knowledge of current NHS issues.
• Desirable: MSc Pathway registration, counselling or palliative care qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert assessment, monitoring, and management of diabetes for inpatients.
• Deliver training to ward staff on diabetes management.
• Contribute to planning and improving inpatient diabetes services.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient Education

Education

Registered nurse on the NMC register

Degree or equivalent

Post-registration qualification in diabetes care

Job description

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University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for the detailed job description and main responsibilities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Clinical Practice: Provide expert assessment, monitoring, and management of diabetes for inpatients across all wards. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize glycaemic control and manage emergencies like DKA and hypoglycaemia. Support patient education and self-management.
2. Education & Training: Deliver training to ward staff on diabetes management and support patient education regarding diabetes care and discharge planning.
3. Leadership & Service Development: Contribute to planning and improving inpatient diabetes services. Participate in audits, quality initiatives, and policy development. Act as a clinical leader and role model.
4. Communication & Documentation: Maintain accurate patient records and communicate effectively with the team and external agencies involved in patient care.

Additional Information

This role is for 2 days a week (office hours, Monday to Friday). Ward experience within an NHS setting, especially caring for individuals with diabetes, is essential. The role requires excellent communication skills, teamwork, and awareness of medical management of diabetes emergencies.

Person Specification

Trust Values: Patient First, Always Improving, Working Together.

Qualifications and Experience: Registered nurse on the NMC register, degree or equivalent, post-registration qualification in the specialty, extensive post-registration experience in diabetes care, and knowledge of current NHS issues.

Desirable Skills: MSc Pathway registration, experience as a Practice Assessor, counselling or palliative care qualifications, IT training, and multidisciplinary team working.

Additional Details

Senior level, full-time employment in healthcare provision within hospitals and health care industries.

University Hospital Southampton offers diverse learning opportunities, a supportive environment, and values diversity and inclusion.