Diabetes Specialist Nurse - Northamptonshire

NSHI Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking healthcare provider is seeking dedicated Diabetes Specialist Nurse Advisors to join their dynamic team. This full-time role focuses on delivering exceptional care to patients with Type 2 diabetes, ensuring adherence to both local and national guidelines. You will play a crucial role in optimizing oral therapies, conducting essential testing, and providing education and support to patients. With a commitment to improving patient outcomes, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in primary care. If you are passionate about diabetes care and looking for a supportive environment for professional growth, this role is for you.

Benefits

Annual bonus incentive scheme

Car allowance

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Daily lunch allowance

NMC/RCN fees reimbursed

Monthly broadband contribution

Nurse Progression Pathway

Company events

Company sick pay

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing diabetes in primary care.
• Current NMC registration and full driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage patients with Type 2 diabetes effectively.
• Conduct point of care testing and refer for insulin treatment.

Skills

Diabetes management

Patient education

Oral hypoglycaemics optimisation

IT literacy

Education

Diabetes diploma or equivalent

Tools

Primary care systems

Job description

National Services for Health Improvement (NSHI) are putting together a nationwide team of full-time Diabetes Specialist Nurse Advisors to work in primary care.

You will be committed to delivering the highest quality care to improve patient outcomes, in line with local and national Diabetes guidelines (NG28).

Working in a pro-active manner, you will be identifying sub-optimally controlled patients with Type 2 diabetes, optimising their oral therapy, conducting point of care testing and referring for specialist insulin treatment where necessary, whilst exercising corporate nursing responsibilities.

We are especially interested in hearing from Diabetes Specialist Nurses in the following locations:

• Essex
• Leicester
• Milton Keynes
• Northamptonshire
• North West London
• Peterborough / Cambridgeshire
• Slough
• South Wales
• Watford

If you are interested in joining our team, submit your application today!

Essential

• Diabetes diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 3 years experience (post registration) managing diabetes within primary care
• Knowledgeable and confident in the provision of education, support and advice to people with Type 2 Diabetes
• Skills and knowledge in the optimisation of oral hypoglycaemics
• Full driving licence
• Current NMC registration
• IT literacy, to include primary care systems

Benefits

• Annual bonus incentive scheme
• Car allowance
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Daily lunch allowance when in practice
• NMC/RCN fees reimbursed
• Monthly broadband contribution
• Nurse Progression Pathway for career development
• Company events
• Company sick pay

Job Type: Full-time