Diabetes Transition nurse

Walsall Council; Walsall; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a motivated nurse to join the Diabetes Team at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust. The role involves providing specialized care for young adults with diabetes in both community and acute settings, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality service delivery.

Benefits

Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Car Leasing Scheme

On-site Staff Accommodation

NHS Pension Options

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with extensive post-graduate clinical experience.
• Experience working with children with diabetes.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous, specialist diabetes care for 16 to 25-year-olds.
• Deliver high-quality community services for diabetes management.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in Nursing

Post-basic Qualification in Children's Diabetes Care

Job description

Employer heading

NHS AfC: Band 6

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and home-based care, enabling those with long-term conditions and the frail elderly to remain in their own homes.

We are recommended by colleagues as a supportive place to work, aligned with our values of teamwork, respect, compassion, and professionalism. We are committed to investing in our workforce.

Following our recent CQC visit, the Trust was rated as outstanding for care, a recognition supported by NHS Improvement.

The work we do is highly rewarding. In addition to an attractive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme, car leasing scheme, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the option to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), or join an alternative scheme, and opportunities to develop your expertise in a supportive yet challenging environment.

We especially welcome applications from individuals from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and those with a disability, as these groups are currently under-represented at senior levels. We value diversity and aim to achieve equality in recruitment.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, colleagues, and patients. While vaccination isn't mandatory, we encourage staff to get vaccinated. We will check vaccination status for all new starters to manage risks and support those undecided about vaccination. More information is available at COVID-19 Vaccination | How to access your vaccine in the Black Country and West Birmingham.

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant, currently holding the Bronze Award, with aims to achieve Silver and Gold levels.

RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated, and experienced nurse with excellent communication skills to join the Diabetes Team. We are recruiting a part-time Diabetes Transition Specialist Nurse, working closely with age groups between 16 and 25 years. You will collaborate with Consultants, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and other multidisciplinary team members to deliver care and management for people with diabetes in both community and acute settings. This role is based between Bentley Medical Centre and Manor Hospital. You must be able to work autonomously, support this population across Walsall, organize your workload effectively, and be adaptable and proactive in driving change. The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse or a registered children’s nurse with extensive post-registration experience. A postgraduate qualification or experience in diabetes clinical care is preferred.

Note: We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Main duties of the job

1. Provide autonomous, specialist, evidence-based diabetes care focused on 16 to 25-year-olds.
2. Deliver high-quality community services for people with diabetes within Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust.
3. Assist in implementing and adhering to local diabetes policies and guidelines.
4. Maintain Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust standards across all job aspects.
5. Support transitional patients, promoting engagement and innovation.

Working for our organisation

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated provider of NHS acute care, serving a population of 284,300. It offers inpatient and outpatient services at Manor Hospital and various community services. The hospital has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and an Integrated Assessment Unit. The new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has expanded emergency care capacity and facilities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Provide care in both acute and community settings for people with diabetes, including clinics in GP surgeries, health centres, and homes.

Work within a multidisciplinary team alongside consultants, nurses, podiatrists, dietitians, and educators.

Deliver patient and healthcare professional education sessions in line with service agreements.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered General Nurse with extensive post-graduate clinical experience.
• Degree in nursing or a related field.
• Post-basic qualification in children’s diabetes care or relevant subject, or working towards it.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Post-registration experience at Band 5 or above, working with children with diabetes.
• Experience of multidisciplinary working.
• Experience working in community settings, including patient homes and schools.

Skills

Essential criteria

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Please note: Your application will be transferred from NHS Jobs to the internal Walsall Healthcare Trac System. All correspondence will be via Trac.

Following our recent CQC visit, the Trust was rated as outstanding for care, recognized by NHS Improvement.

**This post may be designated as suitable for internal at-risk employees.**

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and individuals with disabilities, as these groups are under-represented at senior levels. We value diversity and are working towards equality in recruitment.

Important: Complete the reference section of your application with the address, phone number, and work email of your current and previous line managers covering at least 3 years of employment. Incomplete references may result in your application not being processed.

Please review the attached job description and person specification carefully before applying. Your ability to communicate effectively in English will be assessed during the selection process. Provide referee contact details on your application. If you do not hear within 6 weeks of the closing date, assume your application was unsuccessful. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Early applications are encouraged, as a large volume of applications may lead to selection by random choice. We are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities.

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Applicant requirements

You must hold appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) 2020, requiring a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.