Inpatient Diabetes Lead Nurse

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Chester; Presencial; GBP 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Diabetes Specialist Nurse to lead inpatient diabetes care. You will work as a highly skilled independent practitioner providing evidence-based clinical care, education for patients and families, and active involvement in MDT planning. The role requires extensive diabetes experience and strong communication across teams. The Trust supports development and DBS checks as required.

Formación

• Registered Nurse with diabetes experience and CPD in diabetes care.
• Post-registration diabetes qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in service development and change within nursing.
• Significant prior diabetes nursing experience.

Responsabilidades

• Work as an independent practitioner delivering evidence-based diabetes care and consultancy.
• Provide advice, support and education to patients and families.
• Contribute to MDT meetings and referrals to meet patient needs.
• Assess and act on ward referrals, GP and district nurse communications.
• Manage inpatient diabetes caseload with complex needs.
• Offer expert nursing support to staff and community teams.

Conocimientos

Advanced communication skills

Present to professional groups

Supervise junior staff

Work in multi-disciplinary team

Computer literacy (Word & Email)

Educación

Registered Nurse, RGN/RN (Adult)

Nurse Diploma/Degree in Nursing

Nurse Prescriber or working towards

Post-registration Diabetes Qualification

MSc in a relevant topic

Teaching qualification

CPD in diabetes care

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Email/Communication tools

Descripción del empleo

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Diabetes Specialist Nurse to lead inpatient diabetes care. You will work as a highly skilled independent practitioner providing evidence-based clinical care, education for patients and families, and active involvement in MDT planning. The role requires extensive diabetes experience and strong communication across teams. The Trust supports development and DBS checks as required.