Band 6 Diabetes Specialist Nurse - Community

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Community Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality diabetes care across community settings. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in improving patient outcomes, promoting self-management, and reducing health inequalities for people living with diabetes. The post holder will contribute to the Kingston Tier 3 Diabetes team by: -

• Delivering evidence-based practice for patients with Type 2 Diabetes in the community with Multidisciplinary Team clinics across the borough of Kingston.
• Working collaboratively with the Kingston Tier 3 Diabetes Multidisciplinary Team and others to meet the needs of patients and carers.
• Supporting and providing mentorship to other team members and Primary Care colleagues., Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients with diabetes in community settings, under the guidance of senior clinicians.
• Undertake clinical assessments and contribute to the development and implementation of individualised care plans.
• Support the management of patients with Type 2 diabetes, including blood glucose monitoring and lifestyle advice.
• Assist with and, where trained, initiate and adjust diabetes treatments (including insulin) in line with agreed protocols and competency level.
• Provide structured and informal education to patients, carers, and families to support self-management.
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team, liaising with GPs, dietitians, podiatrists, and secondary care services.
• Offer advice and basic diabetes education to primary care staff and other community healthcare professionals.
• Recognise and escalate concerns relating to complex cases, deteriorating patients, or diabetes-related complications.
• Support hospital admission avoidance by monitoring patients in the community and identifying early signs of deterioration.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical records in accordance with Trust policies and NMC standards.
• Participate in audit, service evaluation, and quality improvement activities.
• Contribute to health promotion initiatives, including diabetes prevention and early intervention strategies.
• Maintain and develop own clinical knowledge and competencies in diabetes care through ongoing professional development., Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities. We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards. Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you. At KRFT we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

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