Diabetes Specialist Nurse

We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate registered Nurse with clinical knowledge of diabetes care and a keen interest to work in this specialised area. A strong interest in developing a proactive approach to the delivery of high standards of evidence-based care is essential. This post is for a band 6 diabetes specialist nurse, however a band 5 developmental role would be considered.
You will join a multidisciplinary team to carry nursing responsibility for both inpatient, outpatient and community patients with diabetes. You will be required to work as a skilled practitioner assessing, implementing and evaluating treatment and care based on best evidence based clinical practice in a range of settings.
The service provides a number of routine and specialist clinics including, preconception, antenatal, insulin pump therapy, multidisciplinary foot and young person's clinics. The team also has responsibility for managing routine and urgent ward referrals and providing both opportunistic and organised education to health care professionals.
The service is responsible for the delivery of both the local TTIDE and TIFA diabetes structured patient education programmes. We provide diabetes support service visits for primary care and support community nurses in managing complex care needs., · To be a source of advice and expertise providing support for patients, carers and health care professionals with supervision
· To tailor advice to patients needs whilst respecting their individuality
· To provide a high-quality service
· To work with a wide range of healthcare professionals and patients themselves to optimise their care
· Provide and receive routine information, utilising tact or supportive communication if needed
· Support patients with diabetes to achieve shared goals or outcomes
· Showing compassion when dealing with distressing or emotional circumstances
·, To work as a member of the Diabetes multidisciplinary team by providing specialist knowledge, skills and advice to improve the standards of care for patients with diabetes as defined by national competencies and guidelines
· Assess, treat and support patients with diabetes who are at risk of developing acute and chronic complications. Agree a care plan / management strategy which will support patients, carers and healthcare teams to manage their diabetes more effectively
· To liaise with and give advice to other members of the team and other healthcare professionals regarding the management of patients with diabetes problems, have knowledge of disease management pathways within secondary and primary care and refer on where appropriate
· Manage caseloads of people referred to the service that have a diagnosis of diabetes in nurse led clinics, community visits and joint clinics within secondary care
· To support the diabetes multidisciplinary team and actively participate in the continued development of the diabetes service.
· To contribute towards the clinical supervision, training and education of patients, carers and healthcare professionals with primary and secondary care settings
· To support and deputise for the diabetes specialist nurse lead in planning and implementing future diabetes services
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a 'Staff Carers' policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer's Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
+ We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
+ Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
+ Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
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+ Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
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This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of the multi-disciplinary Diabetes Service with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust based at Torbay Hospital.