Diabetes Specialist Nurse

We are seeking a full-time band 7 Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join our diabetes team at Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust on a 12 month fixed-term basis.

The post holder will play a key role in delivering high quality, patient centred care in individuals with diabetes. You will be working as part of a large multidisciplinary team supporting patients. This post will be predominantly based in inpatient diabetes but with some outpatient activity.

The post offers excellent opportunity to gain insight and experience in a renowned diabetes centre. There will be opportunities to develop knowledge and skills in different specialist areas within the diabetes service.

Main duties of the job

o To work as a practitioner delivering nursing care within the diabetes team to a defined caseload of patients/clients. This will primarily be in the inpatient setting but will include some outpatient activity.

o To provide evidence based care in line with current research and guidelines.

o To maintain clear lines of communication within the diabetes team, KCH hospital inpatient teams and primary healthcare teams in order to facilitate the care of this group of people.

o To be an active member of the multidisciplinary team.

o To support the development of junior members of the team.

o To work as an autonomous practitioner and effectively co-ordinate and deliver an expert nursing service within diabetes

o To ensure that patients and their families are fully informed and supported by providing clinical and social support

o To be involved in the development of evidence based clinical nursing practice in line with current research and guidelines

o To work collaboratively with colleagues at Princess Royal University Hospital, Intermediate Diabetes Nursing Teams in the Community, Nursing and other HCPs at Denmark Hill, KCH.

o To be involved in research/audit

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.