Diabetes Specialist Nurse

Job title:

Diabetes Specialist Nurse

Company:

NHS

Job description

The band 6 diabetes nurse vacancy is to join the diabetes nurse team working on Trafford, Wythenshawe and Withington hospitals .It will include working closely with other members of the MDT including diabetes consultants , diabetes podiatrists, dietitians, Gp and district nurses.The role will involve working cross sites and in the outpatient and inpatient setting. Supporting patients living with diabetes and also diabetes education will be a major part of this role.Main duties of the jobTo provide expertise in diabetes care by providing information,support, advice and specialist knowledge to patients, their familiesand carers, and to act as a resource to the multi-professional team.To participate in the co-ordination of patient care to ensure continuity throughout the patient’s care pathway.To contribute to review and development of the service, and to reflect the needs of the patient group.To liaise closely with the health care teams of inpatient wards, outpatient department and primary care, including Consultant Physicians and GP’s.To demonstrate knowledge and experience of diabetes management and clinical leadership skills. To monitor and improve standards of care through clinical auditDeliver patient education and hold qualification as an accrediteddiabetes educator (DESMOND and/or DAFNE)- or be willing toundertake trainingDevelop and deliver staff education within the hospital and community settingAbout usMFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.Date posted16 January 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum, (Pro Rata)ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number349-WTWA-6867146*Job locationsTrafford Wythenshawe and WithingtonSouth Moor RoadUrmston and WythenshaweM41 5SLJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected]. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected].Person Specification.Essential

• registered nurse min of 3 years band 5
• evidence of relevant diabetes qualification or experience
• evidence of working independantly
• ability to work on multiple sites

Desirable

• warwick course or equivalent
• evidence of undertaking audit
• teaching or mentoring qualifications

verbalEssential

• registered nurse min of 3 years band 5

Desirable

• warwick course or equivalent

interviewEssential

• registered nurse min of 3 years band 5

Desirable

• warwick course or equivalent

Person Specification.Essential

• registered nurse min of 3 years band 5
• evidence of relevant diabetes qualification or experience
• evidence of working independantly
• ability to work on multiple sites

Desirable

• warwick course or equivalent
• evidence of undertaking audit
• teaching or mentoring qualifications

verbalEssential

• registered nurse min of 3 years band 5

Desirable

• warwick course or equivalent

interviewEssential

• registered nurse min of 3 years band 5

Desirable

• warwick course or equivalent

Expected salary

£37338 – 44962 per year

Location

Urmston, Greater Manchester

Job date

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 05:39:06 GMT

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