Job summary
We are looking for a diabetes specialist nurse to join our Inner London Diabetes Service. We cover the London tri-boroughs (Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster) and work within a multidisciplinary team consisting of consultants, specialist nurses, dietitians, and admin team. The service works in partnership with general practitioners and other health care professionals, providing tailored support and guidance. Our main office base is at the central location of Lisson Grove, and we have clinics running at 9 different sites.
So, what do you need to join our team?
Relevant post registration training and experience/ exposure in the management of patients with mainly Type 2 Diabetes
Be a great a team player who is willing to work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to deliver the best care possible for our patients
Have a strong commitment to the delivery of high quality, safe, patient care and be a good role model in reflecting the Trusts core values
You should be able to work effectively in an environment with frequent interruptions and within stressful, unpredictable situations including responding to and solving urgent and emergency situations on a daily basis.
Be competent to offer guidance and supervision to members of the clinical team
Main duties of the job
To work closely with the Team Leader within the Community Diabetes Service to provide a specialist clinical Nursing Diabetes Service, which contributes to the strategic planning and delivery of the multidisciplinary Community Diabetes Service in line with the strategic direction of the Service and Trust objectives
To be a key member of the multidisciplinary Community Diabetes Service to plan and deliver high quality integrated diabetes care in the community.
To provide specialist assessment and treatment of patients with diabetes, liaise with other agencies and health professionals and maintain accurate clinical records.
To be responsible for project managing the planning, establishment and continued support of specialist nursing interventions.
To be responsible for organising and delivering diabetes education programme for health professionals.
To utilise project management skills and work in partnership with service users, other healthcare providers and professionals to plan, develop, implement and evaluate service developments and diabetes interventions based on current evidence based guidelines and policies, which respond to local need, Trust strategic objectives, government initiatives and national policies.
To actively contribute to the development and implementation of nursing clinical standards, policies and procedures for the multidisciplinary Community Diabetes Service.
About us
Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs – Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster – and Hertfordshire.
Date posted
17 November 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£40,448 to £47,965 a year inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
824-INNER-10183
Job locations
Lisson Grove Health Centre
London
W9 1SP
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for providing a specialist clinical diabetes service to clients with diabetes on oral hypoglycaemic agents, insulin or insulin conversion and other new therapies, including appropriate counselling and lifestyle advice in various community settings such as GP practices, health centres and clients homes.
To work autonomously to provide expert advice to clients, carers and clinicians. This will involve assessment and the development of treatment plans using evidence based outcomes and involving patients throughout the process.
To use professional judgement and clinical expertise to independently interpret and analyse complex situations and information to formulate treatment plans according to evidence based practice and modify according to changes in clinical condition.
To be clinically competent to give specialist diabetes advice, treatment and counselling to support behavioural change, in adults with complex and diverse healthcare needs across health and social care.
To provide expert advice to medical practitioners in virtual clinics, by email or phone queries.
To respond to urgent referrals and undertake a triage function in partnership with GPs and secondary care services.
To initiate and participate in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency collaborative working to promote continuity of care at the multi-disciplinary Community Diabetes team meetings and case conferences. To use clinical judgment to refer clients to other services, professionals and Social Services when appropriate.To provide timely and informative client reports and discharge summaries for GPs, consultants, allied Health Professionals and other staff.To communicate highly complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to clients, carers and families from a wide range of backgrounds to gain consent, ensure understanding of condition, treatment options, risks, acceptance and compliance with dietary treatment, which may include unwelcome or difficult to accept information e.g. long term adherence to a medication, conversion to insulin.To use highly developed negotiation, persuasion, motivation and counselling skills to facilitate acceptance, behaviour change and ongoing compliance with treatment programmes taking into account emotional, physical, social and psychological barriers as well as strong influences on change e.g. depression, language difficulties, impaired cognitive function, resistant attitudes and religion.
To be ultimately responsible for managing a specialist clinical caseload.
To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work and to ensure that own work is within professional standards and clinical guidelines.
To be responsible for complying with legal and professional confidentiality guidelines at all times.
Please refer to the attached job Description for full list of responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for providing a specialist clinical diabetes service to clients with diabetes on oral hypoglycaemic agents, insulin or insulin conversion and other new therapies, including appropriate counselling and lifestyle advice in various community settings such as GP practices, health centres and clients homes.
To work autonomously to provide expert advice to clients, carers and clinicians. This will involve assessment and the development of treatment plans using evidence based outcomes and involving patients throughout the process.
To use professional judgement and clinical expertise to independently interpret and analyse complex situations and information to formulate treatment plans according to evidence based practice and modify according to changes in clinical condition.
To be clinically competent to give specialist diabetes advice, treatment and counselling to support behavioural change, in adults with complex and diverse healthcare needs across health and social care.
To provide expert advice to medical practitioners in virtual clinics, by email or phone queries.
To respond to urgent referrals and undertake a triage function in partnership with GPs and secondary care services.
To initiate and participate in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency collaborative working to promote continuity of care at the multi-disciplinary Community Diabetes team meetings and case conferences. To use clinical judgment to refer clients to other services, professionals and Social Services when appropriate.To provide timely and informative client reports and discharge summaries for GPs, consultants, allied Health Professionals and other staff.To communicate highly complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to clients, carers and families from a wide range of backgrounds to gain consent, ensure understanding of condition, treatment options, risks, acceptance and compliance with dietary treatment, which may include unwelcome or difficult to accept information e.g. long term adherence to a medication, conversion to insulin.To use highly developed negotiation, persuasion, motivation and counselling skills to facilitate acceptance, behaviour change and ongoing compliance with treatment programmes taking into account emotional, physical, social and psychological barriers as well as strong influences on change e.g. depression, language difficulties, impaired cognitive function, resistant attitudes and religion.
To be ultimately responsible for managing a specialist clinical caseload.
To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work and to ensure that own work is within professional standards and clinical guidelines.
To be responsible for complying with legal and professional confidentiality guidelines at all times.
Please refer to the attached job Description for full list of responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
Degree in Nursing or equivalent
Current registration with the NMC, Showing a registered General Nurse.
Relevant post registration training in Diabetes eg: Masters or diploma in diabetes management
Independent Nurse Prescriber or willing to undertake
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
Degree in Nursing or equivalent
Current registration with the NMC, Showing a registered General Nurse.
Relevant post registration training in Diabetes eg: Masters or diploma in diabetes management
Independent Nurse Prescriber or willing to undertake
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
