Diabetes Inpatient Nurse

Diabetes Inpatient Nurse Overview

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a skilled Nurse to join the Diabetes Multidisciplinary Team at Bedford Hospital. The successful candidate will have recent experience at Band 6 in acute medicine or management, along with some exposure to diabetes care in an inpatient environment. This role will be based at the North Bedfordshire Diabetes Centre, focusing on the management and care of hospitalized patients with diabetes, collaborating closely with Out-Patient Diabetes Specialist Nurses and the Integrated Community team.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, and implement care pathways and educational programs for patients with diabetes, including newly diagnosed individuals and those with long-standing conditions, as well as their families and caregivers.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure timely and safe patient discharges from the hospital, coordinating with Community Diabetes Specialist Nurses as necessary.
• Provide guidance and information to patients and their caregivers to enhance their understanding of diabetes management and promote effective self-care.
• Discuss treatment options, develop care plans, and advise colleagues on diabetes management, working under the supervision of the Diabetes Inpatient Specialist Nurse.
• Offer advice on insulin and oral hypoglycaemic medication adjustments according to Trust guidelines.
• Promote healthy lifestyle choices by advising on weight management, physical activity, and smoking cessation.
• Teach patients and caregivers practical skills for managing diabetes, including blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration.
• Actively participate as a member of the multidisciplinary and Think Glucose teams, attending regular meetings and implementing agreed practice changes.
• Report significant clinical incidents and complete necessary incident reports in accordance with Trust protocols.
• Demonstrate flexibility to meet service needs, including participation in seven-day working initiatives when required.
• Assist in the development and delivery of training sessions for healthcare professionals on inpatient diabetes management.
• Engage in diabetes education programs for both pre-registration and post-registration students.
• Collaborate with other specialist nurses to share best practices and establish service benchmarks.
• Support the implementation of diabetes care policies, protocols, and guidelines within the hospital.
• Participate in audits and quality improvement initiatives to assess service effectiveness and identify patient safety issues.
• Maintain accurate records within the diabetes database and ensure timely documentation in patients’ medical records.
• Contribute to both clinical and non-clinical departmental meetings.
• Stay informed about current research in diabetes care and participate in relevant research and audit projects.
• Maintain membership in relevant professional organizations and engage in continuous professional development through conferences and literature.

Qualifications and Experience

• Essential: Registered General Nurse (RGN) qualification.
• Desirable: Teaching and assessing qualification, qualification in diabetes care.
• Essential: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, evidence of ongoing professional development, and ability to teach individuals or groups.
• Essential: Post-registration experience in an acute ward setting and experience at Band 6 or in a management role.
• Desirable: Experience in diabetes care within an inpatient setting, familiarity with audit processes, and ability to work independently.

Benefits

• Salary range of £39,959 to £48,117 per annum.
• Permanent contract with full-time working hours.
• Access to high-quality training and development programs.
• Supportive work environment focused on staff health and well-being.

For further inquiries about the role, please contact Lead Diabetes Specialist Nurse Sophie Birch at [email protected] or call 07951135532.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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