Diabetes Specialist Nurse

Diabetes Specialist Nurse Overview

This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated diabetes team at Harrogate District Hospital, where you will provide specialized care for inpatients, outpatients, pregnant women, young adults, and patients with complex diabetes. The team also offers structured education for individuals with diabetes and has a well-established diabetes technology service. The role requires some weekend work on a rotational basis to ensure a comprehensive 7-day inpatient diabetes service. You will need to be a collaborative team player while also being capable of working independently, with a focus on improving patient care and empowering individuals with diabetes to manage their condition effectively.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide specialized advice, treatment, and management plans for adults with diabetes, including their families and caregivers.
• Deliver education and training for patients and multidisciplinary team (MDT) colleagues as needed.
• Support community nursing teams, GP surgeries, and other community colleagues, serving as a specialist resource and advocate for diabetes patients.
• Participate in the provision of a 7-day inpatient diabetes service, which includes partial weekend work on a rotational basis.
• Work both collaboratively within a team and independently to enhance diabetes care and empower patients to manage their condition effectively.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be a Registered General Nurse with a diploma or post-registration diabetes course, or equivalent experience.
• Possess substantial post-registration experience in nursing.
• Have prior experience in diabetes care or equivalent clinical nursing experience in either an acute or community setting.
• Demonstrate evidence of management and leadership skills along with the ability to practice autonomously.
• Desirable qualifications include a degree or progress towards one, an Independent Nurse Prescribing Course, a teaching qualification, or management experience.

Benefits

• A supportive workplace culture that encourages employees to be their authentic selves.
• Recognition programs for staff achievements, including ‘Making a Difference’ and ‘Team of the Month’ awards, as well as annual colleague recognition awards.
• Access to a variety of employee support and wellbeing resources, including an Employee Assistance Programme, counseling services, and expedited physiotherapy services.

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.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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