Job Description

The Community Diabetes Specialist Service is looking to recruit a qualified nurse with experience in Diabetes management for the post of Community Diabetes Specialist Nurse. The post holder will join the current team of Specialist Nurses, Educators and administration staff. The aim of the service is to provide Specialist Diabetes support and interventions in the community and primary care. You must be a qualified nurse with at least 5 years post registration/ graduate experience, and hold an accredited course in Diabetes, preferably a post Graduate Diploma in a Diabetes related field. An ability to demonstrate experience and knowledge in education, teaching and mentorship for health care professionals and patients is required. Nurse prescribing and experience of working in a Specialist Diabetes role is essential. Experience of carbohydrate counting, insulin pump management and the delivery of BERTIE structured education would be advantageous, although training will be provided for the right candidate where service delivery is required. Applicants must be able to work on their own as well as being part of the multi-disciplinary team. You will undertake nurse led clinics, multidisciplinary clinics and home visits. You will additionally play a key role in supporting and educating patients, as well as community and practice staff to improve the quality of Diabetes care.



Be competent as appropriate to the requirements of the role. Always demonstrate the Partnership Trust Values of: "People, Empowerment and Partnership". Be an expert Diabetes practitioner with a detailed professional and clinical knowledge. Be an advanced clinical practitioner, with experience in the management of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, including insulin initiation and titration; management of patients requiring GLP1 therapy; insulin pump management (South Division only); carbohydrate counting and structured education for people with Type 1 Diabetes. Be responsible for a defined population of service users in a variety of settings across the Partnership Trust including the community. Be skilled in the assessment of complex Diabetes Specialist care and support needs and in the development, implementation and evaluation of care. Have supervisory, training, and clinical leadership responsibilities where appropriate and will have some responsibility for team performance and service developments/improvements. Demonstrate initiative and be creative in finding solutions to problems. Work with the Clinical Lead nurse and Operational Lead to undertake delegated tasks in team management and service improvements.

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.



We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.



We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.



We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.



Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications



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