Diabetes Specialist Nurse

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and collaborative registered nurse to join Diabetes Care For You, an innovative service covering Brighton & Hove, High Weald, Lewes & Havens, incorporating Newhaven, Crowborough and Uckfield. If you have sound experience in working with patients who live with diabetes and would like to specialise in delivering community diabetes treatment, then we would like to hear from you! For the right person with enthusiasm and commitment we will provide support and guidance.

Main Duties

• Working as a specialist nurse within the Community Diabetes Team the post holder is expected to work without direct supervision. As a Registered Nurse, you will adhere to NMC standards and guidelines of practice, education and conduct.
• Undertake the assessment, planning and implementation of holistic care for clients with type 1 or 2 diabetes in various community settings.
• Provide an evaluation of care and development of the service through reflective practice, clinical supervision and audit.
• Support the Senior Diabetes Specialist Nurse and develop new ways of working using research-based evidence. Implement policies, protocols and care pathways as appropriate.
• To teach and support programmes of care to individuals, and act as a specialist clinical resource for community nurses, providing training and support as required.
• Contribute to the multi-disciplinary team, working with administrators, medics, podiatrists, dieticians and psychotherapists. Support and provide advice to less experienced nurses in the team as appropriate.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays. Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse
• Relevant post graduate modules/qualification in diabetes
• Evidence of relevant CPD to inform clinical knowledge and practice

Experience

• Substantial clinical experience of supporting patients living with diabetes
• Experience of performance management including reporting against targets and risk management

Skills & Knowledge

• Confident verbal and written communication skills
• Competent IT skills and ability to utilise relevant data
• Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate education programmes
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of nurse prescribing issues
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of Primary Health Care Team working
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of NMC guidelines

Additional Information

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.