Diabetes Nurse Specialist - Birmingham Division

We are seeking a skilled, compassionate, and experienced Diabetes Nurse Specialist to join Enki Medical Centre on a part-time basis (25-30 hours per week). This is far more than a traditional nursing role; you will play a vital part in the demonstration of specialist competence, innovation and clinical leadership in the assessment, intervention in and delivery of general practice nursing in all contexts appropriate to individuals' needs, across all ages for the general practice population. They will specialise in Diabetes and will work to help and support patients who are diagnosed with Diabetes.

At Modality Partnership, our CARE values Commitment, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence guide everything we do, and you'll be joining a team that brings these values to life in every patient interaction and across the wider organisation.

Why Join Us?

• Minimum 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
• Employee discounts and benefits scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Education and career development pathways
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, flexible working options, and wellbeing initiatives

Main duties of the job

This role focuses on the delivery of high-quality nursing care to patients to assess, review and support patients who are diabetic. You will use your clinical expertise and professional judgement to assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate treatment programmes that promote health and well-being. Working innovatively and flexibly, you will contribute to service improvement and support the effective delivery of care across the practice. The role requires commitment, adaptability, and the ability to work resourcefully as part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring safe, effective and timely care in line with our CARE values.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting documents for a full Job Description outlining the core responsibilities of this role. You will thrive in this position if you have a passion for health promotion, supporting patients to adopt self-care strategies, and influencing positive change within primary care. You will develop professionally by working closely with leadership teams and contributing to service improvement initiatives.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Vaccinations: Mandatory vaccination evidence is required for this role, including Hepatitis B, MMR, and Varicella.
• Right to work: Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is required at interview stage.
• References: References must be obtained prior to employment, including one from your current or most recent employer.
• Employment history: Any employment gaps of six weeks or more must be declared.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification with a minimum of two years post-registration experience.
• At least one year of experience in General Practice or community nursing.
• Experience implementing clinical guidelines and protocols.
• Experience in audit activity and quality improvement initiatives.
• Clinical supervision training and experience.

Knowledge

• Speciality in Diabetes.
• Knowledge of diagnosis and management of patients with chronic conditions.
• Knowledge of accountability of own role and other roles in primary care.
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
• Knowledge of local and national health policy.
• Wider health economy awareness.
• Knowledge of clinical governance issues in primary care.
• Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy.
• Knowledge of local and national guidance and policy relating to all relevant areas of own practice.

Personal Qualities

• Highly motivated.
• Professional and responsible approach to work.
• Polite, confident, and effective telephone manner.
• Strong team player who works well with others.
• Smart, professional appearance at all times.
• Exercises tact and discretion in all situations.
• Demonstrates initiative and the ability to respond effectively to unforeseen events during a shift.
• Demonstrates flexibility towards new working practices and varying working hours.

Skills

• Clinical leadership skills.
• Change-management skills to implement evidence-based care improvement into practice and ability to support patients to change lifestyle.
• Communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families.
• Negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills.

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.