Diabetes Specialist Nurse in Taunton

Are you an experienced registered nurse with passion for diabetes?

We have an exciting opportunity to work for the Diabetes Intermediate Care Service as a band 6 registered nurse.

There will be training provided for the newly appointed candidate to help develop their role to enable them to work autonomously as a specialist diabetes nurse.

A full driving licence and the use of a vehicle is essential for this countywide service. We offer a generous mileage allowance to cover the use of your car for NHS business, which includes both mileage and depreciation.

You will require excellent communication skills, a teamwork approach, and be able to provide a high standard of nursing care with the support of your team.

Informal visits or discussion are always welcome. Please contact Brooke Fletcher or Sharon Higginson to discuss the position in more detail on 01823 346191.

Main duties of the job

As part of the Diabetes Intermediate Care Service, you will be responsible for the delivery of safe and effective care for your own caseload of patients in Somerset, but maybe required to travel to any area across Somerset.

Always communicate with patients, colleagues, internal and external contacts in a courteous, professional and timely manner by various methods, i.e. telephone, written, face to face or virtual consultation.

Participate in team and Trust meetings as required.

Assist with mentorship, training and induction of newly appointed staff.

Report any incidents using the Trust Incident Reporting system.

To provide and receive complex, sensitive and possibly contentious information where highly developed interpersonal and communication skills may be needed.

To contribute to projects in relation to the development of the Trusts Corporate Service Plan and organisational objectives as required.

Provide group education to people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes such as DESMOND.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we\'re committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:Flexible working options to help you balance work and life.NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security.Generous annual leave allowanceA strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential.Additionally, you\'ll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Job responsibilities

For the full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application, please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by clearly demonstrating how your experience and skills align with the requirements of this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education
• Must be able to communicate in English Language, both written and verbally appropriate to the post
• Registered Nurse
• Care of the person with Diabetes Module/ENB928
• Evidence of Teaching qualification for example ENB998
• Working towards a Degree or equivalent knowledge
• A full driving Licence with use of vehicle
• ECDL or equivalent
• Care of the person with Diabetes Module/ENB928
• Independent/Supplementary Nurse Prescribing Course
• DESMOND Structured Education Course

Experience

• Previous NHS experience (minimum 3 years)
• Evidence of supervisory and mentoring skills
• Current diabetes experience / managing a caseload of patients with diabetes
• Experience in working as autonomous practitioner

Additional Criteria

• Kindness respect and teamworking
• IT skill including a working knowledge of Microsoft office suite
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Professional and responsible approach at all times
• To have expert problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• To have the capability to bring about change
• To operate at a high level of clinical decision-making and responsibility
• Able to prioritise and manage workload
• Good analytical and judgmental skills with ability to prioritise
• Evidence of excellent standard of Literacy and English language skills
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to organise own time
• To be an effective time manager
• Flexible approach to work
• Demonstrate respect for confidentiality at all times
• Proven experience of successfully working in team environment
• Show initiative but also able to follow instruction as required
• Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients
• Act in ways that support equality and diversity
• Able to cope in a busy working environment
• Must be a driver with a current full UK license
• Knowledge of Department and Divisional Structure
• Knowledge of the structure and agenda of the NHS organisations including Primary and Secondary care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.