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Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently seeking aspirational, committed individuals to join the team during an exciting time of growth and development. With an ambitious plan for achieving an Outstanding rating, the Trust is dedicated to improving the experience of both staff and patients.
Gloucester and Cheltenham, recognized for their beauty and quality of life, offer a wonderful environment for work and living. The Trust provides acute, elective, and specialist services to a population of over 620,000 and engages in over 100 clinical trials and studies annually.
Job Overview
A vacancy has arisen for a Band 6 Specialist Diabetes Nurse. This role involves providing excellent patient care within a supportive and dynamic team at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The position emphasizes delivering patient-centered care, mentoring junior staff, and supporting diabetes management through advanced clinical expertise.
Band 5 nurses passionate about a career in diabetes care are encouraged to apply, as suitable candidates may be considered if Band 6 applicants are not identified. The role involves working across countywide outpatient clinics, supported by a well-established team of specialist diabetes nurses, dietitians, and specialty doctors. Regular supervision and induction will be provided by the Lead Band 7 Specialist Nurse Diabetes.
Main Duties of the Job
- Participate actively in Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, joint treatment sessions, and specialist interest group meetings.
- Apply specialist diabetes skills to encourage patient self-management, maximize rehabilitation, and enhance understanding of medication and long-term care.
- Lead and mentor junior staff, supporting them in achieving and maintaining competencies.
- Manage outpatient clinic operations, including administrative tasks such as dictating letters and organizing follow-ups.
- Utilize clinical reasoning to assess, diagnose, plan, and deliver a range of treatment options, amending care plans as required.
- Support patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
- Collaborate with the Lead Nurse, Matron, and Clinical Lead to ensure operational delivery of high-quality care, clinical safety, and effective governance across the countywide diabetes nursing service.
Working for the Organisation
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides acute hospital services from Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. As the major provider of secondary care in the area, the Trust is committed to delivering its vision of “Best Care For Everyone.”
A People & Organisational Development Strategy ensures the right staff with the required skills are in place, supported by effective recruitment, retention, and recognition processes. The Trust promotes the values of Caring, Listening, and Excelling.
Diversity and inclusion are prioritized, and efforts are made to ensure the workforce reflects the communities served. Benefits include holiday entitlement, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests, gym discounts, health checks, salary sacrifice schemes, and more.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- Registered Nurse with the Nursing Midwifery Council.
- Diabetes Nursing Qualification (e.g., Certificate in Diabetes Care or equivalent).
- Experience as a diabetes specialist nurse.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Teaching or mentor qualification.
Desirable Criteria
- Non-Medical Prescriber qualification.
- Advanced IT skills, including hospital IT systems and patient portals.
- Flexibility and self-motivation to handle unpredictable demands.
Safeguarding and Recruitment
All successful candidates will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Costs will be deducted in installments from salaries. The Trust is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, adhering to safe recruitment practices.
Support for Service Personnel
A Guaranteed Interview Scheme is available for qualifying Service and Ex-Service Personnel who meet the essential criteria for the post.
Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted by midnight, 10th December 2024. Early applications are encouraged, as the vacancy may close when sufficient applications have been received.
Contact Information
- Vinod Mani
Matron – Diabetes, Dermatology, Rheumatology, Endocrine, and Medical Day Unit
Phone: 07815 010032
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