Diabetes Specialist Nurse

Job overview

Are you an experienced nurse with a desire to further your considerable diabetes inpatient knowledge to develop advanced specialist skills in diabetes?

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to undertake the above role, 1x community post (37.5 hours) and 2x in patient services (1x37.5 hours and 1 x 28.5 hours).

The post is suitable for those wishing to develop their career as a lead Specialist Nurse. It is a unique opportunity to gain experience in all the services the diabetes team provide.

You will provide clinical support and advice to improve the care and management of patients within secondary and primary care.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work within an established team of Diabetes Nurse Specialists and as part of a wider multidisciplinary diabetes team within STH, to deliver high quality diabetes care.

They will provide clinical nursing advice, education and leadership within the speciality working with a high degree of personal autonomy. Optimal care will be delivered throughout all aspects of the patient care pathway. Therefore an ability to communicate with a wide range of people across different disciplines in both the hospital and community environment is essential.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of a maximum of 9 months due to maternity leave of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and statutory maternity provisions.

Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.