Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Clinical Specialist Practitioner for the Diabetes Specialist Nurse Team at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. You will work closely with the Diabetes and Endocrine Consultants and the Diabetes Nursing Team. You will act as an expert resource and senior clinical nursing lead providing leadership and consultancy alongside the Diabetes and Endocrinology Clinical Directors, the Consultant Team and Diabetes and Endocrine Nurse Specialists to develop and implement best practice in the management of patients in accordance with local and national policies. You will be utilising advanced skills and knowledge to assess, manage and treat patients. You will follow Trust and speciality guidelines and will work alongside the registrar and consultant colleagues. The role may involve attending and providing urgent advice in Medical Assessment Unit or A&E department for some acute conditions. You will be linking the Diabetes and Endocrinology Teams across secondary care, have close communications with community and primary care in the pursuit of the ultimate patient journey and experience. The role is also focused on developing and participating in the insulin pump service. Main duties of the job
You will provide specialist diabetic knowledge and training to both nursing teams and medics. You will be expected to be an independent prescriber or work towards independent prescribing and will have involvement in out-patient clinics and in-patient care. You will also be involved in education and professional development of the diabetes and general nursing teams, contributing to the delivery of educational programmes, delivered by the organisation and outside providers as appropriate. You will lead on practice and service development through the application of research and evaluation within the specialism. The hospital complies with the European Working Time Directive and offers an excellent Postgraduate Medical Centre and library. You will be part of the Diabetes team and will assist in the training and development of other members of staff within the role, as required. You will be given the opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of Diabetic Medicine with encouragement for personal and professional development. You will be expected to have an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of Diabetic Medicine. Job responsibilities
Being highly involved in the Insulin pump service and working collaboratively with the wider MDT. To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work by providing expert care for a complex caseload of patients. To accept clinical responsibility for a diverse and often complex caseload of patients and to organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. To receive and make referrals to healthcare professionals, review the patient and act according to current legislation to undertake independent prescribing and also make appropriate use of the administration of medication. Work with stakeholders to develop and implement local guidelines, promoting evidence-based practice. To work effectively with people to identify their concerns about health and wellbeing. Work in partnership to plan and develop various approaches for health promotion. Work closely with members of the public and users of the service so that health and wellbeing can be promoted effectively. Explain assessment processes clearly including the benefits and risks of the assessment and any alternative approaches obtaining their consent whilst respecting their dignity, wishes and beliefs. To undertake the comprehensive highly specialist assessment of patients, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative and analytical skills. To identify service shortfalls in the effective management of people with diabetes and work with local commissioning bodies to address them. To lead in the promotion and implementation of evidence-based care ensuring that good practice is disseminated locally, regionally and nationally. Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Current professional Body registration Evidence of Continuing professional development Appropriate level 7 study in relevant specialist clinical field Teaching Qualification (7307/Certificate in Education/equivalent) or willing to undertake Leadership/Management qualification or willingness to undertake. RCEM ACP credentialling Independent/Supplementary Non-medical Prescribing (where legally able to) Advanced Life Support Knowledge & Experience
Highly motivated and experienced practitioner with substantive range of experience within gastroenterology medicine. Broad & advanced knowledge of clinical pathophysiology. Sound level of knowledge in relation to invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Has the knowledge to support safe clinical decision making in relation to discharge. Proven leadership experience including delivering to targets and service improvement. Evidence of leading on clinical audit and translation to service development. Experience of clinical research. Experience in managing gastroenterology or liver patients/conditions. 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. Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year, pro rata
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Clinical Specialist Practitioner for the Diabetes Specialist Nurse Team at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. You will work closely with the Diabetes and Endocrine Consultants and the Diabetes Nursing Team. You will act as an expert resource and senior clinical nursing lead providing leadership and consultancy alongside the Diabetes and Endocrinology Clinical Directors, the Consultant Team and Diabetes and Endocrine Nurse Specialists to develop and implement best practice in the management of patients in accordance with local and national policies. You will be utilising advanced skills and knowledge to assess, manage and treat patients. You will follow Trust and speciality guidelines and will work alongside the registrar and consultant colleagues. The role may involve attending and providing urgent advice in Medical Assessment Unit or A&E department for some acute conditions. You will be linking the Diabetes and Endocrinology Teams across secondary care, have close communications with community and primary care in the pursuit of the ultimate patient journey and experience. The role is also focused on developing and participating in the insulin pump service. Main duties of the job
You will provide specialist diabetic knowledge and training to both nursing teams and medics. You will be expected to be an independent prescriber or work towards independent prescribing and will have involvement in out-patient clinics and in-patient care. You will also be involved in education and professional development of the diabetes and general nursing teams, contributing to the delivery of educational programmes, delivered by the organisation and outside providers as appropriate. You will lead on practice and service development through the application of research and evaluation within the specialism. The hospital complies with the European Working Time Directive and offers an excellent Postgraduate Medical Centre and library. You will be part of the Diabetes team and will assist in the training and development of other members of staff within the role, as required. You will be given the opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of Diabetic Medicine with encouragement for personal and professional development. You will be expected to have an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of Diabetic Medicine. Job responsibilities
Being highly involved in the Insulin pump service and working collaboratively with the wider MDT. To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work by providing expert care for a complex caseload of patients. To accept clinical responsibility for a diverse and often complex caseload of patients and to organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. To receive and make referrals to healthcare professionals, review the patient and act according to current legislation to undertake independent prescribing and also make appropriate use of the administration of medication. Work with stakeholders to develop and implement local guidelines, promoting evidence-based practice. To work effectively with people to identify their concerns about health and wellbeing. Work in partnership to plan and develop various approaches for health promotion. Work closely with members of the public and users of the service so that health and wellbeing can be promoted effectively. Explain assessment processes clearly including the benefits and risks of the assessment and any alternative approaches obtaining their consent whilst respecting their dignity, wishes and beliefs. To undertake the comprehensive highly specialist assessment of patients, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative and analytical skills. To identify service shortfalls in the effective management of people with diabetes and work with local commissioning bodies to address them. To lead in the promotion and implementation of evidence-based care ensuring that good practice is disseminated locally, regionally and nationally. Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Current professional Body registration Evidence of Continuing professional development Appropriate level 7 study in relevant specialist clinical field Teaching Qualification (7307/Certificate in Education/equivalent) or willing to undertake Leadership/Management qualification or willingness to undertake. RCEM ACP credentialling Independent/Supplementary Non-medical Prescribing (where legally able to) Advanced Life Support Knowledge & Experience
Highly motivated and experienced practitioner with substantive range of experience within gastroenterology medicine. Broad & advanced knowledge of clinical pathophysiology. Sound level of knowledge in relation to invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Has the knowledge to support safe clinical decision making in relation to discharge. Proven leadership experience including delivering to targets and service improvement. Evidence of leading on clinical audit and translation to service development. Experience of clinical research. Experience in managing gastroenterology or liver patients/conditions. 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. Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year, pro rata
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