To work in conjunction with the Multidisciplinary Team and in line with Local and National Targets to provide specialist evidence-based nursing advice to support and facilitate high-quality, individualised care to patients/clients and relatives/carers without supervision.
This will involve dealing with complex situations and having to take appropriate action in a variety of settings.
Provide expert advice and education for Healthcare professionals involved in the care of people with diabetes and their carers.
Acting as a resource for general practice and working to reduce admissions, improve diabetes outcomes, and quality of life for people with diabetes.
To provide advanced clinical practice in the field of diabetes care and ensure the provision of a quality patient-focused diabetes service in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
DSN to be based at the Healthy Living Centre in Peterborough and preferably have experience in managing patients with type 1 diabetes including young people and those who are using insulin pumps.
We will need T1/Pump and possibly also Young Persons experience.
Main duties of the job
Work collaboratively with the team and professional leads to support professional and practice developments including CPFT clinical supervision framework. Work autonomously to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care, providing specialist advice and actively seeking evidence-based practice which improves the quality of care and meets the needs of patients. To manage a significant caseload of patients with complex diabetes, managing individual programmes of care working with patients for self-management of their diabetes. Provide community nurse-led clinics within general practice. Work within the MDT diabetes team supporting general practice within virtual review clinics. Work proactively to prevent admission to secondary care. Run clinics for patients on insulin pumps in conjunction with the consultant. To provide education for patients with type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes.
About us
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care settings but also with the community. These services include children, adult & older people's mental & physical health, forensic & specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care & liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research & development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
Work collaboratively with the team and professional leads to support professional and practice developments including CPFT clinical supervision framework. Work autonomously to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care, providing specialist advice and actively seeking evidence-based practice which improves the quality of care and meets the needs of patients. To manage a significant caseload of patients with complex diabetes, managing individual programmes of care working with patients for self-management of their diabetes. Provide community nurse-led clinics within general practice. Work within the MDT diabetes team supporting general practice within virtual review clinics. Work proactively to prevent admission to secondary care. To promote and advance non-medical nurse prescribing for the benefit of people with diabetes. Develop care plans and treatment protocols for patients with diabetes in primary care. Involvement in clinical audit, present and evaluate said audits. Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act. The post holder must adhere to the Trust Risk Assessment and Risk Management Processes. The post holder must adhere to Infection Control Policies and Procedures. It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with the NMC and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration. Participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis and be responsible for the management of and reporting on individual and team performance indicators and development of remedial action plans as required. The post holder must also participate in clinical and other audits as required. We will need T1/Pump and possibly also Young Persons experience.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
First level registration ENB 928 or equivalent in diabetes nursing. ENB 998 or teaching certificate or experience in training and education. Evidence of degree level learning. Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
Degree in health-related subject. Non-medical prescriber Diabetes educator in DESMOND/PDAC or Equivalent. Counselling qualification.
Experience
Essential
Experience in managing complex diabetes. Experience in providing specialist education to patients, nurses, and other health care professionals. Ability to run own caseload in different settings.
Desirable
Experience in audit/research/project management. Experience of working in a community setting.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Evidence of expert clinical skills including understanding of insulin pump therapy, structured education programmes, and newer diabetes therapies. Standard/advanced keyboard skills and ability to communicate through IT using packages such as Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. Report writing skills. Ability to work flexibly as part of a team.
Desirable
Staff management skills. Ability to use SystmOne.
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues. Appreciates the significance of safeguarding and interprets this accurately for all individual children and young people/vulnerable adults whatever their life circumstances. Has a good understanding of the Safeguarding agenda. Can demonstrate an ability to contribute towards a safe environment. Is up-to-date with legislation and current events.
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Healthy Living Centre
Princes Street
Peterborough
PE1 2QP
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
310-MOPAC-6756141 #J-18808-Ljbffr
This will involve dealing with complex situations and having to take appropriate action in a variety of settings.
Provide expert advice and education for Healthcare professionals involved in the care of people with diabetes and their carers.
Acting as a resource for general practice and working to reduce admissions, improve diabetes outcomes, and quality of life for people with diabetes.
To provide advanced clinical practice in the field of diabetes care and ensure the provision of a quality patient-focused diabetes service in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
DSN to be based at the Healthy Living Centre in Peterborough and preferably have experience in managing patients with type 1 diabetes including young people and those who are using insulin pumps.
We will need T1/Pump and possibly also Young Persons experience.
Main duties of the job
Work collaboratively with the team and professional leads to support professional and practice developments including CPFT clinical supervision framework. Work autonomously to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care, providing specialist advice and actively seeking evidence-based practice which improves the quality of care and meets the needs of patients. To manage a significant caseload of patients with complex diabetes, managing individual programmes of care working with patients for self-management of their diabetes. Provide community nurse-led clinics within general practice. Work within the MDT diabetes team supporting general practice within virtual review clinics. Work proactively to prevent admission to secondary care. Run clinics for patients on insulin pumps in conjunction with the consultant. To provide education for patients with type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes.
About us
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care settings but also with the community. These services include children, adult & older people's mental & physical health, forensic & specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care & liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research & development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
Work collaboratively with the team and professional leads to support professional and practice developments including CPFT clinical supervision framework. Work autonomously to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care, providing specialist advice and actively seeking evidence-based practice which improves the quality of care and meets the needs of patients. To manage a significant caseload of patients with complex diabetes, managing individual programmes of care working with patients for self-management of their diabetes. Provide community nurse-led clinics within general practice. Work within the MDT diabetes team supporting general practice within virtual review clinics. Work proactively to prevent admission to secondary care. To promote and advance non-medical nurse prescribing for the benefit of people with diabetes. Develop care plans and treatment protocols for patients with diabetes in primary care. Involvement in clinical audit, present and evaluate said audits. Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act. The post holder must adhere to the Trust Risk Assessment and Risk Management Processes. The post holder must adhere to Infection Control Policies and Procedures. It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with the NMC and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration. Participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis and be responsible for the management of and reporting on individual and team performance indicators and development of remedial action plans as required. The post holder must also participate in clinical and other audits as required. We will need T1/Pump and possibly also Young Persons experience.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
First level registration ENB 928 or equivalent in diabetes nursing. ENB 998 or teaching certificate or experience in training and education. Evidence of degree level learning. Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
Degree in health-related subject. Non-medical prescriber Diabetes educator in DESMOND/PDAC or Equivalent. Counselling qualification.
Experience
Essential
Experience in managing complex diabetes. Experience in providing specialist education to patients, nurses, and other health care professionals. Ability to run own caseload in different settings.
Desirable
Experience in audit/research/project management. Experience of working in a community setting.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Evidence of expert clinical skills including understanding of insulin pump therapy, structured education programmes, and newer diabetes therapies. Standard/advanced keyboard skills and ability to communicate through IT using packages such as Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. Report writing skills. Ability to work flexibly as part of a team.
Desirable
Staff management skills. Ability to use SystmOne.
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues. Appreciates the significance of safeguarding and interprets this accurately for all individual children and young people/vulnerable adults whatever their life circumstances. Has a good understanding of the Safeguarding agenda. Can demonstrate an ability to contribute towards a safe environment. Is up-to-date with legislation and current events.
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Healthy Living Centre
Princes Street
Peterborough
PE1 2QP
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
310-MOPAC-6756141 #J-18808-Ljbffr
