Diabetes Nurse Specialist

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Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust, City of Westminster

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

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Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 46e52772684d4ab08cc69618cb480243

Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust

Full Job Description

We are seeking a diabetes nurse who is committed to making a difference, highly motivated and excellent communication skills. You will be working with other specialist nurses and medical staff to provide specialist advice and education for both Type 1 and Complex Type 2 Diabetes patients, in addition to providing education for other Healthcare Professionals within the Acute hospital Trust. The post includes providing clinical excellence and specialist nursing advice within the inpatient and occasionally outpatient setting via our antenatal and nurse led clinics. The holder will work in multiple areas within the Hospital site to gain valued inpatient experience within the wards and emergency department. To work as a team player within the framework of the diabetes service, providing evidence based practice. Support on all aspects pertaining to the management of diabetes, reducing cardiovascular risk, working as part of the diabetes team. To support the diabetes team to deliver education and training to multi-professionals, voluntary organisations as well as people with diabetes. Manage a caseload of patients with diabetes to educate towards self-management, prevention, early detection and treatment of diabetic complications. To work with the multidisciplinary team across an integrated pathway of care to deliver quality standards in line with NICE guidance. To work with the nurse specialist team to ensure that all patients have equitable access to investigations, treatment and follow-up care. To work with the nurse/midwifery specialist team to develop best practice in line with NICE guidance. To work with the team to develop guidelines to enhance optimal management of patients. To collect appropriate data against NICE guidance. To use audit as a tool to improve practice and evaluate services. To work with the team to implement recommendations from National audits and benchmarking Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations: Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream All the following are to be carried out while working in close collaboration with members of the multi-disciplinary team led by a Consultant. To demonstrate clinical expertise within the speciality and work autonomously, managing own allocated clinics independently and seeking guidance/support when necessary.

To co-ordinate the specialty care within the Trust/CCG, including outreach clinics within the region.
To become an essential member, and point of contact and resource for the multi-disciplinary team and patients and carers.
Carries out diagnostic/therapeutic interventions as an independent practitioner, interprets, writes reports and commences further possible treatment on the basis of the findings.
Carries out complex therapeutic/investigational procedures under indirect supervision of the Consultant. Ensuring that they are carried out using safe practice and under agreed guidelines/protocols to ensure that the highest possible standard is obtained based on competent clinical practice.
To demonstrate the ability to develop new skills, to provide an expert high quality, nurse-led service.
To provide ongoing follow-up care and support ( telephone support / nurse led clinics / outpatient clinics and outreach clinics)
To develop the service in a structured interdisciplinary way, initiating on-going change and progression in the expanding role of a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
To develop interdisciplinary clinical management protocols and work within them.
Autonomously or in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, manage the care of patients carrying out relevant interventions, within agreed clinical protocols and in line with current practice/trends.
To offer a supportive service to patients and their carers, disseminating specialist knowledge enabling individuals to try and adapt to any changes to their body image and life experiences. Liaising with other healthcare professionals when necessary.
To provide, promote and maintain a support and advice service to patients and their carers, to include provision of information giving from diagnosis through to all stages of the disease process, in liaison with relevant healthcare professionals.
To maintain accurate and legible records of all clinical and legal documentation with regard to Statutory and Trust policies.
To assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care within the acute and community setting
To control patient admission via direct referral and with consultant guidance and supervision.
Be aware of, understand, and act upon the Divisional Business Plan, with particular reference to nursing care, in order to participate in the re-formulation of nursing aspects of the plan.
When required, investigate the nursing aspects of incidents/complaints and initiate corrective action.
To line manage, a cohort of staff ensuring HR processes are followed.
To provide advanced specialist knowledge and education, acting as a clinical resource to the Trust, CCG and Trust affiliated Universities.
In conjunction with Ward Managers and Heads of Departments and the CCG assess learning needs and organise training and teaching programmes to fulfil the areas and individualsâ learning requirements within the specialty.
Responsible for service budget.
Take responsibility for the effective and efficient use of resources, being aware of resource requirements and limitations.
Ensure all equipment and supplies in the clinical area are maintained to enable delivery of efficient and safe care.
Evaluate equipment and make recommendations relevant to purchasing policies in conjunction with Procurement.
Authorise the issue of appropriate appliances to patients within the Trust and community setting.
Communications and Relationships
Possess excellent communication skills to facilitate the collaboration between all professionals in the complete care and management of all patients within their speciality.
Work in partnership with Ward Managers and Consultants and extended members of the multidisciplinary team, within the Trust and community in order to provide a coherent patient-centred service.
To ensure effective communication networks are established and maintained with all disciplines, patients and relatives/carers, to include Community Health Care Teams.
To communicate highly sensitive information, opens barriers to information. Demonstrates sensitivity, empathy and reassurance.
To provide advice, support and education to both inpatients and outpatients who may use the service, to include the development and regular reviews of relevant written patient and carer information.
To access effective clinical supervision to allow personal reflection on own practice and self-development both personally and professionally.
To be an active member of the Lead Nurse Group and other relevant external specialist groups.
Develop links within the Trust and outside agencies to organise and implement practical instruction for HCAs, Pre-Registration and Post-Registration nursing and Medical staff both in a theoretical and a clinical setting.
Support and assist other specialties within the Trust with relevant clinical issues and those of service development.
Act as a resource for specialist knowledge and skills related to care and for the development of research-based practice.
Represent their speciality clinically, both internally within the Trust, and externally.
Act as a representative of the Trust at local/national educational meetings
Promote and undertake, where appropriate, nursing research and to publish the outcome in order to update own knowledge and promote excellence in clinical practice.
Be aware of and participate as necessary in clinical research trials for patients, liaising with relevant Healthcare professionals.
Utilise research findings, where applicable, in the delivery of specialist patient care, disseminating relevant information to colleagues.
Develop guidelines, set standards, policies and protocols to ensure the provision of a safe and effective, research/evidence based nurse led service.
To initiate and participate in nursing and clinical audit, taking action to improve any areas of weakness
Continually monitor and evaluate the service through the facilitation of quality assurance tools in the clinical area.
Monitor and evaluate the role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist within the Trust.
Be self-aware, taking own continuing education and professional development needs into account, accessing advice, guidance and support.
Keep up to date with current trends and developments in nursing practice related to your speciality.
Ensure all Trust/Divisional nursing policies/protocols and procedures are adhered to, including EC Directives, Health and Safety and Work, COSHH and Moving and Handling Codes of Practice.