Diabetes Specialist Nurse

NCH&C is proud to be the first standalone NHS community trust in the UK to achieve an 'Outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our focus is on continually improving the quality of care we offer to local people and on improving access to that care, helping people to move seamlessly from one service to another. Praising NCH&C's "compassionate, inclusive and effective leadership at all levels", the CQC observed that our staff are well supported to make positive changes and innovations.
Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust is committed to continuing to create a modern and inclusive work environment. As part of this commitment we actively promote flexible working opportunities where possible, to meet the needs and wishes of our workforce to maintain and improve their wellbeing. The trust offers a range of flexibility, including flexible working patterns, and we would encourage you to discuss this with the recruiting manager before or during the application process if this would interest you.
We welcome applications from people who share our values and can help us deliver outstanding care in our local community., The post is permanent for 18.75 hours per week and you will be working alongside a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner whilst under the supervision of the Diabetes Specialist Service lead.
The Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust community diabetes team is based in West Norfolk, we are a small friendly and supportive team who provide care for people living with diabetes in a variety of settings including in clinics, in patients' homes and in care settings., + The successful candidate will hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle as you will be required to travel independently around the county.
+ To provide an expert resource for primary health care teams to provide care and support for people with Diabetes in the community setting.
+ Holistic review of all patients on the community insulin caseload.
+ Act as a link nurse for nursing and residential homes, assist with training.
+ Provide advice and guidance for the community nursing teams on diabetes management.
+ Support identified patients to become independent with insulin administration and management including new to insulins and existing patients.
+ To review new referrals to community insulin caseloads.
+ Working collaboratively with other organisations.

Working for our organisation
The community diabetes service is a busy nurse led team, we work across west Norfolk in assessing and managing people with complex diabetes and other co-morbidities.
We offer support and education to other health care professionals and run structured education sessions for patients. We offer the opportunity to work flexibly within the service, and have opportunities to develop and learn new skills.
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an outstanding rating by the Care Quality commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title., + You will work within the Diabetes Team providing expert knowledge and skills.
+ You will be responsible for managing a caseload of patients with complex diabetes needs, using evidence-based practice and patient centered goals to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
+ The role will include health education to the service users, their families, carers, and other agencies involved in their care management.
+ You will be required to work independently working in patient's homes across your place with access to the diabetes team remotely.
+ Provision of education and support to patients who have diabetes to enable them to self-manage and reduce their risk of complications from diabetes.
+ Delivery of expert care and support in a variety of settings including home visits and telephone support.
+ To provide educational support to professionals running Diabetes clinics in general practice for them to provide patients and their carer's with systematic care and support.
+ Deliver a specialist Diabetes Service to community care, clinics, nursing/care homes and housebound patients across the primary/secondary interface which compliments and enhances the existing community based service.
Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities that fall under the Disability Confident Scheme will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). All sites are Smoke Free.
Immigration Status - Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust is a diverse employer and welcomes all job applications. However, potential applicants should note that although the Trust is registered with the Home Office as a sponsor organisation for migrant workers, sponsorship can only be offered against Skilled Worker visas. If you are an applicant from outside the UK and do not already hold a self-gained right to work, we recommend you check the Home Office eligibility requirements before making an application.
Please note: Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for some job roles, and this will be identified through filtering questions at the start of any job application on the Trac recruitment system.
Redeployment - Please note that in the first instance priority for this vacancy will be given to NCH&C staff who are on the Trusts Redeployment Register.
DBS - If this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and you are not a current employee of Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust or being recruited as an Apprentice then the cost of the DBS check will be automatically removed from your first month's salary. However if you are registered with the update service this may not be required.

The successful applicant will have experience with working with diabetes management and will have evidence of extended learning. Post registration qualification in diabetes essential.
The role does require professional and clinical experience. Due to the nature of this new condition and ever evolving service changes there is a high need for personal resilience. These groups of patients are frequently complex in need and require high levels of emotional, educational, and professional support, however the team and wider organisation are a great support network.