Clinical Nurse Specialist - Diabetes

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Are you a Diabetic Clinical Nurse Specialist or an experienced Diabetic Nurse? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our forward-thinking and supportive team in Diabetes, an integral part of the Endocrine service within the MSE.

We are a forward-thinking service that integrates fully with all levels of the MDT.

You will have responsibility for the assessment and management of patients with diabetes within the hospital setting.

To be considered for this post you must have significant experience in Diabetes and/or a specialist nurse role, with evidence of continuous professional development and education and possess excellent organisational skills, strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and within the team.

Continuous professional development is a priority within MSE NHS Foundation Trust; we want to attract candidates who are passionate about their career and about their patients.

Main Duties of the Job

Strong professional & leadership qualities are critical, at this level, to the quality of care delivered, staff development, and the learning environment.

In liaison with the team leader, you will assist with the leadership and coordination of a dedicated team of nursing and administration staff to ensure the delivery of a high standard of Diabetes care and have responsibility for the assessment and management of patients with diabetic conditions while as inpatients.

Providing an individualised health education programme prior to hospital discharge and assisting patients in managing their condition and adopting a healthier lifestyle by addressing identified risk factors.

About Us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15, who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists, we want to be the best; to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be.

Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, as well as the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Job Responsibilities

Are you passionate about your nursing career and delivering great patient care?

Then we want to hear from you!

Please see the attached JD for further details of this exciting role in Diabetes.

Person Specification

1. Communication Skills
2. Ability to work as part of MDT.
3. Counselling skills
4. Experience within a MDT.

Personal and People Development

1. Adaptable to change, flexible to cope with changing service demands.
2. Ability to lead and motivate.
3. Experience of teaching or mentoring junior staff.

Experience

1. Diabetes Course.
2. Non-medical prescribing.
3. Band 6 for 3 years.
4. CNS experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 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.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Nurse Specialist / Joint Team Lead

46, a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)