Diabetes Specialist Nurse

at  The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

An opportunity has arisen at The Dudley Group of Hospitals, Russells Hall Hospital for a motivated, conscientious Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join our dynamic team. This is a fulltime post for 37.5 hours over 5 days,
The successful applicant will have a strong interest in diabetes and will have experience in a Diabetes- related environment.
For more information, please contact Elizabeth Murray Lead Nurse on 01384 244399

THE POST HOLDER WILL: -

Work as part of the diabetes specialist nursing team, supporting consultant diabetologists and the wider Trust staff in the management, care and education of the patient with diabetes.
Be responsible for the assessment of diabetes patient care needs either at the front door or within the diabetes and endocrine centre. In addition, they are responsible for the development and implementation of service delivery in conjunction with multi-disciplinary team members, following agreed protocols and pathways.
Participate and contribute in developing specialist diabetes teaching packages for patients, nursing and non-nursing staff.
Support the Lead Nurse, Matron and Medical Head of Service in developing and monitoring diabetes services and the quality of care experienced by diabetic patients.
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse , disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertak

Please refer the Job description for details