Specialist Diabetes Nurse

at  Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Diabetes is a key priority for Brent and Harrow developing a model of care for the management of patients with Diabetes.
We are looking to recruit a Band 7 Diabetes Nurse Specialists who is passionate about diabetes care. We are a multidisciplinary team consisting of consultants, dieticians, podiatrists as well as specialist nurses. The team receives referrals from many primary care services as well as local acute hospitals.
To work as an independent practitioner and demonstrate specialist skills and knowledge through expert nursing advanced clinical skills and maintain a high professional standard of care and expertise, acting as a role model for other healthcare professionals. Work with Diabetes Service Lead and Consultant Clinical Lead, assess referrals, prioritise, and decide when patients need to be seen and by whom (i.e Consultants and Nurses), and refer patients to other services (Podiatry, Dietetics etc).
To hold a caseload of patients with type 2 diabetes, undertake home visits for the assessment and review of housebound patients with diabetes. Provide support and education to GPs and practice nurses and make recommendations relating to the adjustment of medication and treatment and the need for diagnostic tests. To work with a range of agencies and health care professionals including District Nursing, learning disabilities and nursing homes and effectively communicate information to ensure continuity of care.
The post holder will provide support to primary care practice and other services to develop a structured approach to the management of Diabetes and work to agreed clinical protocols and guidelines ensuring comprehensive care across the diverse population of the Borough.
Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.
Just as we care about our patients’ wellbeing, we care about yours!

WE CAN OFFER YOU:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Single occupancy accommodation in Central London – (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
Support with gaining your driving license *T&C’s apply
Car lease scheme *T&C’s apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
At CLCH we appreciate and are proud of the diversity in the communities we serve and the workforce we employ. Applications are open and welcome to anyone, regardless of your age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We are proud to say that we follow the workforce race equality standard and 28% of our senior staff (8A and above) are from a BAME background. CLCH also has active BAME and LGBTQI networks.
You will be an experienced Diabetes Nurse with relevant post registration training. Ideally be an independent Nurse Prescriber or demonstrate a willingness to achieve qualification.
You will have supervisory responsibility and able to guide and teach members of the clinical team. In return we offer a supportive environment for growth and development identified through the yearly appraisal.
Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required

Please refer the Job description for details