We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic nurse who is looking for a challenge in the specialist field of diabetes. We have a vacancies for Band 7 Community Diabetes Specialist Nurses (DSN) in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

You will join our community nursing team who support and upskill GP practices to manage diabetes at primary care level and, visit housebound and care home patients. As a community DSN you will have responsibilities as a senior nurse clinician to support people with diabetes and deliver high quality and safe care.

As an experienced DSN you will be able to provide your team with sound clinical judgement and act as a role model for your profession. Taking responsibility as a senior nurse clinician you will be a problem solver and decision-maker, assessing complex patients and planning their care needs.

Main duties of the job

University Hospitals of Leicester is one of the largest teaching hospitals in England comprising of three hospital sites. Although your base will be at the Leicester General Hospital, you will be based in the community supporting clinics at local district hospitals and GP practices and working with primary care networks.

Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Community Diabetes Services support people with diabetes across the county and city, with Leicester city having a high prevalence of diabetes, you will have plenty of opportunities to develop and grow your skills. The team work closely with the Leicester Diabetes Centre which has a national and international reputation for clinical care underpinned by innovative and world leading clinical research.

In this role you will be delivering care directly to people who use our services. Families, and carers play an important contribution in how people experience their care from us, you will be expected to have a key leadership role, acting as a role model for others and supporting families and carers to manage people with diabetes safely in the community.

Additional Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description and personal specification gives you all the information you need for this role. Please look at the criteria carefully and tell us what you have done to meet this.

You can find out more about the community DSN service by accessing the document 'Improving the delivery of adult diabetes care through integration', which can be found on the diabetes UK website.

If you still have questions about the role then contact us for more information.

Person Specification

Training and qualifications

Essential

• 1st level registered nurse
• knowledge of common conditions related to diabetes and it complications

Desirable

• Teaching qualification

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• 5 years post -registration
• evidence of motivation within own career pathway

Desirable

• 3 years working as DSN

orgnaisational and communication skills

Essential

• good written interpersonal skills
• Evidence of clinical leadership qualities

Desirable

• demonstrate awareness of Trust values and behaviours

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester General Hospital

Gwendolen Road

Leicester

LE5 4PW

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