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Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development. Croydon University Hospital plays an active role in training the clinicians of the future and works in partnership with major London universities
If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that’s making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for
Equality remains at the centre of all Trust policy making, service delivery and employment practice with all employees being given equality of opportunity to develop, apply for promotion and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.
The Trust actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. The Trust also closely monitors recruitment activity, training and development and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age, and any other protected characteristic in line with the Equality Act 2010.
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Diabetes Specialist Nurse (Community Based)
Accepting applications until: 08-Dec-2024 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 08-Dec-2024 23:59
Key details
Location
- Gwefan
- Community Integrated Diabetes Service
- Cyfeiriad
- 530 London Road
- Tref
- Croydon
- Cod post
- CR7 7YE
- Major / Minor Region
- London
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Oriau
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Cyflog
- £51,883 - £58,544 pa inc HCAS
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yearly
- Gradd
- (Band 7)
Specialty
- Prif leoliad
- Diabetes
*The pay scales advertised have been confirmed by NHS England, we are awaiting confirmation of when these will be reflected. The new scales can be found here: Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers
Trosolwg o'r swydd
To provide and manage expert specialist clinical practice in the borough of Croydon for community/housebound people with diabetes.
To be a source of expertise, knowledge and support, upskilling community health care professionals through joint and virtual clinics.
To develop evidence based clinical nursing in line with current research and guidelines. To ensure people with diabetes and their families are fully informed and supported in the management of their diabetes care.
To work with the wider multidisciplinary team in a proactive way with the aim of preventing hospital admission, supporting early discharge and reduced GP contact.
To work within the community based services to provide structured education for people with diabetes.
To provide nurse led clinics and joint clinic in community locations to support the management of people with diabetes. This will include initiating diabetes medication and insulin as well as monitoring people ongoing glycaemic control and titrate/optimise medication accordingly.
Advert
Diabetes Specialist Nurse (Community Based)
Band 7
Full time position (37.5 hours)
Our Integrated Diabetes Service provides seamless, high quality care for the people of Croydon.
You will provide clinical / education support for the Primary Care Team, people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes and their carers.
We offer education/support to help with personal development, Apprenticeship offerings and other new development opportunities.
You will have the opportunity to be part of the specialist services which include:
- Antenatal care - Diabetes in pregnancy clinics
- Renal clinics
- Transition and young persons’ clinics
- Insulin pump clinics
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) & Flash glucose monitoring clinics and other Diabetes technologies
- Joint clinics with Psychologist & or Dietitian and other Health care Professionals including GPs
We are seeking to recruit Diabetes Specialist Nurse who have a passion for improving the care of people with diabetes, excellent communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team.
The role will include working closely with colleagues in hospital, community and primary care to ensure that the people of Croydon receive high quality integrated care.
A clean driving license and use of a car for work purposes is desirable.
Interviews: tbc
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.
If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that’s making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role via Job Description
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Registered Adult Nurse
- Holds recognised Adult diabetes qualification
Meini prawf dymunol
- Masters
experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Extensive experience in Adult diabetes nursing, including working as a Adult diabetes specialist nurse
- Able to provide support, education and specialist input for the management of more complex patients and improved management of diabetes.
- Acts as a link between the patient and other healthcare professionals and provides patient-centred care that meets the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patients and their families.
- Is a highly skilled Independent practitioner in diabetes care who is able to motivate, counsel, support, educate, coordinate and help manage the care of the people with diabetes.
- Is competent to educate other healthcare professionals both community and in hospital settings, families, and young adults. Such education involves discussing any concerns, misconceptions or beliefs the patient or family may have, as well as offering advice on diet and lifestyle.
- Has the ability to focus on early detection of diabetes and is able to intervene and manage the condition early on.
Further details / informal visits contact
- Enw
- Sandra Mason
- Teitl y swydd
- Head of Nursing
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07385951955
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
Lelieth Legister
Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist - Diabetes
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 07768467340
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