Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Adult/children's Nurse/Practitioner
• BSc in Nursing / Paramedicine / Physiotherapy or related subject (or studying towards)
• Evidence of post registration experience
• Completion of a minor injuries course
• Minor Illness course
• Valid registration with NMC / HCPC

Desirable

• Further Management related qualification/training
• MSC clinical examination
• Evidence of advanced clinical competence including range of extended skills
• Non-Medical Prescribing course
• Leadership course

Knowledge

Essential

• Broad knowledge of Emergency Care
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance
• Knowledge of Trust/NHS procedures
• Understanding of audit and benchmarking
• Good knowledge of information governance including data protection and Caldicott guidance.
• Analytical thinking skills
• Excellent organisation/ management skills
• Good communication and listening skills
• Flexible adaptable style of management

Desirable

• Proven record in change management skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience of using a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care
• Experience of skills assessment and delivering education

Desirable

• Advanced clinical skills demonstrated at expert level
• Demonstrates clear evidence of clinical leadership and skills at an advanced level
• Relevant Senior Practitioner experience in Emergency medicine
• Leadership / Management experience
• Designing training programmes
• Formal teaching
• Change management
• Ability to lead and develop individuals and teams
• Experience of evaluating clinical practice

Specific Job Requirement

Essential

• Strong professional identity
• Team player
• Supportive of colleagues
• Self-motivated
• Advocate of multidisciplinary team working
• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Approachable/calm attitude
• Demonstrates commitment to patient care and the Trust
• Facilitative working style
• Positive approach to problem solving
• Ability to secure the support of others Motivation to develop modern, quality services
• Forward thinking
• Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
• Credible with colleagues - internal and external
• Ability to develop/sustain appropriate professional relationships/networks to influence care systems

Further Information

Essential

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question

Other Role Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Address

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Macclesfield

SK10 3BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Southview Medical Practice is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and patient-focused Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality nursing care to our registered patient population, promoting health, preventing disease, and supporting the management of long-term conditions within primary care.

The post holder will work collaboratively with GPs, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care in accordance with local and national guidelines.

The Practice Nurse will be responsible for delivering a range of evidence-based nursing services, including but not limited to:

• Long-term condition management, including asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease.
• Cervical cytology screening.
• Childhood, adult, seasonal and travel immunisations and vaccinations.
• Wound care, dressings, and removal of sutures/clips where appropriate.
• Venepuncture and specimen collection.
• NHS Health Checks and health promotion activities.
• ECG recording and other clinical procedures.
• Lifestyle advice and support relating to smoking cessation, weight management, physical activity, and general wellbeing.
• Supporting patients with preventive healthcare and screening programmes.
• Maintaining accurate, contemporaneous patient records using the practice clinical system.
• Ensuring clinical areas and equipment are maintained in accordance with infection prevention and control standards.
• Participating in clinical audits, quality improvement activities, and practice development initiatives.
• Working within professional competency and seeking support where appropriate.

• Deliver evidence-based nursing care in line with NMC standards and practice policies.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
• Support the management of patients with chronic diseases through monitoring, education, and treatment reviews.
• Identify and report significant events, incidents, or risks in accordance with practice procedures.
• Contribute to the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets and enhanced services where appropriate.

The post holder will:

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and external healthcare professionals.
• Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, carers, and stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions.

The post holder will:

• Maintain NMC registration and professional revalidation requirements.
• Participate in annual appraisal and personal development planning.
• Undertake mandatory and role-related training.
• Keep up to date with current clinical practice, legislation, and national guidance relevant to primary care nursing.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous Practice Nurse experience.
• Experience using EMIS Web.
• Experience of QOF and Enhanced Services.

Desirable

• Experience of providing nursing care within primary care, community, or similar healthcare settings.
• Knowledge of chronic disease management.
• Experience of immunisations and vaccinations.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control requirements.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.

Desirable

• Cervical Cytology qualification.
• Independent Prescriber qualification.
• Respiratory, Diabetes, or Long-Term Condition Management qualifications.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Southview Medical Practice

Address

Guildford Road

Woking

GU22 7RR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://southviewmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Responsibilities

Autonomous clinical consultations

• Assess patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions across all age groups, using comprehensive history-taking, clinical examination, and clinical reasoning to formulate differential diagnoses
• Initiate evidence-based treatment plans, including medication prescribing, lifestyle advice, and onward referral where appropriate
• Manage same-day acute and urgent presentations, including minor illness, minor injury, infections, musculoskeletal complaints, and exacerbations of chronic conditions
• Conduct routine and follow-up consultations for patients with complex or multi-morbid long-term conditions
• Deliver consultations face-to-face, by telephone, and by video
• Manage clinical emergencies in the practice in accordance with the practice emergency protocol
• Conduct home visits to housebound patients as part of the daily clinical workload

Independent prescribing

• Prescribe medicines independently from the British National Formulary (BNF) within scope of competence, including some controlled drugs (Schedules 2-5, subject to regulatory restrictions)
• Conduct medication reviews, optimise medication regimes, and deprescribe where clinically appropriate
• Prescribe in accordance with NICE guidelines, local formulary, and evidence-based practice
• Monitor therapeutic outcomes and adjust prescribing in response to clinical findings
• Maintain prescribing competence through CPD, prescribing audit, and peer review

Investigations and referrals

• Order and interpret diagnostic investigations, including blood tests, radiology, ECGs, spirometry, and urinalysis
• Process pathology results and take appropriate clinical action on findings
• Make direct referrals to secondary care and specialist services, including two-week-wait (urgent suspected cancer) referrals
• Arrange emergency admissions where clinically indicated
• Coordinate care with other healthcare providers and services

Chronic disease management (advanced level)

• Manage patients with complex, multi-morbid long-term conditions, including diabetes, dementia, COPD, asthma, cardiovascular disease, heart failure, hypertension, CKD, thyroid disease, and mental health conditions
• Initiate and adjust medication regimes for chronic conditions, including insulin initiation, dose titration, and complex polypharmacy review
• Manage patients whose clinical complexity exceeds practice nurse protocols, providing a step-up clinical resource within the practice
• Support QOF achievement through structured disease management, care planning, and population health approaches

Clinical governance

• Participate in clinical audits, significant event analysis (SEA), and quality improvement initiatives
• Develop, review, and update clinical protocols and pathways, ensuring alignment with current NICE guidelines
• Contribute to practice clinical governance meetings, safeguarding meetings, MDT meetings
• Report clinical incidents, near misses, and concerns through the practice incident reporting system
• Act as nursing lead for our Care Homes

Research and evidence-based practice

• Critically appraise and apply research evidence to clinical practice and service development
• Participate in clinical audit cycles, using findings to improve care quality
• Use evidence to inform protocol development and policy updates

Professional development and revalidation

• Maintain personal clinical competence at advanced practice level through ongoing CPD
• Complete NMC revalidation requirements every three years: 450 practice hours, 35 hours of CPD, 5 pieces of feedback, 5 reflective accounts, and a reflective discussion
• Maintain an advanced practice portfolio evidencing practice across the four pillars
• Participate in structured clinical supervision
• Keep up to date with developments in advanced practice, prescribing, and primary care

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Active NMC registration as a Registered Nurse (Adult) with no restrictions or conditions
• V300 Independent and Supplementary Prescriber qualification, annotated on NMC register
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent qualification, or RCN ANP accreditation

Desirable

• Additional post-graduate clinical qualifications (e.g., minor illness, dermatology, respiratory, diabetes)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Botesdale Health Centre

Address

Back Hills

Botesdale

Diss

Norfolk

IP22 1DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.botesdalehealthcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Evidence of Bachelor's Degree (BSc) in Nursing
• Evidence of professional registration and NMC pin as applicable to role

Clinical skills and experience

Essential

• Clinical skills knowledge & acquisition as relevant to role
• Ability to work independently within organisational policies and professional guidelines
• Demonstrates compassionate & caring aptitude
• Demonstrates effective communication skills with ability to communicate sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to support and supervise junior staff and pre-registration learners
• Ability to apply digital literacy and use NHS IT systems including patient records
• Ability to accurately and contemporaneously complete documentation
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage own time

Personal/professional attributes

Essential

• Exhibits behaviours in line with Trust Values
• Ability to support multidisciplinary working & build professional relationships
• Ability to act as a role model to the wider workforce
• Maintain professional registration requirements as per professional body
• Awareness of the Trust's Vision & strategy to improve patient services
• Awareness and understanding of the national healthcare agenda

Desirable

• Ability to apply emotional intelligence and resilience.

Governance

Essential

• Adheres to all Local and national policies & processes
• Ability to identify, escalate and mitigate risk to patients, visitors and colleagues
• Ability to apply evidenced based research and data driven evidence into practice
• Involvement in audits and quality improvement projects

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various

Canterbury/Ashford/Margate

CT1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient Care To proactively involve people in their care, and to include them in decision-making processes To take responsibility to act using sound professional judgment and effective problem solving when decisions have to be made in highly complex and challenging situations.

Clinical To evaluate effectiveness whilst working within the framework of Risk Assessment. To report all relevant information to the referring agent and keep them informed of the service users progress. To assess, plan, set goals with the service user, carers and families; implement and evaluate care using psycho-social interventions and skills to meet individual needs. To actively support the person in crisis in self management of their symptoms through the formation of their care plans. To act as care co-ordinator for service users To respond to emergency referrals within a timely fashion and to agreed protocols and targets. To develop and implement appropriate Health Promotion strategies including the Recovery College appropriate to the client group. To refer for carers assessments and provide information and support to carers as appropriate.

To be responsible for accurate record keeping in line with Trust and NMC policy and procedures. To maintain high standards of professional practice and competence in keeping with the NMC code of conduct and scope of professional practice. To report to the Deputies or Operational Lead any incident or Serious Untoward Incidents that may take place and provide report and accurate records relating to the incidents. The post holder will contribute to establishing and maintaining liaison with the members of the primary/secondary healthcare team, voluntary agencies in the professional disciplines necessary to provide a comprehensive service to clients and their families Provide services users, relatives and carers with details of the Complaints procedure and PALS. Support in the making of complaints and forwarding of compliments. Complete assessment and discharge documents in a timely fashion The post holder will have working relationships within a multidisciplinary team and the wider crisis pathway. The post holder will contribute to establishing and maintaining liaison with the members of the primary/secondary healthcare team, voluntary agencies in the professional disciplines necessary to provide a comprehensive service to the service users, person in crisis and their families. The post holder will be required to communicate effectively with service users, person in crisis and their families. All staff are responsible for understanding the importance of communicating in a respectful manner to support good relationships with partners and maintain the reputation of the organization. To participate in duty co-ordination, organising the work of the whole team as required and directed by the Operational Lead or Senior Mental Health Practitioners and in accordance with Team protocols. To respond to emergency referrals within agreed local protocols and timeframes. To ensure that a safe and effective home treatment team service is delivered to both the on going clients on the teams caseload and any referred cases. Utilizes the quality improvement approach to think systemically about complex problems develop potential change ideas and test these in practice using the Trusts QI framework Engage in and make time for quality improvement. Develop the appropriate level of skills in quality improvement

Resolve local issues on a daily basis using the tools and method of quality improvement without staff having to seek permission. Has an awareness and understanding of quality improvement, and shares learning and successes from quality improvement work.

Administration To plan and prioritize own workload To document all care interactions on the relevant clinical system as per local arrangements To administer and/or monitor medication as prescribed in keeping with policies and NMC requirements. Keep self update through training and CPD

Human Resources To work within the relevant ELFT policies Be aware of any conflict or distress experienced by team members To assist in providing a clinical learning environment for students. To act as an assessor/mentor to student nurses on placement. ( To participate in the education of new workers and trainees through the provision of fieldwork experience, tutorials, seminars and case presentations, evaluations and reports. To participate in clinical and managerial supervision.

Performance and

Quality To strive for excellence and the provision of the highest quality, evidence-based care and clinical outcomes throughout the service, striving for accreditations where relevant with national standards. To ensure compliance with the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy, supporting the delivery of the Trust's Race Equality Scheme and the Trust's duty to positively promote race equality, ensuring services are responsive to the needs of people with protected characteristics. To act as an effective role model working in a courteous, patient focused manner and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times. To actively participate in maintaining own personal and professional growth, undergo and actively participate in own and others performance appraisals and identify own educational and training needs. To ensure your own mandatory and statutory training is always in date. To support the development and embed quality improvements within the team and actively embrace Quality Improvements projects in the team, creating a culture for learning and development

Financial and

Physical Resources You will need to support the achievement of financial balance in the team, making the best use of your financial resources to achieve positive clinical outcomes for service users and carers. Arranging for the replacement or repair of equipment and furniture as required

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• RMN Educated to degree level
• Mentorship Training or equivalent
• -Recognised post graduate qualifications in care of the adult with mental health problems
• Evidence of regular updating and ongoing development of role and skills

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-qualification experience, which must be within mental health services .
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment/community experience

Desirable

• Experience of working within an NHS/Local Authority environment and an understanding of the issues/ policies/ practice within these environments.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Thorough understanding and working knowledge of mental disorder and the treatment options. .
• Ability to assess manage complex and high risk situations effectively and to the benefit of service users and carers
• Good report writing skills and ability to compile complex case recording ad report presentation, including legal documents i.e. social circumstances reports, court reports etc

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bow & Poplar NMHT

51 Three Colts Lane

London

E2 6BF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further details.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• Level 2 Apprenticeship/NVQ/BTEC or equivalent pharmacy services modules
• GCSE passes at grade C or above in English and Maths or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Previous employment in pharmacy

Desirable

• Work experience in a hospital pharmacy
• Mental Health Experience
• Experience of directing & instructing staff
• Experience of dealing with the public
• Experience of problem solving
• Experience of ordering and invoicing

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Intermediate computer skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work carefully with attention to detail
• Ability to work unsupervised in an organised manner
• Ability to plan work & meet targets
• Demonstrates an understanding of good time management skills
• Understands the need for written policies and procedures
• Has an understanding of the need for patient confidentiality

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pharmacy Department, Mile End Hospital

Mile End Hospital, Bancroft Road, E1 4DG

London

E1 4DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role Accountabilities

Specialist Clinical Care

• Provide specialist assessment and management for patients with:
• Type 1 Diabetes primarily managed within OCDEM; however, some individuals will attend primary care for ongoing support, reviews, or shared care management.
• Type 2 Diabetes.
• Gestational Diabetes postpartum follow up within primary care.
• Other forms of diabetes, including:
• Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA).
• Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY).
• Steroid induced hyperglycaemia and diabetes.
• Secondary diabetes (e.g., pancreatic disease, endocrine disorders).
• Drug induced diabetes (e.g., antipsychotics, immunosuppressants).
• Support patients using diabetes technologies such as continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and flash glucose monitoring.
• Provide safety netting advice including sick day rules and escalation pathways.
• Review and rationalise medication regimens, including deprescribing where clinically appropriate.
• Conduct comprehensive diabetes reviews, including:
• Glycaemic control.
• Cardiovascular risk assessment.
• Medication optimisation.
• Lifestyle review.
• Interpret and monitor glycaemic markers such as HbA1c.
• Initiate and titrate diabetes medications, including insulin where appropriately trained.
• Identify and manage acute diabetes issues such as:
• Hypoglycaemia.
• Hyperglycaemia.
• Early identification of Diabetic Ketoacidosis risk.

Chronic Disease Management

• Provide structured diabetes care aligned with national diabetes guidelines.
• Support achievement of key diabetes care processes within GP practices.
• Monitor patients for long-term complications including:
• Cardiovascular disease.
• Kidney disease.
• Neuropathy.
• Retinopathy.

Patient Education and Self-Management

• Deliver personalised diabetes education to individuals and families.
• Promote lifestyle interventions including:
• Diet modification.
• Weight management.
• Physical activity.
• Support behaviour changes to improve long-term outcomes.
• Educate patients on blood glucose monitoring and medication adherence.
• Digital literacy support.

Practice and Primary Care Support

• Provide specialist advice to GPs and practice nurses on diabetes management.
• Support primary care teams with:
• Insulin initiation and titration.
• Complex medication regimes.
• Difficult-to-control diabetes.
• Contribute to development of diabetes care pathways within the practice.

Population Health and Case Management

• Identify high-risk patients through practice diabetes registers.
• Prioritise patients with poor glycaemic control or complications.
• Support proactive care planning and personalised care plans.

Multidisciplinary Working

• Work collaboratively with:
• Endocrinology specialists.
• General practitioners.
• Practice nurses.
• Dietitians.
• Podiatrists.
• Pharmacists.
• Community healthcare teams.
• Facilitate referrals to secondary care when appropriate.

Quality Improvement and Service Development

• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support practices in meeting diabetes quality indicators.
• Contribute to development of integrated diabetes services across primary and secondary care.

Education and Training

• Provide training and mentorship to practice nurses and healthcare assistants.
• Deliver diabetes education sessions within the primary care team.
• Promote best practice in diabetes management.
• Maintains and updates competencies through CPD, reflective practice and training.

Position Purpose

• The Diabetes Specialist Nurse (DSN) provides expert clinical care, education, and support for patients with diabetes. The role focuses on improving diabetes management, preventing complications, and promoting patient self-management through specialist assessment, treatment planning, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• The DSN acts as a key resource for patients, families, and healthcare professionals regarding diabetes management and current best practice.

Additional Accountabilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients with Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes.
• Provide specialist advice on:
• Insulin therapy.
• Oral and injectable diabetes medications.
• Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM).
• Monitor and manage complex diabetes cases including:
• Poor glycaemic control.
• Recurrent hypoglycaemia.
• Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
• Support inpatient diabetes management and provide consultation to ward staff.
• Deliver structured diabetes education programs.
• Teach patients:
• Blood glucose monitoring.
• Insulin administration.
• Diet and lifestyle management.
• Hypoglycaemia recognition and treatment.
• Support behaviour changes to improve long-term diabetes control.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team including:
• Endocrinologists.
• Dietitians.
• Podiatrists.
• Pharmacists.
• Primary care MDT.
• Contribute to clinical audits and service evaluations.
• Implement evidence-based diabetes guidelines and protocols.
• Participate in development of diabetes care pathways and policies.
• Provide training and guidance to healthcare professionals on diabetes care.
• Mentor junior nursing staff and students.
• Promote best practice in diabetes management across healthcare settings.
• Maintain awareness of advances in diabetes treatments and technology.

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced understanding of diabetes management in community settings.
• Insulin therapy initiation and adjustment.
• Interpretation of blood glucose monitoring and continuous glucose monitoring data.
• Ability to deliver complex health information clearly to patients and clinicians.
• Motivational interviewing and behaviour change skills.
• Clinical Decision-Making.
• Autonomous assessment and management of complex diabetes cases.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• Post-registration experience in diabetes management.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in diabetes care.
• Postgraduate qualification in diabetes care.

Desirable

• Independent prescribing qualification.
• Advanced clinical assessment training.
• Certification in insulin pump therapy or diabetes education.
• Experience in research, audit, or service development.

Leadership

Essential

• Acts as a clinical role model within the primary care team.
• Supports and mentors other nurses and healthcare assistants.
• Encourages best practice in diabetes care across GP practices and Primary Care Networks.
• Contributes to service improvement and innovation in diabetes management.

Behaviours and Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrates empathy, compassion, and respect when supporting people living with diabetes.
• Promotes shared decision-making and encourages patient autonomy in managing conditions such as Type 2 Diabetes and Type 1 Diabetes.
• Recognises the psychological, social, and cultural factors affecting diabetes management.
• Always maintains dignity and confidentiality.
• Works effectively within multidisciplinary teams in primary care.
• Values the contribution of GPs, pharmacists, dietitians, podiatrists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Supports integrated care between primary and specialist diabetes services.
• Contributes positively to team discussions and care planning.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in primary care or community nursing.
• Experience managing patients with complex diabetes.
• Experience providing patient education and lifestyle support.
• Experience in patient education and chronic disease management.
• Minimum 23 years of clinical experience in diabetes.

Desirable

• Experience supporting diabetes registers or population health initiatives.
• Experience with insulin pumps or diabetes technology.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Banbury Cross Health Centre

Address

Banbury Cross Health Centre

6 Oxford Road

Banbury

Oxfordshire

OX16 9AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.banburycrosshealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The organisation and delivery of primary care services in ELFT is being re-visioned to reflect an aspiration to deliver services in a more integrated manner in collaboration with internal and external partners. To this end the portfolio of primary care services provided directly by the Trust is expanding and the model of service delivery is changing to include more direct participation of service users. Directly provided primary care services to specialist homeless practices in London.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Healthcare Qualification (e.g. BTEC, NVQ)

Desirable

• Additional training in long term conditions

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills
• Good IT skills
• Commitment to working in primary care

Desirable

• GP Practice experiance

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in Primary Care

Desirable

• Ability to perform Long Term Condition reviews

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Newham Transitional Practice

The Centre Manor Park, 30 Church Road

London

E12 6AQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description for further details on main responsibilities of the role. For any further questions, please see the contact detailssection

Person Specification

Education/qualifications

Essential

• Appropriate NMC Registration
• Teaching Qualification / experience
• Up to date IV therapy training
• Degree in Nursing or in the process of undertaking study at this level

Desirable

• Advanced communications course
• Leadership Management Qualification
• Advanced clinical assessment skills

Experience

Essential

• Management and leadership experience at band 6 and above
• Evidence of continued personal development
• Significant post registration experience
• Relevant experience working within a dedicated vascular access role

Desirable

• Community experience
• Experience working across agencies NHS and Non-NHS

Skills

Essential

• Multidisciplinary working
• Significant skills in vascular access including insertion of PICC and midline catheters using ultrasound guidance and ECG technology
• Ability to lead specialist team
• Able to work effectively as part of team & also autonomously
• Ability to plan, organise and coordinate working under pressure
• Comprehensive patient assessment skills
• Proficient in venepuncture, cannulation and peripheral line management - with evidence to support
• Pro-active with desire to challenge historical norms to bring about positive change
• Desire to train other staff to take on and develop new skills such as PICC and midline insertion

Desirable

• Management of Change
• Understanding of clinical research and the influence on current practice

Values & Behaviours

Essential

• Role models behaviours in line with Code of Conduct and Trust values
• Commitment to excellence through CPD of self and others
• Able to work closely and openly with team members
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others
• Working with Integrity
• Caring and compassionate

Knowledge

Essential

• Caseload management
• Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge and up to date evidence based clinical trends and practices.
• Understanding of clinical governance
• Understanding of health & safety Issues
• Excellent record keeping

Desirable

• Management of Change
• Understanding of clinical research and the influence on current practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Farnworth, Bolton

BL4 0JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see full JD, overview as follows:

Booking Patients - To support with booking patient appointments including Outpatients, Cancer/Diagnostic appointments, Elective theatre procedures.

Patient Contact -To contact patients, either via telephone, SMS or letter within agreed protocols, with information relevant to their appointment, procedure or any other related subject.

Communication & Relationship -To liaise with other Patient Service Hub teams and departments, as well as wider Trust/Group/Healthcare services when required.

Ensuring Data Accuracy - To be proficient in the use of Patient Services Hub care coordination systems.

Ensuring compliance with National and Local Protocols - To, in line with local procedures, indicate if asked/required the potential wait times for appointments/admissions.

General Office Duties - To work in accordance with Patient Service Hub SOPs and SLAs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Grade C and above in Maths and English or equivalent
• Experience and training to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Desirable

• Computer Literacy and Information Technology (CLAIT)
• Basic knowledge of Medical Terminology

Previous experience

Essential

• Experience of customer care or experience of working in an office environment
• Experience of using Microsoft Office to include Excel and Outlook

Desirable

• Knowledge of experience of NHS working

Knowledge, Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours
• Ability to prioritise own workload and work on own initiative
• Excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills, written and verbally
• Attention to detail and accuracy

Desirable

• Awareness of National and Local Targets
• Knowledge of hospital and clinical information systems (e.g. Care Flow/CRIS/Aqua)

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively within a large team or individually
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability and willingness to work flexibly.
• Ability to cope with sometimes distressing/emotional situations.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Beech House

Waterside South

Lincoln

LN5 7JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Registered as fit to practice by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Diploma or Degree in Adult Nursing
• Driving Licence

Desirable

• Teaching and mentoring qualification
• Evidence of Post Graduate clinical training/ development
• Attendance of Leadership and development programme

Experience

Essential

• Experience of Multi-disciplinary working.
• Ability to work within the boundaries of the NMC Code of Professional conduct
• Commitment to evidence-based practice

Desirable

• Experience working within an acute or community setting

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Commitment to the needs of the service including a flexible and adaptable approach in the work environment/ work practices.
• A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives.
• Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own work.
• Ability to use initiative to make a decision within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistance is required.

Desirable

• Good information technology skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stokesely Health Centre

North Road

Stokesley

TS9 5DY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).Please ensure you have included the date that you are due to qualify.

We receive a large number of applications for our roles, when that happens we bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Registered Midwife BSc or equivalent degree / eligible for entry onto the NMC midwifery register

KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Able to assess and devise, implement, monitor and evaluate plans of care.
• Has gained an extensive range of clinical skills / knowledge to be enhanced by entering preceptorship programme
• Demonstrates knowledge of current midwifery practice across a broad range of maternity service provision.
• Ability to delegate
• Able to take the lead in caring for low risk women
• Confident to cope with complex obstetric and medical situations in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.

PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Effective communicator with good interpersonal skills.
• Able to assess and devise, implement, monitor and evaluate plans of care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team
• Team working
• Have a high level of commitment, motivation, innovation and initiative
• Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required

PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Able to work as an individual and as part of a team
• Have a high level of commitment, motivation, innovation and initiative
• Aware of health and safety issues within the maternity unit and compliant with training.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birmingham Womens Hospital NHS Trust

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

B15 2TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information regarding this vacancy please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Be a registered Practitioner (RN or ODP)

Experience

Essential

• Have post-registration clinical experience as a recovery and / or scrub theatre practitioner in an acute hospital (NHS or independent).
• Have knowledge of clinical governance and its application.
• Have practical experience of change management.
• Have evidence of continuous professional development and its application.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

KIMS Hospital

Address

K I M S Hospital Ltd

Newnham Court Way

Weavering

MAIDSTONE

Kent

ME14 5FT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://kims.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants need to hold a SCPHN school nurse qualification or this qualification is pending.

Specialist community public health school nurses work as autonomous practitioners in Bolton and as part of the integrated 0-19/25 neighbourhood teams and lead on the delivery of The Healthy Child Programme, providing every child with a schedule of health and development reviews, health promotion, screening, and support for parents, carers, children and young people tailored to their needs. Universal health and development reviews are key features of the programme and aim to assess children, young people and families strengths, needs and risks and provide parents, cares, children and young people with the opportunity to discuss their concerns and aspirations. Growth and development are assessed at key points with the aim of promoting health and wellbeing and the early detection and management of health needs. Additional support is provided at key times to protect children, young people and families who are experiencing harm or are at risk of suffering significant harm. It supports a model of progressive universalism; a core universal programme for all children with additional contacts for those with identified need.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• UK NMC registration for nursing and SCPHN-SN
• Evidence of current SCPHN in practice
• Demonstrates evidence of safeguarding and early intervention
• Demonstrates CPD and EBP
• Demonstrates evidence of leadership skills

Desirable

• Evidence of supporting pre and post registration students
• Demonstrates knowledge of current Public Health issues

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

Desirable

• Experience of mentoring students and staff.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary environment
• Experience of public health work
• Experience of safeguarding work

Skills

Essential

• Ability to use information systems
• Ability to use a problem solving approach and apply evidence to practice
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Presentation skills
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise Leadership skills.

Desirable

• European Computer Driving License
• Community Development skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Up to date clinical knowledge relevant to the post. Knowledge of the local community.

Desirable

• Understanding of community development/public health

other

Essential

• Ability to work alone and use own initiative and work as part of a team as appropriate.
• Can develop good working relationships with other professional and voluntary agencies.
• Enthusiastic,Motivated, Flexible
• Ability to travel throughout Bolton

Desirable

• Motivation and enthusiasm to support development of practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

0-19 sites across Bolton

Bolton

BL3 5HP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a high standard of safe individualized, holistic and evidence-based patient-focused care in consultation with the patient, relatives and the multidisciplinary team.

The postholder will have the responsibility for the assessment of patient care needs and the development and/or the implementation and evaluation of programme of patient care. Carry out pathways of care under supervision and, when proficient, demonstrate procedures of care; supervise junior and/or unqualified staff includingstudent nurses and health care support workers. As part of managerial and clinical development, under supervision, take charge of the team/ward whilst undertaking a variable shift pattern as directed by the ward manager to satisfy the needs of the service. Maintain clinical study and undertake further personal and professional development in line with Trust policies.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a Staff Nurse
• Experience of working within a team

Desirable

• Understanding of evidence- based practice and clinical governance e.g incident reporting.

Communication

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively to a range of people and understand the importance of the highest standards of customer care
• The ability to communicate with patients on a range of matters
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally

Aptitudes, Personal Characteristics

Essential

• Maintain professional image / attitude at all times
• Patient centered in all aspects, acts as an advocate for patient
• Flexible, Adaptable and Reliable
• Awareness of Equality Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) in Nursing
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of NMC code.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Can prove a basic computer literacy in Windows and IT systems

Education and Professional Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Evidence of work-based learning and ability to meet competencies.

Royal Free shared commitments

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with; patients, families, carers, and colleagues.
• IT skills. Maintaining a safe clinical environment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

SDEC North Middlesex Hospital

Sterling Way

London

N18 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)