Diabetes Specialist Nurse | University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of the multi-disciplinary Diabetes Service at Cambridge University hospital, NHS Trust.

We are seeking a compassionate registered Nurses with clinical knowledge and practical experience of diabetes care. A strong interest in developing a proactive approach to the delivery of high standards of evidence-based care is essential.

You will join a multidisciplinary team to carry out nursing roles and responsibilities for people with diabetes both in an inpatient and outpatient setting. You will be required to work as a skilled practitioner assessing, implementing and evaluating treatment and care, based on best evidence based clinical practice in a range of settings.

The team is responsible for managing routine and urgent inpatient ward referrals and providing both opportunistic and organised education to health care professionals. For those applicants who are not already trained, there will be the opportunity to train in the delivery of structured education courses for people living with diabetes. You will be expected to either have experience in or be willing to train in supporting people in the use of hybrid closed loop insulin pump technologies.

The service provides a number of routine and specialist outpatient clinics including, Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes clinics, preconception, antenatal, insulin pump therapy, multidisciplinary foot, Severe insulin resistance, MODY and young adult clinics.

This is advertised as Band 7 role but for the right applicant who does not meet all of the competencies expected to fulfil a Band 7 role, we would consider offering a Band 6-7 progression post. If you are considering applying and have further questions, please do get in touch beforehand as we would be happy to discuss with you.

• The post holder is a recognised expert in the specialty of Diabetes, responsible for assessing, developing and implementing specialist nursing care programmes and undertaking specialist nursing procedures.
• Responsible for providing specialist advice and support to, and liaising with, other staff. This includes the provision of specialist education and training for other staff and students.
• Responsible for implementing a clearly defined integrated approach to patient care encompassing new treatments and evidence based care.
• Required to undertake research and lead clinical audits in own specialist area.
• There is an expectation you can cover all general areas of the service if required, for more specialist elements of the service training would be provided.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high‑quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It’s a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health‑care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

• Our values and reputation for outstanding care
• Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
• Career and development opportunities
• Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
• Research experience and opportunities
• Lovely location and quality of life
• Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract…