Band 7 - Diabetes Nurse Specialist, Diabetes and Endocrinology - ref. j76760103
NHS Jobs Watford
The post holder is a recognised expert in diabetes, responsible for assessing, developing and implementing specialist nursing care programmes for patients with diabetes, under the supervision of the Lead Diabetes Specialist Nurse and liaising closely with the wider diabetes MDT including medical staff, dieticians and psychologists.
The main role of the post holder will be to provide specialist support to inpatients with diabetes. The post holder will triage referrals, provide education, review, titrate and initiate medication, complete relevant referrals, request appropriate investigations and arrange suitable follow up post discharge.The post holder will liaise closely with colleagues in the community tier of this integrated service and on other hospital sites.
Supervision of nursing staff and multi-professional education in diabetes care will also form a key part of their role. They will be involved in the development and implementation of clinical protocols and guidelines for inpatients and outpatients with diabetes and will work towards developing a structured approach in diabetes care to ensure a comprehensive high quality diabetes service with the Trust and community tier of the diabetes services.
The main role of the post holder will be to provide specialist support to inpatients with diabetes. The post holder will triage referrals, provide education, review, titrate and initiate medication, complete relevant referrals, request appropriate investigations and arrange suitable follow up post discharge.The post holder will liaise closely with colleagues in the community tier of this integrated service and on other hospital sites.
Supervision of nursing staff and multi-professional education in diabetes care will also form a key part of their role. They will be involved in the development and implementation of clinical protocols and guidelines for inpatients and outpatients with diabetes and will work towards developing a structured approach in diabetes care to ensure a comprehensive high quality diabetes service with the Trust and community tier of the diabetes services.
They will be expected to undertake clinical audit and may have an opportunity to undertake research. The role of the post holder is to cover this weekend service on a Saturday, Sunday and one agreed weekday, between the hours of 08:00-16:00. Candidates are encouraged to approach the Leads Diabetes Specialist Nurse for an informal conversation about the job vacancy.
London North West Healthcare NHS TrustLondon, 16 mi from Watford
are looking to
recruit an innovative paediatric diabetes nurse with
enthusiasm and passion for helping patients living
with diabetes and their families
LNWUH Paediatric Diabetes Nursing Service is seeking an experienced diabetic children’s nurse, to join...
NHS JobsLondon, 16 mi from Watford
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st georges nhs trustLondon, 16 mi from Watford
Provide education, advice and support to inpatients with diabetes and their carers, under the supervision of the Diabetes Specialist Nurses.
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