Job Description
JOB-20240909-f9129149
Job Title: Band 6/7 - Diabetes Specialist Nurse
Specialism: Diabetes Care within RGN
Location: Peterborough, UK
Salary: £27 Hourly
Type: Ongoing, Full Time or Part Time
Job Overview
Seize this remarkable opportunity to join the Countywide Diabetes Service as a Diabetes Specialist Nurse in vibrant Peterborough. Delve into an engaging role that involves providing specialist diabetes care for adults living with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. This is an ongoing position where you can shape the future of diabetes management, offering flexible work hours in a dynamic, nurse-led environment. Hybrid working options mean you can achieve the perfect work-life balance.
Perks and Benefits:
- Flexible Working: Part Time and Full Time options allow you to balance your personal and professional life with grace.
- Hourly Pay: Enjoy hourly pay that truly values your time and expertise.
- Hybrid Working: Experience the best of both worlds, working from the comfort of your home while staying connected to your supportive medical team.
- Specialist Nurse-Led Service: Take pride in being part of a specialist nurse-led service.
- Work-Life Balance: Benefit from a role that supports both personal and professional commitments.
- Peterborough Lifestyle: Explore Peterborough's rich history and vibrant culture during your downtime.
What You Will Do:
- Deliver specialist diabetes assessment and management to adult patients, focusing on Type 2 diabetes.
- Utilize your skills to support Type 1 diabetes management, particularly in non-complex cases.
- Craft and reassess individualized care plans, supporting positive health outcomes.
- Educate patients on self-management strategies, empowering them to optimize their lifestyle.
- Monitor and adjust care plans to meet evolving clinical needs following current guidelines.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and medical consultants to maintain high-quality patient care.
- Champion patient independence and self-care to foster improved long-term health.
- Keep detailed clinical records and adhere to professional healthcare standards.
Essential Requirements:
- Current NMC registration with strong nursing credentials.
- Significant experience in diabetes care, preferably in a specialist service setting.
- Demonstrated ability to manage adult patients with Type 2 diabetes.
- Proficient in clinical assessment and patient education.
- Capability to lead independently and thrive as