Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join the team at UHCW.A Diabetes Specialist Nurse requires expertise in the management of diabetes in both hospital and community settings. The role is educational and advisory with the aim of providing specialist diabetes care to the person with diabetes, their carer and training for healthcare professionals.The role involves working autonomously as well as within the multidisciplinary team to achieve targets set out within National guidelines.Main duties of the jobAccountable for own actions in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice.Will contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.Act as a role model to nursing staff by delivering high quality care.To manage and organize a specific caseload of patients and prioritise referrals.To accept referrals from other health disciplines and refer patients to health professionals independently.To assist patients to achieve individualised goals of diabetes management to maintain their physical wellbeing.To advise medical and nursing staff on the most appropriate treatment for their patient based on clinical assessment and clearly defined policies and protocols.To convert patients to insulin therapy on an inpatient and outpatient basis.To advise patients on adjustment of their oral hypoglycaemic agents or insulin treatment to optimise control of their diabetes.To select, carry out and interpret the results of specific tests and take appropriate action.To assist in the strategic planning of services within the diabetes unit providing specialist advice for future services.To help develop and update existing guidelines and protocols within the diabetes service.About usUniversity Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk).By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo identify training needs and develop training programmes for all grades of staff.To participate in the development of suitable materials to facilitate the education of staff and patients.To be up to date in technological advances and techniques for equipment used by patients for insulin therapy and glucose monitoring.To be innovative in the use of treatment regimes.To attend meetings and represent the diabetes team.To participate in MDT meetings.For further details of the job role please see attached job description.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialsee supporting documentsDesirablesee supporting documentsExperienceEssentialsee supporting documentsDesirablesee supporting documentsKnowledgeEssentialsee supporting documentsDesirablesee supporting documentsSkillsEssentialsee supporting documentsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS TrustAddressPaybody Annexe2 Stoney Stanton RoadCoventryCV1 4FSEmployer's websitehttps://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)