Job summary
- Main area
- Diabetes
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 407-COMMUNITY-7137918
- Employer
- Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bentley Health centre
- Town
- Walsall
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Diabetes Transition nurse
NHS AfC: Band 6
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021
We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community. As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold.
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced nurse with excellent communication to join the Diabetes Team. We are recruiting to a part time diabetes transition specialist nurse working closely with age groups between 16 and 25 years.
You will work closely with the Consultants, Clinical Nurse Specialist’s and other multidisciplinary team members playing an important role in the delivery of care and management of people with diabetes both in the community and acute setting.
Based between Bentley Medical Centre and Manor hospital you must be able to work autonomously supporting this population across the borough of Walsall , organize your workload effectively and adapt to, as well as drive change at a local level, being flexible is key. You should be a registered nurse or desirable registered children’s nurse with extensive post registration experience in nursing. A post graduate qualification in diabetes or experience in diabetes clinical care would be preferred.
PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.
Main duties of the job
- To work autonomously in the provision of specialist, evidence based diabetes care with a focus on the 16 to 25 year olds
- To provide a high quality community service for people with diabetes within Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust.
- To assist in the implementation and adoption of local agreed diabetes policies and guidelines
- To maintain Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Standards in all aspects of the job.
To support transitional patients ensuring innovation is maximised in promoting engagement
Working for our organisation
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To provide care in both the acute and community setting for people with diabetes including clinics in GP surgeries, health centres and patient homes
To work within a multidisciplinary team alongside consultants, nurses, podiatrists, dietitians and educators
To deliver both patient and health care professional education sessions in accordance with the service level agreement.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered General Nurse (with extensive post graduate clinical experience)
- Degree in nursing or related subject
- Post-basic qualification in children’s diabetes care in community or relevant subject or working towards
Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant post registration experience, at Band 5 or above, working with children with diabetes
- Experience of multi-professional working
- Experience of working in an community setting, patient homes, schools
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Donna Chaloner
- Job title
- Lead community diabetes
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01922 604977
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