Job overview

The Diabetes Specialist Nurse will act as the clinical expert and professional resource to the multi-professional team, patients and carers within their Speciality Service. This role is primarily community based.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have a responsibility to help develop the specialist area of practice in partnership with other members of the speciality team working collaboratively to develop services and improve the quality of care delivered.

The post holder will carry responsibility for a defined case load and offer specialist clinical and service support and advice including setting standards of care, contributing to specific care guidelines, and supporting the care of patients across the health economy. The post holder will also have an active role in the education of patients, carers and healthcare professionals in their area of expertise.

 The post holder will contribute to achieving the objectives of the clinical service group/speciality corporate objectives and work within the clinical governance framework. This will be achieved through the core dimensions of the role, clinical practice, leadership, acting as the patient advocate and through audit and education.

Working for our organisation

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

 What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.  
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

 Why work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

 What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.