Clinical Nurse Specialist in Diabetes

Job summary

Are you a qualified nurse looking to develop in to a specialist nurse role ? We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse looking to develop specialist skills while improving outcomes for people living with diabetes. The Clinical Nurse Specialist in Diabetes will play a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care for people with diabetes across the service with the support of the Senior Nursing Team. The post holder will provide expert clinical advice, support service development, and contribute to education and training for patients and healthcare professionals. Working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, the role supports pathway improvement, quality initiatives, and the implementation of best practice in diabetes care.

Main duties of the job

• Will have continuous delegated responsibility for a caseload of patients and will provide an effective and patient focused service which is considerate on needs of users and providers.
• Organises, prioritises, and evaluates workload based on accepted referral criteria and discharge criteria in line with operational protocols.
• Will provide clinical, social and psychological support to their patients using excellent communication skills, education and health promotion to enable them to reach their optimum level of independence and health.
• To provide specialist advice, supervision and support to their defined caseload and peers.
• Responsible for providing evidence-based practice.
• Will have responsibility for supporting the Band 7 CNS / team leader in leading identified and agreed aspects of the service, in the development of care systems, protocols and guidelines working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and developing excellent interdepartmental relationships with excellent communication with a focus on quality improvement.
• Will ensure cost effective use of all resources and appropriate governance management.
• Promote programmes of health education and health promotion relevant to service.

Job responsibilities

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers,home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.