Diabetes Specialist Nurse pump lead

Job overview

Working Full time : 37.5 hours per week

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of the multi-disciplinary Diabetes Service at the Countess of Chester NHS trust.

The Lead Diabetes Specialist Nurse (DSN) for Insulin Pump and Hybrid Closed-Loop Systems will provide specialist clinical leadership, expertise and support in the delivery and development of advanced diabetes technologies across the diabetes service.

The post holder will have responsibility for leading and developing the insulin pump and hybrid closed-loop service, ensuring that patients with Type 1 diabetes receive safe, evidence-based, person-centred care. The role will involve supporting patients commencing insulin pump therapy, optimising existing therapy, and providing ongoing education and clinical support to patients using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), insulin pumps and hybrid closed-loop systems.

Working as an integral member of the multidisciplinary diabetes team, the post holder will contribute to the strategic development of the diabetes technology service and ensure that it remains responsive to the changing needs of patients and advances in diabetes technology.

Main duties of the job

Provide specialist nursing leadership and clinical expertise in insulin pump therapy and hybrid closed-loop systems. Provide specialist advice during periods of illness. Lead the development and expansion of the insulin pump and hybrid closed-loop service. Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure consistent and integrated care. Provide specialist education to patients and families regarding insulin pump therapy, CGM and hybrid closed-loop systems. Ensure practice is compliant with current national guidelines, professional standards, Trust policies and local diabetes pathways. Maintain a high level of clinical competence and professional accountability. Participate in clinical audit, research, service evaluation and quality-improvement activity. Provide specialist advice and education to members of the multidisciplinary team regarding diabetes technology. Contribute to multidisciplinary case discussions and complex patient reviews. Communicate complex clinical and technical information clearly to patients, relatives and healthcare professionals. Manage sensitive and difficult conversations appropriately.Advocate for patients and ensure that their preferences and individual circumstances are considered in clinical decision-making. Demonstrate a high level of IT competence and confidence in using diabetes technology platforms.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

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The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs will be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

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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.