Clinical Support Nurse Specialist - Diabetes

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 nurse to join the diabetic specialist nursing team. These specialist nurses are based throughout the trust however provided specialist advice for all specialities within the Trust .

The successful candidate will be required to undertake clinical assessments for our patients and liaise with the wider MDT regarding ongoing care and treatment plans. We strive to deliver a high standard of care to our patients ensuring that safe and timely care is provided at all times enabling both the patients and the the MDT to manage the acute / chronic conditions in the appriopitate environment.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who have an interest in diabetes.

We will provide specialist training as well as the support from the MDT team. Successful candidates must be a minimum of 2 years qualified or have diabetes experience.

The Nurse Specialist will provide support for the patient and family from diagnosis through

treatment and throughout the diabetes journey. Using advanced communication and

psychological assessment skills the CNS will aim to assess and provide management and

education for diabetes patients and their families, including identification of need for

onward referral to other agencies and disciplines as appropriate

Provide education and specialist advice to patients, their carers and staff on the specific

care and treatment for the speciality

Acts as a valuable resource for the multi-professional team.

Set standards of care, influence the work of other professional groups and act as a change

agent

Work as a core member of the MDT supporting the diabetes pathway to improve the

patient experience.

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jane Bridges Job title: Lead Nurse - Diabetes Email address: ***email_hidden*** Telephone number: 01516485111