Vacancy Introduction
Are you a band 5 or current band 6 nurse who has an interest in diabetes and would like to expand your knowledge and skills in diabetes care and management? If so the Leeds Community diabetes service in Leeds has a role for you in the team.
We have an exciting opportunity for a diabetes specialist nurse to join our multi disciplinary team, made up of nurses, dietitians, GPsi's, diabetes facilitators and pharmacists. If successful you would be working across Leeds to provide face to face and telephone clinics, carrying out home visits and providing education groups for patients with type 2 diabetes.
This role would suit someone who is enthusiastic and committed to providing excellent diabetes care, and who wants to further develop their knowledge and skills in this speciality. We, as a team, are committed to staff wellbeing and development and the successful candidate will be supported to completed NMP if not already done, so as this is an essential requirement of the role.
The role requires excellent communication skills as you will undertake complex assessments of patients with diabetes, implement treatment plans and then review and assess, all while promoting self management for the person with diabetes.
Car owner/driver or suitable alternative transport to enable you to undertake the job is essential (it is unlikely that public transport will meet this requirement).
Reasonable adjustments can be considered in accordance to the Equality Act.
Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.
Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached.
If you have any questions about the job, please contact claire.oxspring@nhs.net 0113 8434200
Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
