Bank Diabetic Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job Description

Bank Diabetic Clinical Nurse Specialist

Pinehill Hospital

We are looking for a Diabetic Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Pinehill Hospital on a Bank contract.

The role of the diabetes specialist nurse will be required to provide training on a quarterly basis to staff be available to provide support to Pinehill PAC Wards and Theatres for any concerns in relation to patients with diabetes and give advice when required. To give expert advice on incidents that are under review in line with PSIRF process advice Pinehill Hospital with any updates that may be relevant to their practise to promote best practise.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver expert diabetes assessment for surgical patients attending Pinehills pre-assessment clinic wards and theatre recovery.

• Support optimisation of diabetes prior to surgery including interpreting HbA1c results and advising on management.

• Provide specialist advice on insulin adjustment and non-insulin diabetes medications

• Work closely with pharmacy for medication reconciliation.

• Provide clear education regarding diabetes management around surgery.

• Work collaboratively with surgeons anaesthetists ward teams and pharmacy.

• Ensure safe and timely discharge planning

Qualifications & Experience

• Registered Nurse (NMC).

• Post-registration experience in diabetes or acute care.

• Strong understanding of insulin therapy and diabetes medications.

• Excellent communication and teaching skills.

What we give back to you

• Competitive hourly rates plus enhancements

• Free DBS

• Contributory pension scheme

• Excellent training and development opportunities

• Free parking and subsidised staff restaurant (subject to site facilities)

• Free uniform

• Access to Blue Light Card

About us

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong long-standing relationship with the NHS.

We love people with a positive can do attitude who want to make a difference in their work. Our employees are Ramsay. The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.

We know our people are our greatest asset our business is growing and we would like you to join us. The Ramsay Way culture recognises that people staff and doctors are Ramsay Health Cares most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud of our Speak Up for Safety programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more Time to Care.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process. Pinehill Hospital is committed to quality equality and opportunity for all.

We care.

Its more than what we do its who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And its a belief thats as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.

The Ramsay Way culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UKs Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MODs Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.