Cross site role between Hospital of St Cross and University Hospital Coventry.
Provide advance, specialist nursing care for people with diabetes across two clinical sites with a particular focus on insulin pump therapy. The post holder will be part of a larger team responsible for education, complex case management, service development and ensuring high quality, evidence based care with improved patient outcomes.
The role will be largely be outpatient work, with support for in patients who attend on insulin pump therapy.
Please be advised that sponsorship is not eligible for this post.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Provide specialist care and management for patients with Diabetes.
Assess, Plan, Implement and Evaluate diabetes treatment.
Educate patients on self management, lifestyle and technologies.
Provide training and advice to staff and contribute to service improvement.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Key responsibilities: -
Deliver expert care for patients with Type 1 and complex Type 2 diabetes, including those using insulin pump therapy.
Initiate, adjust, and optimise CSII and multiple daily injection insulin regimens.
Education around management of actute diabetes presentations including Diabetic Ketoacidosis and severe hypoglycaemia.
Interpret glucose data (CGMS, flash and capillary readings) to guide treatment decisions.
Education and training: -
Deliver structured education to patients on:
- Insulin pump use
- Sick day rules
- Carbohydrate counting
Assist in the providing train and support for healthcare professionals in diabetes technology.
Act as a clinical resource for complex diabetes queries.
Multidisciplinary working: -
Work closely with consultants, nurses, and dietitians to commence patients on insulin pump therapy and provide follow up reviews.
Work with insulin pump providers to ensure safe use and be able to support patients with new technologies as they are being implemented and upgraded.
Leadership and management: -
Support other team members with use of insulin pump therapy as they become more standard care within Type 1 diabetes.
Assist in the service co-ordination of insulin pump clinics across the two sites.
Governance and safety
Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical documentation.
Ensure safe practice in line with Trust policies, including insulin safety standards.
Participate in incident reporting (DATIX), investigations, and shared learning.
Contribute to clinical audits and ensure actions are implemented.
Communication
Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team (MDT), including consultants, dietitians, and primary care.
Communicate complex clinical information clearly to patients and families.
Liaise with external providers, including community teams and device companies.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
