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Job summary

Main area
Diabetes
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent: 15 hours per week supporting the maternity diabetic service
Hours
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
15 hours per week
Job ref
289-SC-2419
Employer
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Queen Mary Maternity Unit, West Middlesex University Hospital
Town
Isleworth
Salary
£42,939 - £50,697 Pro rata per annum, including HCLA
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
03/04/2025 23:59

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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

Diabetic Specialist Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

The post holder will be part of the Maternity Diabetes Specialist Service providing Diabetes Care and Management to pregnant women /people and their family.
This is a dynamic post that requires the post holder to work closely with multi-disciplinary team in addressing a range of care to women/people with Diabetes in pregnancy or Gestational Diabetes, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and improving the health and wellbeing of women and their babies.

Main duties of the job

Be competent as appropriate to the requirements of the role of Diabetic Specialist Nurse.
Demonstrate at all times the Trust Values.
Be a Registered First Level Nurse with current NMC Registration and have a detailed professional and clinical knowledge. They will be a specialist practitioner and have a focus in Diabetes care and management.
Be responsible for a defined population of service users in a variety of settings across the Chelsea and Westminster Foundation Trust.

Working for our organisation

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."

If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See job description attached

Be skilled in the assessment of complex/specialist care/support needs and in the development, implementation and evaluation of care/support packages.
Have supervisory, training and leadership responsibilities where appropriate and will have some responsibility for team performance and service developments/improvements.
Demonstrate initiative and be creative in finding solutions to problems.
Work with the team leader undertaking delegated tasks in team management.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse
  • Nursing diploma/ 1st degree or degree in related subject/Demonstrable experience
  • Evidence of Continuing professional development and education
Desirable criteria
  • Post graduate studies in Diabetes care and management

Experience & Skills

Essential criteria
  • Expertise and teaching in all areas of nursing care
  • Experience in mentoring students and in being a sign off mentor
  • Ability to support service users, families and carers in dealing with diabetes in pregnancy
  • Act as a positive role model for all staff and students
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrable experience in working with clients with diabetes and gestational diabetes

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDWe are a Living Wage EmployerCapital Nurse, LondonHealthy Workplace - Commitment 2018Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoTimewise helps businesses to attract and develop the best talent through flexible working.No smoking policyCare quality commission - GoodDisability confident employerStep into healthArmed Forces Covenant Bronze AwardArmed Forces Covenant

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Angela Horler
Job title
Matron for Antenatal Clinic, Community, Continuity
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0208 321 5830
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