Job summary
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 with special interest in Insulin Pump for Type 1 Diabetes and 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 Diabetes 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 with good knowledge of technological advances in Diabetes.

Be responsible for a defined population of service users in a variety of settings across the Chelsea and Westminster Foundation Trust. (This role is based at West Middlesex Site , not cross site )

About us
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.

Job responsibilities
See attached job description

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

• Registered Nurse
• Nursing diploma/ 1st degree or degree in related subject/Demonstrable experience
• Evidence of Continuing professional development and education
• Post graduate studies in Diabetes care and management
• Willingness to undertake Non-medical prescribing
• Insulin PUMP K

Desirable

• Experience caring for women / people with diabetes or gestational diabetes
• Leadership/management qualification
• Accredited Diabetes module

Experience
Essential

• Experience in mentoring students and in being a sign off mentor
• Experience and participation in research and audit and dissemination of findings
• Participate in risk management and investigations
• Expertise and teaching in all areas of nursing care
• Influence policy setting
• Leadership experience
• Experience in Pump set and management

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience in working with clients with diabetes and gestational diabetes
• Attendance at relevant Diabetes groups or networks
• Demonstrable leadership/managerial knowledge and ability

Skills and knowledge
Essential

• Evidence of specialist diabetes clinical knowledge relevant to the post.
• Manage and resolve conflict.
• Participation in Selection and recruitment of staff
• 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
• Support and encourage junior staff in professional growth and confidence
• Awareness of relevant NSF's and NICE guidance relating to Diabetes and gestational diabetes
• To foster harmonious working relationships within the multidisciplinary team

Personal qualities
Essential

• Team player, Reliability and Integrity
• Caring compassionate attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment to flexible working
• Leadership qualities

Trust Values
Essential

• Putting patients first
• Responsive to patients and staff
• Open and honest
• Unfailingly kind
• Determined to develop

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address
Queen Mary Maternity Unit, West Middlesex University Hospital
Twickenham Road
Isleworth
TW7 6AF
United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Matron for Antenatal Clinic, Community, Continuity
Mia Cribb
mia.cribb1@nhs.net