At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert diabetes care and education to patients in the community.
- Company: Join Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, a leader in integrated healthcare.
- Benefits: Full-time role with ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a focus on innovation and quality care.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while advancing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Passion for diabetes care and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 74250 - 90750 $ per year.
Diabetes Specialist Nurse (Community Based) Band 7 Full time position (37.5 hours)
Our Integrated Diabetes Service provides seamless, high quality care for the people of Croydon. You will provide clinical and education support for the Primary Care Team, people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes and their carers. We offer education and support to help with personal development, apprenticeship offerings and other new development opportunities.
You will have the opportunity to be part of the specialist services which include:
- Antenatal care - Diabetes in pregnancy clinics
- Transition and young persons’ clinics
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) & Flash glucose monitoring clinics and other Diabetes technologies
- Joint clinics with Psychologist and/or Dietitian and other Health care Professionals including GPs
We are seeking to recruit a Diabetes Specialist Nurse who has a passion for improving the care of people with diabetes, excellent communication skills and enjoys working as part of a team. The role will include working closely with colleagues in hospital, community and primary care to ensure that the people of Croydon receive high quality integrated care. A clean driving license and use of a car for work purposes is desirable.
To provide and manage expert specialist clinical practice in the borough of Croydon for community/housebound people with diabetes. To be a source of expertise, knowledge and support, upskilling community health care professionals through joint and virtual clinics. To develop evidence based clinical nursing in line with current research and guidelines. To ensure people with diabetes and their families are fully informed and supported in the management of their diabetes care. To work with the wider multidisciplinary team in a proactive way with the aim of preventing hospital admission, supporting early discharge and reduced GP contact. To work within the community based services to provide structured education for people with diabetes. To provide nurse led clinics and joint clinics in community locations to support the management of people with diabetes. This will include initiating diabetes medication and insulin as well as monitoring people’s ongoing glycaemic control and titrating/optimising medication accordingly.
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that’s making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.
Diabetes Specialist Nurse – Croydon employer: Croydon Health Services
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is an exceptional employer, offering Clinical Psychologists the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Children Looked After. With a strong commitment to professional development, including access to specialist training and supervision, employees thrive in a collaborative and supportive work culture that prioritises innovation and quality care. Located in Croydon, a vibrant community, the Trust fosters a flexible working environment, ensuring that staff can balance their professional and personal lives while contributing to transformative healthcare services.
