University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Diabetes
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Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main Duties of the Job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a nurse to join our team as a full-time, permanent Band 7, Clinical Nurse Specialist in Diabetes. This post will be based at Southampton General Hospital, part of University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, however, cross-site working may be required.
We are looking for experienced, highly motivated and enthusiastic nurses who have proven experience in the specialty of inpatient diabetes.
- You will have a major role in delivering excellent diabetes care to inpatients with opportunities to support in Continuous Insulin infusion devices (pump), maternal diabetes, and endocrine (alongside your fellow Band 7 team).
- You will be expected to work autonomously to develop and lead on a specialism within diabetes.
- You will act as a specialist resource and provide specialist advice in relation to the care of people with diabetes and provide a range of educational and training programs for the multidisciplinary team, patients, families, and carers.
- Support will be given to the post holders to develop their skills, experience, and competence in all spheres of diabetes nursing.
- The successful candidate will work across professional, departmental, and Trust boundaries as required to develop and support patient-centered seamless care, with particular responsibility for leading nurse-led care initiatives.
- The successful candidate will work alongside a team of Band 7s within the diabetes and endocrine service and line manage a small team of staff.
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Working for Our Organisation
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs, and Jurassic Coast.
At UHS, we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
The service currently runs a Monday-Friday service, but weekend working may be an option in the future/as per service need. Flexible working hours can be considered but on-site working is essential in this patient-facing service.
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.
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Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential Criteria
- Registered nurse on the relevant part of the NMC register
- Level 7 Post Grad Cert (Min 60 Credits), Master’s Degree within relevant specialty or equivalent knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant specialty training, experience, or portfolio
- Specialist training/Qualification in the area of practice
- Provide evidence of leading learning in practice
- Evidence of experience and completion of all Band 6 competencies within the relevant specialty
- Specialist clinical skills and experience within the specialist area
- Evidence of change Management, leadership, and innovation
- Clinical experience at Band 6 or equivalent within the relevant specialty
- Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote learning in practice, providing an excellent learning environment for all
- Provide evidence of supporting/managing and supervision of a range of learnings in practice
Desirable Criteria
- Counselling/advanced communication skills qualification/training
- Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners/supporting challenges as needed
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Experience of nurse-led care/clinics in own practice
- Team leadership role
- Awareness of own leadership skills/style
- Registered as an independent prescriber
- Leadership Qualification/training
Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential Criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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