Diabetes Specialist Nurse or Practice Nurse (Diabetes) - Health Improvement

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

In order to apply to for this position you must have a live pin with the NMC UK.

The shift pattern for this position is to be confirmed. 

1 WTE/37 hrs per week

Fixed term for 12 months - Secondments will be considered

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be involved in the delivery of Type 2 Diabetes care in NHSGGC for a Practice Nurse with a proven interest in Diabetes or a Diabetes Specialist Nurse. The successful post holder will deliver the Type 2 Diabetes education programme Control it Plus for newly diagnosed patients and will provide wider support to promote self-management and Diabetes care working closely with Diabetes Specialist Nurses and Primary Care support teams. The post will work in partnership with other Health Care professionals across the primary / secondary care interface to develop and implement programmes of specialist diabetes education for health care professionals including District Nurses, Practice Nurses and Care Home Staff. Hosted within the South Glasgow DSN team the post holder will provide diabetes management, treatment and education service to enable people with diabetes and their carers to effectively self-manage their condition. Working autonomously in nurse-led clinics, patient homes and community settings, assessing, planning and implementing individualised patient care plans using a person centred approach.

The post holder will be:

• a registered nurse with evidence of relevant continued professional development
• and will have excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Informal contact: Ruth Frew, Diabetes Specialist nurse, , ruth.frew@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.

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