Diabetes Specialist Nurse

Website PHU_NHS Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

An opportunity has arisen for experienced nurse to join the multidisciplinary diabetes team in Portsmouth.

Working autonomously, but as part of a progressive and supportive multidisciplinary team, the post-holder will provide clinical care and leadership for diabetes services across the acute hospital Trust, linking with community services to support seamless patient care.

Areas of clinical service provision across the team are: Care of inpatients with diabetes, Type 1 diabetes services (including use of emerging technologies and education to support this), young persons transition from paediatric services, management of diabetes prior to and during pregnancy, renal and foot services.

Our ideal candidate will be passionate about providing high standards of care to patients and education to the teams that support their care. Energy and innovation will be key features of their approach to the job.

In return, we offer a supportive team environment and encourage educational and clinical developments.

A band 6 development post can be considered for the right candidate without the required specialist experience.

To apply for this job please visit www.jobs.nhs.uk.

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