Highly Specialist Adult Diabetes Nurse (Clinical Lead)

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust's values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Person specification

Education/Qualification

Essential criteria

• Relevant registered professional qualification (NMC/HCPC/GPhC)
• MSc in specialism, Equivalent Level 7 course, or completion of the NHSE e-Portfolio Route

Desirable criteria

• Recognised teaching qualification
• Recognised leadership qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant experience in the field of diabetes
• Significant experience of teaching and assessing clinical practice of colleagues
• Experience in providing clinical expertise to patients with complex undifferentiated health problems, requesting and interpreting investigations as indicated and formulating a plan of care based on differential diagnosis's
• Experience in managing clinical complexity within diabetes
• Established relevant experience of service transformation
• Experience in recruitment, retention, and staff performance
• Experience in assessment of personal and team competencies, capabilities and learning/training needs; able to establish training package to address needs
• Experience, understanding and application of research
• Management or leadership experience
• Experience of supervision, mentoring, teaching and assessment

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of presentations at local / national level
• In depth knowledge of research and audit systems relevant to profession and ability to apply to practice
• Leadership experience in delegating and managing workload of team members.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Advanced knowledge and skills in assessment, diagnosis and clinical decision making.
• Well-developed IT skills.
• Proven leadership skills, with a vision to work with others
• Change management skills, for example evidence of Quality Improvement or Service improvement knowledge and experience.
• Professional Portfolio of evidence showing achievements, reflections and on-going learning in practice/speciality
• Understand the importance of clinical supervision, and can reflect to participate in Clinical Supervision.
• Evidence of ability and knowledge on how to undertake research and audit, and be able to provide feedback outcomes and plan.
• Critical appraisal skills and ability to utilise research evidence in practice.
• Knowledge of research processes
• Critical appraisal skills and ability to utilise research evidence in practice.
• Implementation of audit/research recommendations
• Evidence of research/audits undertaken and outcomes
• In depth understanding of quality issues including clinical governance
• In depth understanding of quality issues including clinical governance
• Non-medical prescribing experience and qualification

Desirable criteria

• Ability to travel across health and social care sites as required for the programme.
• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

We review all applications carefully to ensure fairness and verify references. At interview, you will be asked about your experience, so be honest and ensure all information is accurate. The use of AI during interviews is not permitted.

If you use AI or other tools to support your application, it must reflect your own skills, knowledge, and experience. Supporting information should be in your own words and include your personal insights. AI can assist with drafting but may produce generic or inaccurate content. Applications that rely heavily on AI may lack authenticity and reduce your chances of success.

Due to high application volumes, this vacancy may close early. Please apply promptly if you meet the Person Specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the criteria will be shortlisted. Interview details will be emailed after the closing date - please check your inbox regularly.

CLCH Trust does not recommend relying solely on AI when completing your application.

CLCH Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining talent from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident employer, we pledge to:
• Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
• Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
• Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.

We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Simply let us know how we can support you.

Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website: Equal opportunities: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust