Diabetes Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist • Grantham Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nDiabetes Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist with Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust in Grantham, United Kingdom\n\n Job summary To be a key member of the Diabetes team structure providing specialist clinical management to patients with diabetes using specialist skills and knowledge to facilitate the effective management of patients with diabetes. The outcome of this activity is to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions via more effective management and prevention of acute exacerbations and the offer of early supported discharge to patients admitted to secondary care. Main duties of the job To work as an accountable and autonomous practitioner, by leading in provision of diabetes care for patients, within Lincolnshire. This is to include clinical care, education and training for patients and staff within LCHS. To provide advanced clinical care using high level assessment to make a diagnosis, initiate medical/nursing treatments, refer appropriately and co-ordinate the patients journey across all parts of the health, social care and voluntary sector systems whether in own home or care settings Improve clinical outcomes for these diabetes patients by enabling them to function independently by increasing their choice to remain in their own home/community and reduce the need for, or prevent inappropriate hospital admission. To be responsible for a delegated budget to support specialist function within the Diabetes service. To be responsible for performance and target levels as identified by LCHS and the diversions Identification of very high intensity users with complex needs using risk stratification systems and other sources of information To support the Diabetes team to meet agreed quality and performance targets. Take a Leadership role in the continuous development of the service. About us Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is in the top 25 per cent of all community trusts for overall staff engagement in the 2021 NHS National Staff Survey. At LCHS, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in LCHS' workforce. LCHS recognises the increasing demand for more flexibility in working practices in order to accommodate the personal goals and commitments that employees experience at different stages during their working lives. Flexible working opportunities such as part-time working, compressed hours, job shares, and hybrid working models can help staff to balance their personal and work commitments. Arrangements can be put in place if it can be shown that the needs of the individual can be balanced with those of the service and the impact on other team members, enabling the Trust to recruit and retain skilled staff, raise staff morale, reduce absenteeism and respond to changing service needs more effectively. We are an ambassador of a learning culture that will support the right individual to progress in their chosen career through an 'earn while you learn' apprenticeship programme. Visit our Learning and Development page to find out more https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/join-us/learning-and-dev Job description Job responsibilities Undertake comprehensive clinical assessment of the complex health and psycho-social care needs of patients with diabetes Establish individuals functional capabilities with regard to diabetes clinical management. Plan, implement, monitor and review therapeutic interventions with individuals who have diabetes and their carers. Investigate and diagnose the unwell individual with diabetes Lead complex medicine management review and prescribe medicine and appliances for patients using independent prescribing skills. Lead on the development or review of clinical policies and guidelines related to the care of patients with specific disease / conditions within the business unit. Take a Leadership role in the continuous development of the service. Job description Job responsibilities Undertake comprehensive clinical assessment of the complex health and psycho-social care needs of patients with diabetes Establish individuals functional capabilities with regard to diabetes clinical management. Plan, implement, monitor and review therapeutic interventions with individuals who have diabetes and their carers. Investigate and diagnose the unwell individual with diabetes Lead complex medicine management review and prescribe medicine and appliances for patients using independent prescribing skills. Lead on the development or review of clinical policies and guidelines related to the care of patients with specific disease / conditions within the business unit. Take a Leadership role in the continuous development of the service. Person Specification essential Essential First level adult registration NMC Non-medical Prescriber or willing to work towards. Masters level qualification or equivalent experience and knowledge In depth understanding of the management of diabetes Advanced clinical assessment skills Ability to prioritise and manage workload in such a way that takes account of patient's urgent needs oFlexible approach to meet service need, Self motivated and enthusiasm for the role Desirable Management or leadership qualification Experience in community/primary care Person Specification essential Essential First level adult registration NMC Non-medical Prescriber or willing to work towards. Masters level qualification or equivalent experience and knowledge In depth understanding of the management of diabetes Advanced clinical assessment skills Ability to prioritise and manage workload in such a way that takes account of patient's urgent needs oFlexible approach to meet service need, Self motivated and enthusiasm for the role Desirable Management or leadership qualification Experience in community/primary care Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust Address South Lincolnshire Grantham / Sleaford LN5 7JH Employer's website "}