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Use highly developed specialist clinical knowledge to independently assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatments and interventions for patients presenting to the Diabetes service.Undertake examination and clinical procedures as indicated and appropriate by the patients condition; working autonomously, assessing complex clinical signs and investigation results related to diabetesAutonomously formulate appropriate management plans for patients, formulate clinical decisions and often complex treatment plans to manage diabetes and avoid hospital admissionPrescribe and review medication (as an independent prescriber) for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to patient need and in accordance with best/evidence based practice and national and local protocols and within the roles scope of practice and legal framework.
Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Diabetes team as a Community Diabetes Clinical Lead. We would like to hear from you if you have a high level of skill and theoretical knowledge to help deliver high quality care, efficiently and cost effectively. The focus will be on enabling people with diabetes to remain healthy by working collaboratively to promote self-management and avoid acute and long-term complications of diabetes. Providing specialist nursing care, advice, guidance and leadership across our community Trust. Take a Leadership role in the continuous development of the service.
An integral part of the role is to work with the Team to implement local and national guidance for diabetes to deliver high standards of diabetes care throughout the Trust. Positive leadership, good communication and expert knowledge are required.
Main duties of the jobTo be the Clinical Lead for the Lincolnshire Community Diabetes service, providing expert clinical leadership to the Diabetes teams, developing and implementing innovative methods of care and service development.As an independent non-medical prescriber and clinical expert in the field of Diabetes the post holder will practice at an advanced level demonstrating in depth knowledge and competence, encompassing enhanced assessment, critical thinking and clinical management skills that are evidence based and deliver high quality patient centred care.Provide vision and professional leadership to the community adult diabetes team.
About usLincolnshire 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 www.jobsincare.com/job/j6nvonr82 description
Job responsibilitiesUse highly developed specialist clinical knowledge to independently assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatments and interventions for patients presenting to the Diabetes service.Undertake examination and clinical procedures as indicated and appropriate by the patients condition; working autonomously, assessing complex clinical signs and investigation results related to diabetesAutonomously formulate appropriate management plans for patients, formulate clinical decisions and often complex treatment plans to manage diabetes and avoid hospital admissionPrescribe and review medication (as an independent prescriber) for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to patient need and in accordance with best/evidence based practice and national and local protocols and within the roles scope of practice and legal framework. Integrate both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment in patient care/management plans.Work in partnership with the senior operational leaders within the service, system partners and senior multi-disciplinary teams, driving service development and change, working towards one integrated diabetes service for Lincolnshire.The post holder will have a Trust-wide responsibility to promote clinical excellence in the care of patients presenting with Diabetes problems by providing clinical advice and support to nursing staff and other health care professionals. They will provide expert professional and independent clinical care which enables the coordination of a multi professional seamless service for patients.The role will include developing audit and research.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesUse highly developed specialist clinical knowledge to independently assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatments and interventions for patients presenting to the Diabetes service.Undertake examination and clinical procedures as indicated and appropriate by the patients condition; working autonomously, assessing complex clinical signs and investigation results related to diabetesAutonomously formulate appropriate management plans for patients, formulate clinical decisions and often complex treatment plans to manage diabetes and avoid hospital admissionPrescribe and review medication (as an independent prescriber) for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to patient need and in accordance with best/evidence based practice and national and local protocols and within the roles scope of practice and legal framework. Integrate both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment in patient care/management plans.Work in partnership with the senior operational leaders within the service, system partners and senior multi-disciplinary teams, driving service development and change, working towards one integrated diabetes service for Lincolnshire.The post holder will have a Trust-wide responsibility to promote clinical excellence in the care of patients presenting with Diabetes problems by providing clinical advice and support to nursing staff and other health care professionals. They will provide expert professional and independent clinical care which enables the coordination of a multi professional seamless service for patients.The role will include developing audit and research.
Person Specification essential Essential - Post registration qualification or training relevant to speciality. MSc in Diabetes or study at Masters level.
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of Diabetes
- Registered Independent Non-Medical Prescriber.
- Uses data and outcomes to evaluate service performance, patient care and inform service development.
- Demonstrate negotiating and influencing skills, change management skills and ability to deal with interpersonal conflict.
- Ability to respond to, prioritise and analyse complex health conditions and ensure effective interventions are actioned in a timely manner.
- High level of personal resilience, assertiveness and decision-making abilities.
Desirable - Experience of community Diabetes working
- Coaching and mentoring skills
- Budget management experience.
Person Specification
essential Essential - Post registration qualification or training relevant to speciality. MSc in Diabetes or study at Masters level.
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of Diabetes
- Registered Independent Non-Medical Prescriber.
- Uses data and outcomes to evaluate service performance, patient care and inform service development.
- Demonstrate negotiating and influencing skills, change management skills and ability to deal with interpersonal conflict.
- Ability to respond to, prioritise and analyse complex health conditions and ensure effective interventions are actioned in a timely manner.
- High level of personal resilience, assertiveness and decision-making abilities.
Desirable - Experience of community Diabetes working
- Coaching and mentoring skills
- Budget management experience.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 2, 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 2, 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details Employer nameLincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust
AddressTBC at appointment
Beech House, Waterside South.
Lincoln
LN5 7JH
Employer's website Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Diabetes team as a Community Diabetes Clinical Lead. We would like to hear from you if you have a high level of skill and theoretical knowledge to help deliver high quality care, efficiently and cost effectively. The focus will be on enabling people with diabetes to remain healthy by working collaboratively to promote self-management and avoid acute and long-term complications of diabetes. Providing specialist nursing care, advice, guidance and leadership across our community Trust. Take a Leadership role in the continuous development of the service.
An integral part of the role is to work with the Team to implement local and national guidance for diabetes to deliver high standards of diabetes care throughout the Trust. Positive leadership, good communication and expert knowledge are required.
Main duties of the jobTo be the Clinical Lead for the Lincolnshire Community Diabetes service, providing expert clinical leadership to the Diabetes teams, developing and implementing innovative methods of care and service development.As an independent non-medical prescriber and clinical expert in the field of Diabetes the post holder will practice at an advanced level demonstrating in depth knowledge and competence, encompassing enhanced assessment, critical thinking and clinical management skills that are evidence based and deliver high quality patient centred care.Provide vision and professional leadership to the community adult diabetes team.
About usLincolnshire 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 www.jobsincare.com/job/j6nvonr82 description
Job responsibilitiesUse highly developed specialist clinical knowledge to independently assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatments and interventions for patients presenting to the Diabetes service.Undertake examination and clinical procedures as indicated and appropriate by the patients condition; working autonomously, assessing complex clinical signs and investigation results related to diabetesAutonomously formulate appropriate management plans for patients, formulate clinical decisions and often complex treatment plans to manage diabetes and avoid hospital admissionPrescribe and review medication (as an independent prescriber) for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to patient need and in accordance with best/evidence based practice and national and local protocols and within the roles scope of practice and legal framework. Integrate both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment in patient care/management plans.Work in partnership with the senior operational leaders within the service, system partners and senior multi-disciplinary teams, driving service development and change, working towards one integrated diabetes service for Lincolnshire.The post holder will have a Trust-wide responsibility to promote clinical excellence in the care of patients presenting with Diabetes problems by providing clinical advice and support to nursing staff and other health care professionals. They will provide expert professional and independent clinical care which enables the coordination of a multi professional seamless service for patients.The role will include developing audit and research.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesUse highly developed specialist clinical knowledge to independently assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatments and interventions for patients presenting to the Diabetes service.Undertake examination and clinical procedures as indicated and appropriate by the patients condition; working autonomously, assessing complex clinical signs and investigation results related to diabetesAutonomously formulate appropriate management plans for patients, formulate clinical decisions and often complex treatment plans to manage diabetes and avoid hospital admissionPrescribe and review medication (as an independent prescriber) for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to patient need and in accordance with best/evidence based practice and national and local protocols and within the roles scope of practice and legal framework. Integrate both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment in patient care/management plans.Work in partnership with the senior operational leaders within the service, system partners and senior multi-disciplinary teams, driving service development and change, working towards one integrated diabetes service for Lincolnshire.The post holder will have a Trust-wide responsibility to promote clinical excellence in the care of patients presenting with Diabetes problems by providing clinical advice and support to nursing staff and other health care professionals. They will provide expert professional and independent clinical care which enables the coordination of a multi professional seamless service for patients.The role will include developing audit and research.
Person SpecificationessentialEssential - Post registration qualification or training relevant to speciality. MSc in Diabetes or study at Masters level.
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of Diabetes
- Registered Independent Non-Medical Prescriber.
- Uses data and outcomes to evaluate service performance, patient care and inform service development.
- Demonstrate negotiating and influencing skills, change management skills and ability to deal with interpersonal conflict.
- Ability to respond to, prioritise and analyse complex health conditions and ensure effective interventions are actioned in a timely manner.
- High level of personal resilience, assertiveness and decision-making abilities.
Desirable - Experience of community Diabetes working
- Coaching and mentoring skills
- Budget management experience.
Person Specification
essentialEssential - Post registration qualification or training relevant to speciality. MSc in Diabetes or study at Masters level.
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of Diabetes
- Registered Independent Non-Medical Prescriber.
- Uses data and outcomes to evaluate service performance, patient care and inform service development.
- Demonstrate negotiating and influencing skills, change management skills and ability to deal with interpersonal conflict.
- Ability to respond to, prioritise and analyse complex health conditions and ensure effective interventions are actioned in a timely manner.
- High level of personal resilience, assertiveness and decision-making abilities.
Desirable - Experience of community Diabetes working
- Coaching and mentoring skills
- Budget management experience.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 2, 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 2, 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer detailsEmployer nameLincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust
AddressTBC at appointment
Beech House, Waterside South.
Lincoln
LN5 7JH
Employer's website