Clinical Nurse Specialist– Diabetes(including Endocrinology service)

All the following are to be carried out while working in close collaboration with members of the multi-disciplinary team led by a Consultant. To demonstrate clinical expertise within the speciality and work autonomously, managing own allocated clinics independently and seeking guidance/support when necessary. To co-ordinate the specialty care within the Trust/CCG, including outreach clinics within the region. To become an essential member, and point of contact and resource for the multi-disciplinary team and patients and carers. Carries out diagnostic/therapeutic interventions as an independent practitioner, interprets, writes reports and commences further possible treatment on the basis of the findings. Carries out complex therapeutic/investigational procedures under indirect supervision of the Consultant. Ensuring that they are carried out using safe practice and under agreed guidelines/protocols to ensure that the highest possible standard is obtained based on competent clinical practice. To demonstrate the ability to develop new skills, to provide an expert high quality, nurse-led service. To provide ongoing follow-up care and support ( telephone support / nurse led clinics / outpatient clinics and outreach clinics) To develop the service in a structured interdisciplinary way, initiating on-going change and progression in the expanding role of a Clinical Nurse Specialist. To develop interdisciplinary clinical management protocols and work within them. Autonomously or in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, manage the care of patients carrying out relevant interventions, within agreed clinical protocols and in line with current practice/trends. To offer a supportive service to patients and their carers, disseminating specialist knowledge enabling individuals to try and adapt to any changes to their body image and life experiences. Liaising with other healthcare professionals when necessary. To provide, promote and maintain a support and advice service to patients and their carers, to include provision of information giving from diagnosis through to all stages of the disease process, in liaison with relevant healthcare professionals. To maintain accurate and legible records of all clinical and legal documentation with regard to Statutory and Trust policies. To assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care within the acute and community setting To control patient admission via direct referral and with consultant guidance and supervision. Be aware of, understand, and act upon the Divisional Business Plan, with particular reference to nursing care, in order to participate in the re-formulation of nursing aspects of the plan. When required, investigate the nursing aspects of incidents/complaints and initiate corrective action. Job description Job responsibilities All the following are to be carried out while working in close collaboration with members of the multi-disciplinary team led by a Consultant. To demonstrate clinical expertise within the speciality and work autonomously, managing own allocated clinics independently and seeking guidance/support when necessary. To co-ordinate the specialty care within the Trust/CCG, including outreach clinics within the region. To become an essential member, and point of contact and resource for the multi-disciplinary team and patients and carers. Carries out diagnostic/therapeutic interventions as an independent practitioner, interprets, writes reports and commences further possible treatment on the basis of the findings. Carries out complex therapeutic/investigational procedures under indirect supervision of the Consultant. Ensuring that they are carried out using safe practice and under agreed guidelines/protocols to ensure that the highest possible standard is obtained based on competent clinical practice. To demonstrate the ability to develop new skills, to provide an expert high quality, nurse-led service. To provide ongoing follow-up care and support ( telephone support / nurse led clinics / outpatient clinics and outreach clinics) To develop the service in a structured interdisciplinary way, initiating on-going change and progression in the expanding role of a Clinical Nurse Specialist. To develop interdisciplinary clinical management protocols and work within them. Autonomously or in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, manage the care of patients carrying out relevant interventions, within agreed clinical protocols and in line with current practice/trends. To offer a supportive service to patients and their carers, disseminating specialist knowledge enabling individuals to try and adapt to any changes to their body image and life experiences. Liaising with other healthcare professionals when necessary. To provide, promote and maintain a support and advice service to patients and their carers, to include provision of information giving from diagnosis through to all stages of the disease process, in liaison with relevant healthcare professionals. To maintain accurate and legible records of all clinical and legal documentation with regard to Statutory and Trust policies. To assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care within the acute and community setting To control patient admission via direct referral and with consultant guidance and supervision. Be aware of, understand, and act upon the Divisional Business Plan, with particular reference to nursing care, in order to participate in the re-formulation of nursing aspects of the plan. When required, investigate the nursing aspects of incidents/complaints and initiate corrective action.