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Young Adult Diabetes Specialist Nurse

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Barts Health NHS Trust

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified diabetes specialist nurse passionate about caring for young adults, developing skills, providing resources, and collaborating across sites with clinical teams.
  • You will support high-risk young adults with diabetes, collaborate with social workers and psychologists, develop care plans, educate patients and staff, and promote improved diabetes care.

Requirements

  • Qualified diabetes specialist nurse with a strong interest in working with this patient group.
  • Good team player always striving to improve the care of people with diabetes.
  • Ability to develop specialist skills enabling management plans, treatment advice, and support for young adults (age 16-25) with diabetes and their carers.
  • Ability to provide clinical and educational resources for patients and health professionals.
  • Ability to work across all sites providing specialist care and support for these young people, their families and the site based clinical diabetes teams.

Responsibilities

  • The post holders primary role will be supporting high risk young adults and working with the teams social worker, youth worker and psychologist to safe guard these patients and engage them.
  • The post holder will develop specialist skills enabling them to provide management plans, treatment advice, and support for young adults (age 16-25) with diabetes and their carers.
  • The post holder will work across all sites providing specialist care and support for these young people, their families and the site based clinical diabetes teams.
  • The post holder will be a clinical and educational resource for patients and health professionals.
  • The post holder will be a good team player always striving to improve the care of people with diabetes.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Young Adult Diabetes Specialist Nurse position?

Applicants must be qualified diabetes specialist nurses with a strong interest in working with young adults aged 16-25 with diabetes.

Where will the post holder be based?

The post holder will have a base at Mile End Hospital but will work across all Barts Health sites, including Whipps Cross Hospital, Newham University Hospital, the Royal London Hospital, and St Barts Hospital.

What age group will the Young Adult Diabetes Specialist Nurse be working with?

The nurse will support young adults aged 16-25 who are living with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

What kind of support will the post holder provide?

The post holder will provide management plans, treatment advice, and support for young adults with diabetes and their carers, as well as engaging with multidisciplinary team members like social workers and psychologists.

Is there an opportunity for service development in this role?

Yes, the post holder will have the scope to develop the service with the support of senior colleagues and in collaboration with service users.

What does Barts Health aim for in terms of patient care?

Barts Health aims to deliver standardised, high-quality care across the Trust and be a provider of excellent patient safety, known for high standards of harm-free care.

Can I contact someone for more information about the position?

Yes, you can contact Myuri Moorthy, Consultant, at myurikrishna.moorthy@nhs.net for further details or informal visits.

What is the working environment like at Barts Health?

Barts Health seeks to be an outstanding place to work, promoting inclusion and carrying out its WeCare values that guide staff in collaboration and teamwork.

Will the post holder be part of a multidisciplinary team?

Yes, the successful candidate will be a member of the core young adult multidisciplinary team (MDT) and will join the wider Barts Health diabetes service.

Are there opportunities for educational resources related to diabetes care?

Yes, the post holder will be a clinical and educational resource for both patients and healthcare professionals.

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Barts Health NHS Trust

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Mission & Purpose

Barts Health NHS Trust operates several major hospitals in East London, providing comprehensive healthcare services including emergency care, surgery, and specialist treatments. Their ultimate mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and improve health outcomes for the community they serve. Their purpose is to ensure that every patient receives the best possible treatment and support, fostering health and well-being across the diverse populations in their care.