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Young Adult Diabetes Specialist Nurse

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Barts Health NHS Trust

23d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should be a qualified diabetes specialist nurse, a team player, and eager to enhance care for young adults, supported by senior clinicians in a collaborative environment.
  • You will support young adults with diabetes, collaborate with care teams, develop management plans, and provide educational resources across multiple health sites.

Requirements

  • In addition to being a member of the core young adult MDT the successful candidate will join the wider Barts Health diabetes service, and will be well supported in this highly-regarded service, by more senior clinicians.
  • We welcome applications from qualified diabetes specialist nurses with a strong interest in working with this patient group.
  • The post holder will be a good team player always striving to improve the care of people with diabetes.

Responsibilities

  • The post holder will support young adults who may be struggling with a range of difficulties related to living with diabetes, as they make the transition to adult services.
  • The post holder will have scope to develop the service, with the support of more senior colleagues and in collaboration with service users.
  • The post will have a base at Mile End Hospital, but the job will involve working across all of the Barts Health sites (Whipps Cross Hospital, Newham University Hospital, the Royal London Hospital, and St Barts Hospital), and ensuring that standardised, high quality care is delivered across the Trust.
  • The post holder will be part of a core Young Adults diabetes team that will diabetes transition and young adults services across Barts Health.
  • The post holder's primary role will be supporting high risk young adults and working with the teams social worker, youth worker and psychologist to safeguard 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 is the primary age group the Young Adult Diabetes Specialist Nurse will work with?

The primary age group is young adults aged 16-25 with diabetes.

Where will the base location of the job be?

The base location will be at Mile End Hospital.

Will the post holder work at multiple sites?

Yes, the post holder will work across all Barts Health sites, including Whipps Cross Hospital, Newham University Hospital, the Royal London Hospital, and St Barts Hospital.

What types of diabetes will the specialist nurse support?

The specialist nurse will support young adults living with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

What role will the Young Adult Diabetes Specialist Nurse play within the team?

The post holder will be a clinical and educational resource for patients and health professionals and will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including a Dietician, Clinical Psychologist, Youth Worker, and Social Prescriber.

Will the successful candidate have opportunities for service development?

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 are the goals of the Young Adults Diabetes Service?

The goals are to improve diabetes care and outcomes for young people with diabetes and assist them in transitioning to adult services.

Is there support available for the successful candidate?

Yes, the successful candidate will be well supported by more senior clinicians and will be part of a highly-regarded service.

What qualifications are required for the position?

We welcome applications from qualified diabetes specialist nurses with a strong interest in working with the young adult patient group.

How does Barts Health demonstrate its commitment to inclusion?

Barts Health strives to promote inclusion, ensuring every staff member has a sense of belonging and values differences, advocating for and cultivating an inclusive working environment.

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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.