Diabetes Specialist Nurse
- Employer
- NHS Orkney
- Location
- Orkney, Orkney Islands (GB)
- Salary
- Band 7 £42,186 - £49,160 including Distant Islands Allowance pro rata per annum
- Closing date
- 14 Dec 2021
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- Sector
- Allied Healthcare
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Setting
- NHS Trust/Hospital
- Job Role
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Salary
- £40,000 - £50,000
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Primary Care department for a suitably qualified and experienced Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join our established Diabetes Service.
You will provide specialised Diabetes management, treatment and education service to patients referred within secondary and primary care and act as a resource for expert advice and training for a wide range of professionals including Care Homes, community settings, education establishments, workplaces and any other settings where patients may come in to contact with.
Applications are invited from First level Registered Nurse qualification with current NMC registration and educated to Post graduate Diploma level in relevant topic with additional evidenced learning equivalent to Masters level. You should have significant post registration experience, minimum two years' experience at Band 6 in diabetes care. You will be forward thinking, highly motivated and are able to evidence up to date clinical knowledge and skills.
Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Orkney is a wonderful place to live and work and offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, good leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland.
This post is subject to Protecting-Vulnerable-Groups Scheme record check.
*An excellent relocation package of up to £8,000 is available depending on eligibility
A Recruitment Pack containing a Job Description and Person Specification is available to download below.
Job closing date: 14 December 2021.
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