Job summary
- Main area
- Medicine
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 216-LT-DC8027028-A
- Employer
- University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Derriford Hospital
- Town
- Plymouth
- Salary
- £28,392 - £31,157 Per Annum Pro Rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Nursing Associate
NHS AfC: Band 4
Job overview
The Band 4 Nursing associate will work as part of the multidisciplinary diabetes admission avoidance team to support adults with diabetes who are at risk of hospital admission. The post holder will deliver high-quality, person centered care across community and outpatient settings, supporting early intervention, monitoring, education and coordinated care to help prevent unnecessary hospital attendance and admission.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
The Diabetes admission avoidance team is a new service to identify patients at risk of recurrent hospital admission. The service will focus on rapid clinical assessment, early intervention and prevention of an emergency admission.
The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering safe, effective and compassionate care in line with Trust values and clinical standards. The role requires excellent communication, organisational skills and the ability to work flexibly in a dynamic environment with our most complex patient group. The post holder will contribute to patient assessment, care delivery and service improvement initiatives, ensuring high standards of care and a positive patient experience.
Working for our organisation
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care.
The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
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We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date.
If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred care to patients under the direction and supervision of a Diabetes Specialist Nurse.
- Support assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised care plans.
- Undertake and record routine clinical observations and measurements, escalating concerns appropriately.
- Accurately document care delivered and contribute to effective handover and communication within the multidisciplinary team.
- Recognise and respond to changes in a patient's condition, escalating promptly to the registered nurse or appropriate professional.
- Participate in health promotion, patient education and support for carers where appropriate.
- Contribute to service improvement, audit and quality initiatives within the clinical area.
- Maintain professional accountability, continuing professional development and compliance with NMC standards and Trust policies.
For further information please see attached job description
Person specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse Associate Training completed
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrable experience of acute hospital setting
- Completed Preceptorship
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Having gained Foundation Nursing Associate degree
Desirable criteria
- NMC Registered Nursing Associate
- Having gained a Foundation Nursing Associate degree
- Basic Computer skills
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills, written and verbal, with proven ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
- Proven ability to prioritise workload
- Time management skills
Desirable criteria
- Proven ability / demonstrable experience of – Directing and instructing others
- Teaching and mentoring skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Peter Kelly
- Job title
- Consultant Diabetes Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01752 439802
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