Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the trusts values and behaviours. 

To communicate with all colleagues within the department, in areas of practice and to ensure all colleagues caring for patients in both primary and secondary care are informed of changes in diabetes management. This should be done in a timely manner. 

Staff are expected to behave in a professional manner and to be ambassadors for the diabetes team and the trust. 

All members of the diabetes team are valued and expected to contribute to the team to ensure tasks are achieved and with due regard to the welfare of all colleagues.  

Maintaining contemporaneous and accurate clinical records at all times. 

To assist in the implementation of national diabetes strategies and recommendations. 

All concerns and issues should be escalated to line manager promptly. 

To participate in projects related to service development and attend service development meetings and any related project groups. 

No financial budget responsibilities but all staff are expected to use all resources appropriately. 

To maintain stock control and order specialist supplies within current resources.   

To be forward looking regarding own and team future clinics, and promptly escalate to manager any staffing or other resource issues which may impact on staff or patient care and safety 

To manage complex activities and plan specialist nursing service provision for patients, including education, training. 

To propose changes to working practice incorporating national and local recommendations, guidelines, targets, and available resources. To contribute to specialist protocols for own area, including leading and contributing to the way diabetes services in the local area are organised with support of manager. 

To support specific research or clinical audit projects within the department. 

To keep updated with current research/evidence relevant to patient care, treatments and service developments. 

Fulfil all NMC and Trust Requirements for training, update and continuous professional development. 

Assist and participate in developing and delivering training for other healthcare professionals. 

To be responsible for own professional development and identify areas for learning reflecting Trust and diabetes team priorities. To adhere to professional code of practice and maintain portfolio for revalidation. 

To reflect on current practice, have an innovative approach, and challenge where appropriate. 

To act as a positive role model for health professionals and act as an ambassador for the diabetes centre and specialist nursing. 

To manage change and have the ability to both promote and advance skills and practices within and outside of the diabetes team. 

To receive clinical referrals directly from, and refer directly to other healthcare professionals, working in partnership with a range of other specialist colleagues to ensure optimal quality care.  

To provide on-going specialist diabetes education and training for patients, nursing and medical staff, evaluating behaviour change against outcomes.  

To be able to impart knowledge and skills to patients to enable and empower them to make informed decisions about their care, and gain confidence in self-management skills.  

To provide specialist advice and education for people with diabetes who have developed foot complications requiring specialist podiatry intervention. 

To provide specialist advice and education for inpatients and their carers/relatives to promote self-care and self-management strategies. 

To provide opportunities for health promotion to patients and healthcare professionals.   

To have excellent analytical and judgmental skills to enable analysis of complex facts to improve care for people with diabetes. To demonstrate specialist expertise underpinned by theory and incorporating evidence based practice. To demonstrate skills in assessing and interpreting patient’s condition and to take appropriate action in the light of their clinical need.  

To order appropriate diagnostic investigations to assist in managing and coordinating care of people with diabetes i.e. pathology tests.  

To be able to assist in emergency situations, according to Trust Policy. 

To assess, develop, implement, and evaluate specialist nursing care plans.