The post holder will be expected to deliver patient centred advice, support and care specifically for service users with pre-existing diabetes and to those who develop gestational diabetes (GDM) during pregnancy.
The post holder will be a key member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), working alongside the diabetes team of obstetricians, diabetologists, Diabetes Specialist Nurses (DSNs) and dietitians. Through effective working practices, the post holder will continue the philosophy of jointly working with other health care professionals to develop a holistic support network for pregnant women with diabetes.
In addition to the clinical role, the post holder will aim to raise the awareness and improve standards of screening for diabetes and inpatient diabetes care through planning and implementation of specialised programmes of education and training.
In this role you will provide highly specialised advice to support to women with pre-existing diabetes, those who develop diabetes during their pregnancy, their families and other health care professionals.
You will be expected to address the needs of patients from different ethnic minority groups, their families and carers with respect to advice, support and educational materials provided in a variety of formats to meet their needs.
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Amanda Nielsen Job title: Community Matron Email address: amanda.nielsen@nhs.net Telephone number: 01689 864855
