Job summary
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a dedicated Diabetes / Diabetes Specialist Nurse, where your expertise will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals managing diabetes. In this vital role, you will provide specialised patient care, education, and support to empower patients to manage their condition effectively.

Your understanding of medication administration, able initiate injectables including insulin and patient-centred care will be essential in delivering high-quality services that promote health and well-being. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative environment committed to excellence and continuous improvement.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver comprehensive patient assessments focused on diabetes management, including blood glucose monitoring and symptom evaluation
• Educate patients on diabetes self-care routines, medication use, lifestyle modifications, and dietary considerations
• Administer medications safely and accurately according to prescribed protocols
• Develop personalised care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to optimise treatment outcomes
• Monitor patient progress through regular follow-ups, adjusting care strategies as needed
• Maintain detailed documentation of patient interactions, treatment plans, and clinical observations
• Support patients in understanding their anatomy related to diabetes and its impact on overall health

Skills

• Strong patient care skills with a compassionate approach to supporting individuals with chronic conditions
• In-depth knowledge of human anatomy, particularly related to the endocrine system and metabolic processes involved in diabetes
• Proficiency in medication administration, including insulin injections and other diabetic medications
• Excellent communication skills to educate and motivate patients effectively
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Critical thinking skills for assessing patient needs and developing tailored treatment strategies
• Embracing alternative ways of working the use of technology to support the patient and the practice to achieve goals

About us
This role is ideal for motivated nursing professionals eager to advance their expertise in diabetes care while making a positive impact on patient lives. If you are passionate about health education (Diabetes), possess strong clinical skills, and thrive in a supportive team environment, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Be part of a larger team delivering care to 21K patients in the local areas on the edge of Shefford.

Job responsibilities
BenefitsPulled from the full job description
Free parkingCompany pensionFree flu jabsOn-site parking

Qualifications
Essential

• Professional Registration: Active registration as a Registered Adult Nurse (RNA/RGN) with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or equivalent national regulatory body.
• Specialist Education: A post-registration qualification in Diabetes Care / Diabetes Management (minimum Level 6/BSc level, preferably Level 7/PgCert/MSc).Prescribing Status:
• Independent Nurse Prescriber (V300) status is highly essential or a mandatory requirement to achieve within a specified timeframe to safely initiate and titrate medications.
• Injectable Therapies: Proven, hands-on experience in initiating, titrating, and managing injectable therapies, including multiple daily injection (MDI) insulin regimens, GLP-1 receptor agonists, and biosimilars.

Desirable

• Injectable Therapies: Proven, hands-on experience in initiating, titrating, and managing injectable therapies, including multiple daily injection (MDI) insulin regimens, GLP-1 receptor agonists, and biosimilars.
• Diabetes Management: Minimum of 2 - 3 years of post-registration experience working directly with patients managing Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.