Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Community Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality diabetes care across community settings. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in improving patient outcomes, promoting self-management, and reducing health inequalities for people living with diabetes.

The post holder will contribute to the Kingston Tier 3 Diabetes team by: -

• Delivering evidence-based practice for patients with Type 2 Diabetes in the community with Multidisciplinary Team clinics across the borough of Kingston.
• Working collaboratively with the Kingston Tier 3 Diabetes Multidisciplinary Team and others to meet the needs of patients and carers.
• Supporting and providing mentorship to other team members and Primary Care colleagues.

Main Duties of the Job

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients with diabetes in community settings, under the guidance of senior clinicians.
• Undertake clinical assessments and contribute to the development and implementation of individualised care plans.
• Support the management of patients with Type 2 diabetes, including blood glucose monitoring and lifestyle advice.
• Assist with and, where trained, initiate and adjust diabetes treatments (including insulin) in line with agreed protocols and competency level.
• Provide structured and informal education to patients, carers, and families to support self-management.
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team, liaising with GPs, dietitians, podiatrists, and secondary care services.
• Offer advice and basic diabetes education to primary care staff and other community healthcare professionals.
• Recognise and escalate concerns relating to complex cases, deteriorating patients, or diabetes-related complications.
• Support hospital admission avoidance by monitoring patients in the community and identifying early signs of deterioration.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical records in accordance with Trust policies and NMC standards.
• Participate in audit, service evaluation, and quality improvement activities.
• Contribute to health promotion initiatives, including diabetes prevention and early intervention strategies.
• Maintain and develop own clinical knowledge and competencies in diabetes care through ongoing professional development.

About Us
Developmentand staff wellbeing Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

At KRFT we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential

• Registered first level nurse

Desirable

• Mentor/teaching qualification

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of Type 2 Diabetes medication
• Good understanding of diabetes

Desirable

Skills / Abilities
Essential

• Demonstrate change-management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrate ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families

Desirable

• Clinical leadership skills
• Teaching and mentorship experience in a clinical setting

Experience
Essential

• Significant years of post registration experience

Desirable

• Experience of providing care to adults with diabetes in a clinical setting, including involvement in nurse-led management of long-term conditions.
• Experience in implementing protocols and clinical guidelines

Additional Information
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).

Employer Details
Employer name: Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Merritt Health Centre, 60 Merritt Gardens, Chessington, KT9 2GY, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer Contact Details
For questions about the job, contact:
Service Manager: Michelle Hoooper
Email: michelle.hooper1@nhs.net
Phone: 02087144070