Job summaryAre you a diabetes specialist nurse looking for a new role in the community, then we have the role for you.
We are currently recruiting to two full-time band 6 diabetes specialist nurse roles. To be eligible for this role you must currently work or have worked previously as a diabetes specialist nurse. The role can however be offered as a band 5-6 development role for anyone with diabetes experience, but who has not worked as a diabetes specialist nurse before.
We have an exciting opportunity for a diabetes specialist nurse to join our multi-disciplinary team, made up of nurses, dietitians, GPsi's, diabetes facilitators and pharmacists. If successful you would be working across Leeds to provide face to face and telephone clinics, carrying out home visits and providing education groups for patients with type 2 diabetes.
This role would suit someone who is enthusiastic and committed to providing excellent diabetes care, and who wants to further develop their knowledge and skills in this speciality. We, as a team, are committed to staff wellbeing and development, and the successful candidate will be supported to completed NMP if not already done so as this is an essential requirement of the role.
Main duties of the jobThe role requires excellent communication skills as you will undertake complex assessments of patients with diabetes, implement treatment plans and then review and assess, all while promoting self-management for the person with diabetes.
Working hours are predominately 8:30 - 4:30 Monday to Friday.
Car owner/driver is essential for you to undertake this role.
Reasonable adjustments can be considered in accordance to the Equality Act.
Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.
Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers of applicants are reached.
About usWorking for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high-quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
DetailsDate posted: 19 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: VP58D1A560
Job locations: Chapeltown Health Centre, Spencer Place, Leeds, LS7 4BB, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesPlease review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.
Person SpecificationGeneral RequirementsEssential- Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.
Desirable- Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: Chapeltown Health Centre, Spencer Place, Leeds, LS7 4BB, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Clinical Team Manager, Gayle Marshall, gayle.forsyth@nhs.net
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. 
