Closing date: 26 July 2026

Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Diabetes (including Endocrinology service) Specialist Nurse to deliver expert, evidence-based care across our Integrated Diabetes services (Inpatient service) . You will provide leadership, manage a caseload of complex patients, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated care pathways are implemented effectively. We have two vacancies: one full time (37.5 hours) and part time (15 hours) To work independently whilst supporting the team in the management of clinical caseload within your specialist field. Continuing responsibility for assessment of health needs and development and evaluation of standards of care

Main duties of the job

• Provide expert assessment, advice, and treatment for people with diabetes and endocrine conditions across hospital, community, and outpatient settings.
• Manage your own patient caseload, delivering individualized care plans that promote optimal health outcomes.
• Offer ongoing education and support to patients and families to enhance self-management and quality of life.
• Teach and train patients, carers, and healthcare staff, fostering confidence in managing complex conditions.
• Develop educational resources and programs tailored to different learning needs and clinical settings.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams--including doctors, dietitians, and pharmacists--to ensure coordinated, holistic care.
• Act as a key point of contact for complex cases, ensuring effective communication and continuity of care.
• Contribute to service development initiatives to enhance care delivery and patient experience.
• Conduct audits, collect data, and apply research findings to improve standards and clinical outcomes.
• Support team growth by sharing expertise, mentoring colleagues, and promoting best practices.
• Take an active role in clinical governance, policy development, and innovation in care pathways.

About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations: 1. Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development 2. Widening access (anchor institution) and employability 3. Improving the experience of staff with disability 4. Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development 5. Making equalities mainstream

Job responsibilities
All the following are to be carried out while working in close collaboration with members of the multi-disciplinary team led by a Consultant. To demonstrate clinical expertise within the speciality and work autonomously, managing own allocated clinics independently and seeking guidance/support when necessary.
To co-ordinate the specialty care within the Trust/CCG, including outreach clinics within the region.
To become an essential member, and point of contact and resource for the multi-disciplinary team and patients and carers.
Carries out diagnostic/therapeutic interventions as an independent practitioner, interprets, writes reports and commences further possible treatment on the basis of the findings.
Carries out complex therapeutic/investigational procedures under indirect supervision of the Consultant. Ensuring that they are carried out using safe practice and under agreed guidelines/protocols to ensure that the highest possible standard is obtained based on competent clinical practice.
To demonstrate the ability to develop new skills, to provide an expert high quality, nurse-led service.
To provide ongoing follow-up care and support ( telephone support / nurse led clinics / outpatient clinics and outreach clinics)
To develop the service in a structured interdisciplinary way, initiating on-going change and progression in the expanding role of a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
To develop interdisciplinary clinical management protocols and work within them.
Autonomously or in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, manage the care of patients carrying out relevant interventions, within agreed clinical protocols and in line with current practice/trends.
To offer a supportive service to patients and their carers, disseminating specialist knowledge enabling individuals to try and adapt to any changes to their body image and life experiences. Liaising with other healthcare professionals when necessary.
To provide, promote and maintain a support and advice service to patients and their carers, to include provision of information giving from diagnosis through to all stages of the disease process, in liaison with relevant healthcare professionals.
To maintain accurate and legible records of all clinical and legal documentation with regard to Statutory and Trust policies.
To assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care within the acute and community setting
To control patient admission via direct referral and with consultant guidance and supervision.
Be aware of, understand, and act upon the Divisional Business Plan, with particular reference to nursing care, in order to participate in the re-formulation of nursing aspects of the plan.
When required, investigate the nursing aspects of incidents/complaints and initiate corrective action.

Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential

• Registered Nurse Level 1 register with NMC
• 1st Level Degree or equivalent
• Teaching and assessing qualification
• Diabetes specialist course

Desirable

• DAFNE Educator
• Independent nurse prescriber
• Accredited qualification in insulin therapy

Experience
Essential

• Significant post-registration nursing experience
• Clinical experience in diabetes in a specialist role
• Ability to work autonomously
• Good time management and prioritisation skills

Desirable

• Previous experience in specialist nurse
• Initiated or been involved in relevant research

Knowledge
Essential

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Effective decision making skills
• Knowledge and understanding of the relevant NICE guidance
• Organisational and time management skills

Desirable

• IT skills
• Knowledge of research and audit
• Ability to use EPR
• Advanced training skills in therapeutic/ diagnostic procedures relevant to diabetes

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. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).