Job summaryAn opportunity has arisen for the chance to join our diabetes clinical nurse specialist team. The post holder will work as part of the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, Specialist Diabetes Nursing Team.
This is an opportunity to work as a member of a specialist multidisciplinary team comprising consultants, nurses, dietitians, and support staff to develop an innovative integrated service.
Main duties of the jobAn opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Specialist has become available to join the Diabetes & Endocrinology Team at the University Hospitals of Derby & Burton (UHDB). We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual who wishes to become part of a successful team working across Derby and East Staffordshire.
The role includes working across the different services the Diabetes Specialist Nurses cover. The service covers community clinics at Florence Nightingale Community Hospital and the Diabetes Centre at Queens Hospital Burton as well as in the broader community; inpatient reviews on both sites; foot clinic at the Royal Derby Hospital; insulin pump clinic, antenatal clinic and renal clinic.
It is an opportunity to develop your interest in diabetes and support a growing team of Nurse Specialists. An interest in diabetes is essential. We will support you with learning needs to become a specialist diabetes nurse. You will spend time in each specialist areas within our team developing on knowledge and expertise in these areas within diabetes. All these skills you will be able to take forward with you in the future.
Closing date of applications: 20 August 2026Interview date: 3 September 2026This position is offered as a secondment. Accordingly, you are required to consult with your manager and obtain approval prior to submitting your application.About usAs a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4 th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
DetailsDate posted07 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 6
Salary£39,959 to £48,117 a year
pro rata pa
ContractSecondment
Working patternPart-time,
Job share
Reference number320-MED-1987
Job locationsCross site UHDB and Community
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa \| NHS Employers
Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK
Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa \| NHS Employers
Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK
Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Person SpecificationEducation & QualificationsEssential- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Significant post registration at Band 5 or higher
Desirable- Evidence of degree/working towards higher degree or equivalent experience
Experience & KnowledgeEssential- Evidence Diabetes knowledge in current role
- Evidence of management/leadership skills/mentoring skills
Desirable- Link nurse in diabetes
- Diabetes qualification
SkillsEssential- Able to manage an acutely unwell patient with diabetes problem (hypoglycaemia, DKA, etc) and evidence this
Desirable- Awareness of CGM and diabetes technology
- Deputising for senior lead in previous working areas
Communication and interpersonal skillsEssential- Evidence of communication skills with patients/staff/relatives
Person SpecificationEducation & QualificationsEssential- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Significant post registration at Band 5 or higher
Desirable- Evidence of degree/working towards higher degree or equivalent experience
Experience & KnowledgeEssential- Evidence Diabetes knowledge in current role
- Evidence of management/leadership skills/mentoring skills
Desirable- Link nurse in diabetes
- Diabetes qualification
SkillsEssential- Able to manage an acutely unwell patient with diabetes problem (hypoglycaemia, DKA, etc) and evidence this
Desirable- Awareness of CGM and diabetes technology
- Deputising for senior lead in previous working areas
Communication and interpersonal skillsEssential- Evidence of communication skills with patients/staff/relatives
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).
Additional informationDisclosure 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 nameUniversity Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
AddressCross site UHDB and Community
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
AddressCross site UHDB and Community
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Lead Diabetes Specialist Nurse
Jessica Lodge
jessica.lodge1@nhs.net
01332787671
DetailsDate posted07 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 6
Salary£39,959 to £48,117 a year
pro rata pa
ContractSecondment
Working patternPart-time,
Job share
Reference number320-MED-1987
Job locationsCross site UHDB and Community
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
United Kingdom
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