Band 6 Diabetes Specialist Nurse

NHS; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Brighton is seeking a Band 6 Registered Nurse with expertise in diabetes care. You will provide specialist services, educate healthcare professionals, and support patients with Type 2 diabetes. The ideal candidate will have an active NMC registration, a passion for improving diabetes management, and the ability to work collaboratively across various settings. This role offers opportunities to enhance clinical expertise and leadership experience.

Qualifications

• 4 years post-registration experience required.
• 1 year experience in Diabetes or Community Nursing qualification.
• Participation in audit and multi-agency working.

Responsibilities

• Assess and support local GP practices.
• Promote health awareness in the community.
• Deliver specialist diabetes services and education.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to teach clients and colleagues

IT Skills

Presentation Skill (using PowerPoint)

Education

RGN

ENB 928 or Warwick Certificate in Diabetes Care

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

This role seeks a Band 6 Registered Nurse with a passion for diabetes care, strong communication skills, and leadership potential. As a Community Diabetes Specialist Nurse in Ealing, you'll deliver specialist services, educate healthcare professionals, and support patients with Type 2 diabetes through structured programs.

You'll work across various settings, including home visits, and foster collaboration between acute, community, and social care teams. With an active NMC registration and diabetes qualification, you'll help shape service development, introduce innovative practices, and empower non-specialist staff to improve diabetes management.

The position offers opportunities to enhance both clinical expertise and leadership experience.

Main duties of the job

• The collection of statistical data and activity as required/requested to contribute to e.g. performance report
• To attend regular meetings with the Matron /Team Leader to undertake PDP and appraisal
• To attend and contribute to the Integrated Diabetes Service and multi-disciplinary team meetings across the primary and secondary care setting
• To represent the Integrated Diabetes Service and/or Specialist Services at appropriate meetings locally, regionally and nationally.
• To assess and support local GP practices and provide specialist support to improve the standards and delivery of diabetes care
• To support and up skill GPs ,Pharmacist & Practice Nurses in delivering Level 1 & 2 care in their clinical networks
• To maintain a clinical case including patients who are housebound
• To promote national guidance and policy such as NICE Guidelines and proposed changes to working practices in order to identify patients with diabetes and improve their care.
• Organize and implement health promotion in the local community through public awareness days

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• RGN
• ENB 928 or Warwick Certificate in Diabetes Care (CIDC) or equivalent
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Nurse Prescriber

Experience

• 4 Years post registration
• 1 year experience in Diabetes or Community Nursing qualification / experience
• Case load management
• Participation in Audit
• Multiagency working
• Teaching
• Group Facilitation / DESMOND trained

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to teach clients and colleagues both formally and informally
• Ability to work across boundaries to develop new ways of working / service delivery
• Presentation Skill (e.g. using Power Point)
• Facilitate Change/team building
• Ability to plan own work load and manage time effectively
• IT Skills
• Knowledge of current developments in nursing & diabetes care.
• Is able to demonstrate an understanding and empathy relating to the condition of diabetes and the challenges facing the diabetic patient.

Special Requirements

• Car Driver / owner
• Full UK drivers licence

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.