Band 6 Diabetes Specialist Nurse

West London NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in London seeks a Band 6 Registered Nurse to deliver specialist diabetes care in the community. You will educate healthcare professionals and support patients with Type 2 diabetes while fostering collaboration across care teams. This position requires strong communication skills, leadership potential, and an active NMC registration. Opportunities for professional development and leadership experience are provided.

Qualifications

• Passion for diabetes care and experience in community health.
• Ability to assess and support GP practices in diabetes care.
• Skills in organizing health promotion activities.

Responsibilities

• Collect statistical data for performance reports.
• Attend meetings for professional development and appraisal.
• Assess and support local GP practices on diabetes care.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership potential

Diabetes management

Education

Active NMC registration

Diabetes qualification

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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