Community Diabetes Specialist Nurse - Band 5 or 6 (Annex 21)

NHS Scotland; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Community Diabetes Specialist Nurse with a forward-thinking health service. This role is pivotal in bridging primary and secondary care for diabetes patients, enhancing their journey through dedicated support and education. You will work within a collaborative environment, developing your expertise in diabetes management while ensuring patients receive the best care possible. If you are passionate about diabetes care and have the skills to work autonomously and as part of a team, this position offers a chance to make a real difference in the community. Join us in our commitment to improving patient outcomes and advancing your career in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years nursing experience with current NMC registration.
• Experience in diabetes assessment and management required.

Responsibilities

• Support patient self-management and prevent hospital admissions.
• Collaborate with health and social care teams for diabetes care.

Skills

Diabetes Care

Communication Skills

Autonomous Work

Team Collaboration

Pharmacological Knowledge

Education

First-Level Registered Nurse

Post-registration Diabetes Module

MSc-level Diabetes Modules

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Community Diabetes Specialist Nurse - Band 5 or 6 (Annex 21)

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated first-level registered nurse to join Fife’s Community Diabetes Specialist Nurse Service at 1.0 WTE.

Fife Community Diabetes Specialist Nurse Service operates Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:00, with a 60-minute lunch break. The service acts as an interface between Primary and Secondary Care for patients with complex diabetes, aiming to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and support patient self-management.

We are committed to improving the patient journey through collaboration with other Health and Social Care and multi-agency teams. We work closely with Secondary Care Diabetes Service, including In-patient DSNs, to provide early supported discharge, and offer education sessions and support to professionals in GP practices, community nursing, care homes, and hospitals.

You will demonstrate a passion for diabetes care, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously and in a team. Evidence of recent CPD at degree level minimum is required, along with a recognized diabetes specialty module. Post-graduate study in diabetes is encouraged.

This role involves using various IT systems; proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is essential. Reliable travel across Fife to multiple sites, including patient homes, is required.

Minimum requirements for Band 6 applicants include:

• Minimum 2 years 1st level nursing experience and current NMC registration
• At least 1 year of clinical experience in diabetes assessment and management within relevant settings
• Independent Non-medical Prescribing Qualification
• Recognized Post-registration Diabetes Module or readiness to undertake MSc-level diabetes modules
• Good pharmacological knowledge of diabetes medications and treatments

If you meet these criteria, the service offers supervision, training, mentorship, and support to develop diabetes knowledge and skills, including insulin management and achieving TREND/WAND CSN competencies.

Applicants not meeting all criteria for Band 6 but demonstrating relevant experience and passion may be considered as Band 5 trainees under Annex 21, with progression to Band 6 upon achieving competencies and qualifications.

For informal enquiries, contact Interim Team Leader Lynne O’Neill at 07774 434768 or [e-mail].

Legislative changes from 1 April 2025 may affect criminal records checks, including PVG scheme requirements for regulated roles. NHS Fife is committed to equality, diversity, and making reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or long-term conditions.