Diabetes and Endocrine Specialist Nurse | Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare foundation in Bolton seeks a Diabetes and Endocrine Specialist Nurse to deliver expert care in both specialties. This full-time position involves patient education, team collaboration, and providing specialized services. Candidates should have advanced nursing skills and relevant experience. Development from Band 6 to Band 7 will be considered.

Qualifications

• Autonomous advanced practitioner with experience in Diabetes and Endocrine care.
• Ability to provide expert service in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Excellent communication skills for patient and staff education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality integrated Diabetes and Endocrine services.
• Act as a resource and educator for patients and healthcare staff.
• Maintain working relationships with the diabetes and endocrine MDT.

Skills

Advanced practitioner skills

Patient education

Collaboration with healthcare teams

Education

Nursing degree

Specialization in Diabetes or Endocrine care

Job description

Overview

Bolton Hospital Foundation Trust are looking for a Diabetes and Endocrine Specialist Nurse, Band 7 for a full time post. This is a unique post where the successful candidate would work full time split over 2 specialities, working 2.5 days as a Diabetes specialist Nurse and 2.5 days as a Endocrine specialist nurse. Band 6 - 7 development would be considered for a suitable candidate.

Responsibilities

• To work as an autonomous, advanced practitioner and effectively deliver an expert service within the specialist area from an inpatient and outpatient base.
• To contribute to a high quality integrated Diabetes and Endocrine service that provides care for patients who have a diagnosis of Diabetes or established Endocrine conditions within primary, secondary and specialist care.
• To provide specialist care to patients ensuring both the patient and their families are fully informed and supported.
• To act as a resource and educator for both patients and staff in a hospital and community setting, providing advice and knowledge in managing these high-risk groups of patients.
• Maintain working relationships with the Diabetes and Endocrine MDT including Consultants, Specialist Nurses, Podiatrists, Dietitians, Support staff and clerical teams.

About Bolton Foundation Trust

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate and community health care serving the population of Bolton. This provides us with an opportunity for our services to work closely with our partners in primary care and the local authority to ensure a seamless service for our patients.

At Bolton Foundation Trust, our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of care, and we are guided by our Trust Values. We are proud that our Trust is a centre of excellence for maternity, neonatal and care for children, and that it has been rated as Good by the Quality Care Commission (CQC). This is in recognition of the patient experience and quality of care that our staff provide to patients. It is supported by our Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Framework for Professional Practice.

Application information

Bolton Hospital Foundation Trust are looking for a Diabetes and Endocrine Specialist Nurse, Band 7 for a full time post. This is a unique post where the successful candidate would work full time split over 2 specialities, working 2.5 days as a Diabetes specialist Nurse and 2.5 days as a Endocrine specialist nurse. Band 6 - 7 development would be considered for a suitable candidate.

Please view the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Sep 2025