Diabetes Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland seeks a Diabetes Clinical Nurse Specialist for a full-time role in Shetland. The position involves delivering care alongside the Lead Nurse, requiring strong communication, IT, and organisational skills. This role provides the opportunity for career advancement through developmental training, with salary ranges based on experience.

Benefits

Distant Islands Allowance

Full support from the Lead Nurse

Qualifications

• Nurse with medical experience and evidence-based care knowledge.
• Ability to work autonomously and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Enthusiastic to bring new ideas to the service.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Lead Diabetes Specialist Nurse in care delivery.
• Develop and expand clinical skills after completing competencies.
• Provide care on NHS Shetland.

Skills

Communication

IT Skills

Organisation

Teaching

Education

Registered Nurse degree

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Substantive

Full Time – 37 hours per week

Band 5 - Salary Range £33,247 - £41,424 per annum (whilst in development role)

Band 6 - Salary Range £41,608 - £50,702 per annum

Distant Islands Allowance of £2,380 per annum

This exciting role will allow the successful applicant to work alongside the Lead Diabetes Specialist Nurse in the delivery of care across NHS Shetland.

We are seeking an experienced nurse, with previous medical experience who is committed and has a knowledge of evidence based care. You will have excellent communication, IT skills, organisation and teaching skills, together with an enthusiasm to bring new ideas to the service. The ability to work autonomously and within the multidisciplinary team setting is essential.

The post holder will receive full support from the Lead Diabetes Specialist nurse and will be given the opportunity to develop and expand their clinical skills to a more advanced level.

On completion of set clinical competencies as a Band 5, the post holder will then undertake more advanced training and development as part of the Band 6 aspect of the role – approximately 12 months from appointment.

Job descriptions for both aspects of the role are included

For an informal discussion, please contact Alison Irvine (Lead Diabetes Nurse Specialist) on 01595 3000 ext. 3444 or via her mobile on 07990795274

Interview date: 15/07/25

*Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.

For more information and to apply:

If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line or by calling 0161 850 2004.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.