Diabetes Clinical Nurse Specialist/Diabetes Specialist Nurse

NHS; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Diabetes Specialist Nurse on a fixed-term contract in Maidstone. You'll work across inpatient and outpatient services, managing diabetes care and collaborating with healthcare providers. The role requires strong clinical skills and a commitment to service improvement, with flexible working options available.

Benefits

At least 27 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme membership

Blue Light Card eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience managing diabetes in specialist clinics.
• Willingness to undertake mentorship and counselling qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver expert nursing services within diabetes.
• Manage patient caseloads and provide support to patients and families.
• Participate in research and audit activities.

Skills

Communication

Clinical assessment

Teaching

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 1 NMC Adult Registered Nurse

Diabetes diploma/certificate

Non-Medical Independent Prescriber

Mentorship qualification

Counselling qualification

Job description

Diabetes Clinical Nurse Specialist/Diabetes Specialist Nurse

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Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust on a fixed-term contract for 12 months.

Are you a DSN who is enthusiastic, highly motivated, and forward-thinking? Would you be keen to help us improve service delivery around pregnancy, technology including insulin pump therapy?

Do you have proven clinical skills and experience working as a diabetes specialist nurse? Have you managed clinics such as Type 1 services, YAC, or pump therapy? Do you have experience with antenatal care or spoke services?

Strong nurse-led outpatient experience is essential.

You should be self-motivated, organized, computer literate, and possess excellent interpersonal skills, with a commitment to service provision and ongoing professional development.

While roles are cross-site, we are specifically looking for a Diabetes Specialist Nurse to support our outpatient services at Maidstone Hospital, working three days a week, Monday to Friday, 9-5.

Main duties of the job

Our service offers diabetes specialist nurses the opportunity to work across inpatient, outpatient, and community roles, providing a broad range of experience and skills. Responsibilities include:

1. Working as an autonomous practitioner to coordinate and deliver expert nursing services within diabetes.
2. Managing patient caseloads.
3. Providing full information and support to patients and families.
4. Developing evidence-based clinical nursing practices aligned with current research and guidelines.
5. Collaborating with colleagues and establishing clear communication with primary healthcare providers.
6. Participating in research and audit activities.

We are a friendly team that supports new members joining our service.

If interested, please contact the Diabetes CNS Lead for further details or to arrange an informal visit.

When applying, clearly demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the role criteria, including your specific experience and knowledge acquired since becoming a DSN/PN or spoke nurse.

About us

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide, ranked second-best to work for in the South East in 2023. We serve around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex with a team of over 8,000 staff, providing general and specialized services, including cancer care through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, joined the Trust in October 2024. It offers planned care, diagnostic services, and consultation rooms.

Flexible working? We support flexible arrangements to accommodate your needs. Contact us to discuss options.

Benefits include:

• At least 27 days annual leave plus public holidays (pro-rata for part-time).
• NHS Pension Scheme membership with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance.
• Blue Light Card eligibility.
• And more benefits detailed in our benefits documents.

Job responsibilities

Review the role's detailed criteria in the person specification and provide specific examples demonstrating your suitability. Ensure your application is error-free.

Note: Appointment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check at Enhanced level, including checks against vulnerable adults and children.

All successful applicants will complete our corporate trust induction and the Trust's 2-week RN induction program, which involves travel, classroom sessions, and e-learning.

Person Specification

Qualification

• Level 1 NMC Adult Registered Nurse
• Minimum of one: Diabetes diploma/certificate, Non-Medical Independent Prescriber, teaching qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing diabetes in specialist clinics (renal, pregnancy/gestational, pump, YAC).
• Mentorship qualification or willingness to undertake.
• Counselling qualification or willingness to undertake.
• Non-Medical Independent Prescriber or willingness to undertake.

Experience/Knowledge

• Extensive diabetes knowledge with previous DSN experience.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience in clinical supervision and mentoring.
• Understanding and empathy skills.
• Contributing to policy and protocol development.
• Knowledge of diabetes management and technology.
• Experience with change implementation.
• Familiarity with NICE and NSF guidelines.

Skills

• Excellent communication (oral and written).
• Clinical assessment skills and willingness to develop them.
• Effective teaching and interpersonal skills.
• Self-awareness of limitations and knowing when to seek advice.
• Experience with research and audit programs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a satisfactory DBS check at the Enhanced level, including checks against vulnerable adults and children.

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per annum, pro-rata.