Diabetes Nurse

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Diabetes Nurse to provide specialist support and education. The role involves assessing complex needs, developing care packages, and mentoring healthcare professionals and patients. Candidates must be NMC registered nurses with extensive diabetes management skills. This position is part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving diabetes care in the community, offering career development and support.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Ongoing training and support

Qualifications

• Extensive skills in diabetes management required.
• Accredited course in diabetes management preferred.
• Experience in patient education and mentorship is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage diabetes care and provide specialist support.
• Assess complex care needs and develop care packages.
• Supervise and train team members as necessary.
• Demonstrate initiative in problem-solving and care delivery.

Skills

Diabetes management

Education and mentorship

Problem-solving

Team performance management

Education

Degree in Nursing or Equivalent

Registration with NMC

Non-medical prescribing

Accredited Diabetes Modules

Job description

Diabetes Nurse

Closing date: 27 January 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for a NMC Registered Band 6 Nurse to join our Diabetes Specialist Service based in North Staffordshire.

You will join our team of Specialist Nurses, Consultants, Educators, and Administration staff. The aim of the service is to provide specialist diabetes support and interventions within the community and across the primary care network through nurse‑led clinics and home visits.

You must have extensive and demonstrable skills specifically in diabetes management and will ideally hold an accredited course in diabetes or demonstrate a keen interest in diabetes management together with a keen interest in education, teaching and mentorship for health‑care professionals and patients.

You will additionally play a key role in supporting and educating patients, as well as community and practice staff, to improve the quality of diabetes care.

This opportunity will support professional development and enhance diabetes knowledge. Non‑medical prescribing, while not essential, إدارة advantageous.

You will be required to travel independently across a large geographical area.

Main duties of the job

• Diabetes care and management.
• Provide assessment of complex/specialist care/support needs and in the development, implementation, and evaluation of care/support packages.
• Provideacion supervisory, training and leadership responsibilities where appropriate and will have some responsibility for team performance and service developments/improvements.
• Demonstrate initiative and be creative in finding solutions to problems.
• Work with the team leader undertaking delegated tasks in team management.

About us

Come and work with us at our award‑winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke‑on‑Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or Vegetab kō problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non‑clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported Sas and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job responsibilities

Please find attached full job description and personal specification to understand the roles detailed responsibilities.

Person Specification

Degree in Nursing or Equivalent

• Achieved

Registration with NMC

• Achieved

Non medical prescribing

• Achieved

Accredited Diabetes Modules

• Achieved

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Discovery and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.