Diabetes Nurse

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Band 6 Nurse to join their Diabetes Specialist Service. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact community health positively through expert Diabetes management and patient education. As part of a collaborative team, you will lead initiatives aimed at improving care quality and outcomes for patients with Diabetes. With a focus on professional development and flexible working options, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in healthcare. Join a supportive organization that values diversity and offers extensive health and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Flexible working options

Up to 27 days annual leave

Health and wellbeing support

Travel expenses paid

Lease car options

Free parking

Annual flu vaccinations

Citizens Advice support

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse with extensive skills in Diabetes management.
• Experience in patient education and mentorship for healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist Diabetes care and management in community settings.
• Assess complex care needs and develop tailored care plans.
• Support and educate patients and staff to enhance Diabetes care quality.

Skills

Diabetes management

Patient education

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Nursing

NMC Registration

Accredited Diabetes Modules

Job description

Employer: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Stonydelph Health Centre
Town: Tamworth
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 (Pro rota)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing date: 18/05/2025 23:59

Diabetes Nurse

Band 6

Job overview

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

You will join a team of Specialist Nurses, Consultants, Educators, and Administrative staff. The service aims to provide Specialist Diabetes support and interventions within the Community and across the primary care network through nurse-led clinics and home visits.

Applicants must have extensive skills in Diabetes management and ideally hold an accredited course in Diabetes or demonstrate a keen interest in Diabetes management, education, teaching, and mentorship for healthcare professionals and patients.

You will support and educate patients, community, and practice staff to improve Diabetes care quality. Non-medical prescribing is advantageous but not essential.

You should be able to travel independently across a large geographical area.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 6 NMC Registered Nurse, you will possess detailed professional and clinical knowledge and serve as a specialist practitioner focusing on:

• Diabetes care and management
• Assessment of complex/specialist care/support needs and development, implementation, and evaluation of care/support packages
• Providing supervisory, training, and leadership responsibilities, with some responsibility for team performance and service development
• Demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills
• Working with the team leader on delegated tasks in team management

Working for our organisation

Joining Team MPFT means supporting your community, with benefits including:

• Career development and progression opportunities
• Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Flexible working options
• Up to 27 days annual leave, increasing to 33 with service
• Extensive health and wellbeing support
• Travel expenses paid for community team roles
• Lease car options, fully insured and maintained, mileage paid at lease car rate
• Salary sacrifice car and bikes
• Free parking at trust sites
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Citizens Advice support and Hardship Fund up to £250

We value diversity and inclusion and offer staff networks for support.

Note: Use of AI in applications will be monitored; applicants must disclose AI use in their application. The vacancy may close early if filled quickly.

Additional information

See attached full job description and personal specification for detailed responsibilities.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing or equivalent (Achieved)
• Registration with NMC (Achieved)
• Non-medical prescribing (advantageous)
• Accredited Diabetes Modules (required)

Other requirements

Must have appropriate UK professional registration. Post subject to DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) 2020.