Diabetes Specialist Nurse

NHS; Bradford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Diabetes Nurse Specialist in Bradford. You will manage patient care and deliver education in community clinics and hospitals. Ideal candidates must have appropriate NMC registration and significant post-registration experience in a clinical specialty. Full-time, permanent role with a salary range of £38,682 to £46,580 per year.

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration experience in relevant clinical specialty.
• Experience of assessment, development, implementation of care programs.
• Experience in participating in clinical audit.
• Knowledge of NHS national targets.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support to diabetes care clinics.
• Manage a defined caseload of patients with diabetes.
• Deliver structured patient diabetes education sessions.
• Support implementation of national initiatives to improve care.

Skills

Report writing/presentation skills

Computer literate with Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Ability to work as part of a team

Leadership skills and time management

Skills in teaching individuals and small groups

Education

NMC Registration (RN/RM/RN Child)

Degree or equivalent qualification or experience

Post registration qualification in relevant specialty

Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP)

Job description

Overview

Job summary

Closing Date: 15 October 2025.

Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: 16 October 2025.

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: Commencing 27 October 2025.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main responsibilities

• The post holder will work as part of the diabetes integrated multi-disciplinary team providing clinical support to community based intermediate diabetes care clinics, specialist diabetes clinics, and the in-patient population with diabetes. They will manage a defined caseload of patients with Diabetes, providing specialist nursing support, advice, education and/or care, and will participate in the delivery of structured patient diabetes education sessions and healthcare professional education for both community and hospital-based staff. Clinical care will be delivered at numerous primary and secondary care locations across Bradford.
• They will work as part of an innovative diabetes nursing team, supporting the implementation of Think Glucose across Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust (BTHFT). They will carry continuing responsibility for the assessment of needs, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards within BTHFT.

The diabetes specialist team delivers a range of patient orientated structured education sessions, many accredited by a national scheme (Qismet). The post holder will take an active part in this service and will take daily responsibility for managing a defined caseload, assessing patient needs and delivering individualised care and treatment for people with diabetes.

The post holder will participate in providing clinical care and education across both primary and secondary care settings and will support the implementation of national initiatives to improve inpatient diabetes care.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We are keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Details

• Date posted: 01 October 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum (pro rata)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 389-25-7446094-A
• Job locations: Bradford Royal Infirmary and Horton Park Centre, Duckworth Lane, Bradford, BD9 6RJ

Job description: See attached full job description and personal specification for a detailed outline of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

• Essential: Significant post-registration experience, including experience of working in a relevant clinical specialty
• Essential: Experience of assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients/service-users/staff
• Essential: Experience of participating in clinical audit

Desirable

• Experience in policy development
• Experience of developing innovative practice
• Experience of working in an MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries

Skills

• Report writing / presentation skills
• Computer literate with Word/Excel/PowerPoint
• Clinical credibility and skills specific to the area of specialty
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Organised with prioritisation and delegation skills
• Mentoring and advanced communication skills
• Leadership skills and time management
• Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups
• Evidence of reflective practice
• Desirable: Change management skills

Knowledge

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Knowledge of National Guidance (e.g., National Service Frameworks, NICE)
• Knowledge of NHS national targets and priorities
• Knowledge of the needs of the defined caseload

Qualifications

• Essential: Appropriate NMC Registration (RN/RM/RN Child)
• Essential: Degree or equivalent qualification or experience
• Essential: Post registration qualification in relevant specialty
• Essential: Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent
• Essential: Evidence of current CPD

Notes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a disclosure check will be required.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship will be considered. See UK Visas and Immigration guidelines.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Bradford Royal Infirmary and Horton Park Centre, Duckworth Lane, Bradford, BD9 6RJ

Website: https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk