Diabetes Specialist Nurse

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in the UK is seeking a Band 6 Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join their Diabetes Service. The role requires experience in diabetes nursing and involves developing the skills of both patients and staff. Ideal candidates should have a degree, a registered nurse qualification, and a commitment to professional development. The position requires attendance at interviews scheduled for November 19, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in diabetes care at postgraduate diploma level.
• Commitment to further training essential for specialist role.
• Knowledge in the field of diabetes care required.

Responsibilities

• Provide diabetes education to patients and staff.
• Demonstrate knowledge of diabetes nursing.
• Collaborate within the diabetes service team.

Skills

Diabetes clinical assessment

Diabetes education programmes

Welsh language skills

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Registered Nurse, Part 1 of the NMC register

Teaching Qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join the Diabetes Service at Glangwili General Hospital.

Successful completion of TREND-UK competencies will be required and experience in diabetes nursing.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge of diabetes nursing , diabetes clinical assessment and delivering specific diabetes education programmes to patients and staff.

We are a friendly small diabetes team and supportive to development in the role and welcome new team members wishing to develop their career in diabetes specialist nursing.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Interviews will be held on 19/11/2025.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Registered Nurse, Part 1 of the NMC register
• Holder of a degree or equivalent qualification or Experience
• Knowledge in the field of diabetes care and demonstrable practice
• Commitment to further training and development essential for specialist role
• Teaching Qualification
• Research and audit knowledge
• Awareness of clinical governance
• DAFNE trained

Experience

• Post registration experience of working within diabetes care to postgraduate diploma level
• Experience of working in primary or community care Diabetes and pregnancy for gestational diabetes and pre existing diabetes Insulin pump and diabetes technology

Language Skills

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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 Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Senior Lead Clinical Diabetes Nurse Specialist

£39,263 to £47,280 a yearper annum pro rata