Diabetes Specialist Nurse

NHS; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Carmarthen is seeking a Band 6 Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join their Diabetes Service. The ideal candidate will have experience in diabetes nursing and the ability to deliver education programs to patients. This part-time, permanent role offers opportunities for professional development in a friendly team environment. Knowledge of the Welsh language is desirable.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a commitment to further training.
• Experience working within diabetes care to diploma level.
• Knowledge of diabetes clinical assessment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver diabetes education programs to patients and staff.
• Demonstrate knowledge of diabetes care.
• Participate in further training and development.

Skills

Knowledge in diabetes nursing

Communication in Welsh

Post-registration experience in diabetes care

Education

Registered Nurse

Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Band 6 Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join the Diabetes Service at Glangwili General Hospital. TREND-UK competencies required and experience in diabetes nursing.

Main duties

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; English and/or Welsh speakers are 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 provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. Services are provided in four main hospitals (Bronglais, Glangwili, Prince Philip, Withybush), five community hospitals, two integrated care centres, 47 general practices, dental practices, pharmacies, ophthalmic services, and numerous mental health and learning disabilities services.

Details

Date posted: 05 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,263 to £47,280 per year pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 100-NMR345-1125

Job locations: Glangwili General Hospital, Dolgwili Road, Carmarthen, SA31 2AF

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 bilingualism and welcomes applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable; if not met, learning options and staff support are available during employment.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

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

Experience

• Essential: Post-registration experience of working within diabetes care to postgraduate diploma level

Desirable: 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

• Desirable: Welsh speaker (Level 1)

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a disclosure check.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship will be considered. For details see guidance on skilled worker sponsorship and overseas criminal records checks.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer: Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address: Glangwili General Hospital, Dolgwili Road, Carmarthen, SA31 2AF