Diabetes Specialist Nurse

NHS; Chester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

This exciting role offers the chance to be the lead nurse for the inpatient diabetes team at a prominent NHS trust. You'll shape patient experiences while working collaboratively with a dedicated multidisciplinary team. Ideal for a current band 7 nurse or a band 6 nurse eager to expand their expertise, this position emphasizes the importance of empathy, communication, and clinical skills. Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider committed to improving diabetes care for patients and their families. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in inpatient diabetes care and leading nursing teams.
• Ability to implement and recommend treatments based on clinical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead the inpatient diabetes service and plan future care.
• Provide specialist clinical care and support to patients and families.
• Contribute to MDT meetings and manage complex patient needs.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Education

Nursing Degree

Band 6 or 7 Nurse Qualification

Job description

Job summary

Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week

This is an exciting opportunity to work as our lead nurse for the inpatient diabetes team at Countess of Chester NHS Trust. It is an ideal opportunity for a current band 7 nurse to continue their development or for a band 6 nurse with inpatient experience wanting to expand their knowledge in this area. You will help shape the inpatient diabetes experience for patients, families, and staff at the Countess.

We are looking for someone enthusiastic about inpatient diabetes and eager to extend their expertise. The post includes responsibility for leading the service and planning future care for inpatients with diabetes, using GRIFT and JBDS guidelines to advance the service. You will be involved in developing and shaping our service, working within the MDT diabetes team and wider hospital specialties to ensure it is fit for the future. You will need to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, good communication skills, and a friendly, professional attitude.

You will need excellent clinical, organizational, IT, and communication skills.

Main duties of the job

1. Work as a highly-skilled independent practitioner, implementing and recommending treatment based on expert clinical knowledge.
2. Provide comprehensive, evidence-based, highly specialist clinical care, training, and consultancy to both people with diabetes and other professionals.
3. Offer advice, support, and education to patients and their families.
4. Contribute to MDT meetings, case conferences, and referrals to other services to meet patient needs.
5. Assess, advise, and take appropriate action for bleeps, ward referrals, and emergency and routine phone calls from GPs, practice nurses, district nurses, hospital staff, and other healthcare professionals.
6. Manage the inpatient caseload of patients with complex needs, providing an expert diabetes nursing service, support, advice, and information.
7. Act as an expert resource, providing clinical advice and support to others involved in diabetes care in secondary care and community settings.
8. Practice advanced clinical skills, maintaining high professional standards of care and expertise.

About us

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. It collaborates within the Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership across three locations:

• The Countess of Chester Hospital: 438 beds.
• Ellesmere Port Hospital: 56 beds for rehabilitation, outpatient, and intermediate care.
• Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: community services for the local rural population.

The Trust employs over 6,258 staff and provides a range of services to a population of approximately 407,000 residents, including inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic, primary care, and obstetric services. In 2022/2023, it recorded over 503,342 patient attendances, an increase from the previous year.

Additional details

Date posted: 09 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 210-2025-297

Job location: Countess of Chester Hospital, Liverpool Road, Chester, CH2 1UL