Diabetes specialist nurse

Transformationunitgm; Chichester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Band 6 Diabetes Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team in Chichester. The role involves providing expert diabetes care and education, implementing treatment plans and supporting patients in self-management. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development within a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable post registration experience.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient advice to diabetes patients and their carers.
• Educate staff and provide updates on treatment plans.
• Ensure patient safety in relation to diabetes management.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to prioritize own workload.

Ability to work under stress and with interruptions.

Education

Teaching qualification or equivalent (e.g. ENB 998)

Non medical prescribing qualification or willing to achieve

Job description

Main area Medicine Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (core hours are 8.30-4.30 monday to friday at the present time) Job ref 279-7112658-JUN25

Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site St Richards Hospital Town Chichester Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 08/07/2025 23:59

Band 6

Job overview

The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team under the supervision and guidance of the Band 7 diabetes specialist nurses and will provide high quality, evidence based care and education of people with diabetes within the adult diabetes service setting.

In addition the post holder will be a clinical and educational resource for patients, carers/ relatives and other healthcare professionals.

To facilitate and expedite diabetes management, discharge and follow up care. To reduce bed occupancy for people with diabetes, where possible, and improve their experience of diabetes care during admission.

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.

Main duties of the job

To provide inpatient and outpatient advice to diabetes patients and their carers

To provide expert opinion on treatment plans

To educate staff and provide updates when treatments change

To ensure patient safety in relation to diabetes management

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Communication

Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the trusts values and behaviours.

To communicate with all colleagues within the department, in areas of practice and to ensure all colleagues caring for patients in both primary and secondary care are informed of changes in diabetes management. This should be done in a timely manner .

Staff are expected to behave in a professional manner and to be ambassadors for the diabetes team and the trust.

All members of the diabetes team are valued and expected to contribute to the team to ensure tasks are achieved and with due regard to the welfare of all colleagues.

Maintaining contemporaneous and accurate clinical records at all times.

Be able to uphold information governance guidelines and practices.

Service Delivery and Improvement

To assist in the implementation of national diabetes strategies and recommendations.

All concerns and issues should be escalated to line manager promptly.

To participate in projects related to service development and attend service development meetings and any related project groups.

No financial budget responsibilities but all staff are expected to use all resources appropriately.

To maintain stock control and order specialist supplies within current resources .

To be forward looking regarding own and team future clinics, and promptly escalate to manager any staffing or other resource issues which may impact on staff or patient care and safety

To manage complex activities and plan specialist nursing service provision for patients, including education, training.

To propose changes to working practice incorporating national and local recommendations, guidelines, targets, and available resources. To contribute to specialist protocols for own area, including leading and contributing to the way diabetes services in the local area are organised with support of manager.

To support specific research or clinical audit projects within the department.

To keep updated with current research/evidence relevant to patient care, treatments and service developments.

People Management and Development

Fulfil all NMC and Trust Requirements for training, update and continuous professional development.

Assist and participate in developing and delivering training for other healthcare professionals.

To be responsible for own professional development and identify areas for learning reflecting Trust and diabetes team priorities. To adhere to professional code of practice and maintain portfolio for revalidation.

To reflect on current practice, have an innovative approach, and challenge where appropriate .

To act as a positive role model for health professionals and act as an ambassador for the diabetes centre and specialist nursing.

To manage change and have the ability to both promote and advance skills and practices within and outside of the diabetes team.

Patient Care Delivery

To receive clinical referrals directly from, and refer directly to other healthcare professionals, working in partnership with a range of other specialist colleagues to ensure optimal quality care.

To provide on-going specialist diabetes education and training for patients, nursing and medical staff, evaluating behaviour change against outcomes.

To be able to impart knowledge and skills to patients to enable and empower them to make informed decisions about their care, and gain confidence in self-management skills.

To provide specialist advice and education for people with diabetes who have developed foot complications requiring specialist podiatry intervention.

To provide specialist advice and education for inpatients and their carers/relatives to promote self-care and self-management strategies.

To provide opportunities for health promotion to patients and healthcare professionals .

To have excellent analytical and judgmental skills to enable analysis of complex facts to improve care for people with diabetes. To demonstrate specialist expertise underpinned by theory and incorporating evidence based practice. To demonstrate skills in assessing and interpreting patient’s condition and to take appropriate action in the light of their clinical need.

To order appropriate diagnostic investigations to assist in managing and coordinating care of people with diabetes i.e. pathology tests.

To be able to assist in emergency situations, according to Trust Policy.

To assess, develop, implement, and evaluate specialist nursing care plans.

Person specification

• Demonstrable post registration experience. Evidence of continued professional development
• Teaching qualification or equivalent e.g. ENB 998
• Non medical prescribing qualification or willing to achieve

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to impart complex and sensitive information to patients, relatives and carers with varied levels of understanding.
• Able to maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders
• Involvement in the care and management of patients with diabetes
• Ability to prioritise own workload.
• Ability to work under stress and with interruptions
• Participated in service development and implementation of change

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Important information for applicants:

A Note on AI Use in Applications
We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations—elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation.
Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria.For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

Further Information

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Emma Purser Job title Diabetes Nurse Consultant Designate Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07786651886 Additional information

Informal contact and visits encouraged, please contact Emma to arrange.