Diabetes Specialist Nurse

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

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare team as a diabetes specialist nurse in Leeds. You will provide specialized care and management for patients with type 2 diabetes, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. The role supports your professional growth, including opportunities for NMP training.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

NHS discount schemes

Qualifications

• Must be a current band 5 or 6 nurse.
• Possess a full driving license or suitable alternative transport.

Responsibilities

• Undertake complex patient assessments and implement treatment plans.
• Provide face-to-face clinics, home visits, and education groups.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Diabetes care expertise

Ability to implement treatment plans

Education

Current UK nursing registration

Completed Non-Medical Prescriber training (if not already obtained)

Job description

Job summary

Are you a band 5 or current band 6 nurse with an interest in diabetes, looking to expand your knowledge and skills in diabetes care and management?

If so, the Leeds Community Diabetes Service in Leeds has a role for you within our team.

We have an exciting opportunity for a diabetes specialist nurse to join our multidisciplinary team, comprising nurses, dietitians, GPs, diabetes facilitators, and pharmacists. If successful, you will work across Leeds, providing face-to-face and telephone clinics, home visits, and education groups for patients with type 2 diabetes.

This role is suited for someone enthusiastic and committed to delivering excellent diabetes care, eager to develop their expertise further. Our team is dedicated to staff wellbeing and professional growth. The successful candidate will be supported to complete Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) training if not already obtained, as this is a core requirement of the role.

Main duties of the job

The role requires excellent communication skills to undertake complex assessments of patients with diabetes, implement treatment plans, and review progress, all while promoting self-management for individuals with diabetes.

Having a car or suitable alternative transport is essential to perform the duties effectively, as public transport may not suffice.

Reasonable adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act.

About us

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the city, treating people in their homes, local health centres, and community hospitals, in partnership with other Trusts, charities, and Leeds City Council. We are committed to high-quality care, with a recent CQC rating of 'Good' and 'Outstanding' for caring in Adult Services.

Perks of the job

Our benefits include generous annual leave and NHS discount schemes. Full details are available at our website.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is contingent upon proof of the right to work in the UK, such as UK or Irish citizenship, EU settlement scheme status, or relevant work visas. Please consider your eligibility carefully before applying.

Details

• Date posted: 05 June 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: VP10B678F2
• Location: Leeds Community Healthcare Trust, Leeds, LS7 4BB

Job description

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for detailed responsibilities and requirements.

Person Specification

Essential and desirable requirements are detailed in the supporting documents.

Additional information

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check and UK professional registration. Applicants must have current UK registration. For further details, see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust, Leeds, LS7 4BB

More information and to apply: our website