Diabetes Specialist Nurse

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Leeds Community Diabetes Service as a diabetes specialist nurse. This exciting opportunity includes assessing patients, implementing treatment plans, and providing education on diabetes management. You will be part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality diabetes care and supporting your professional development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Access to NHS discount sites

Qualifications

• Band 5 or 6 nursing qualification.
• Interest in diabetes care and management.
• Commitment to excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex assessments and implement treatment plans for diabetes patients.
• Provide face-to-face and telephone clinics, and conduct home visits.
• Lead education groups for patients with type 2 diabetes.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Complex patient assessments

Diabetes care knowledge

Job description

Are you a band 5 or current band 6 nurse with an interest in diabetes who wants 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 in the team.

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

This role is suitable for someone enthusiastic and committed to delivering excellent diabetes care and eager to develop further expertise in this specialty. Our team is dedicated to staff wellbeing and development, and the successful candidate will be supported to complete NMP training if not already achieved, as this is an essential requirement for the role.

Main duties of the job

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

Having a car or suitable alternative transport is essential for this role, as public transport is unlikely to meet this requirement.

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. We treat people in their homes, local health centres, and community hospitals, working in partnership with other Trusts, charities, and Leeds City Council. We are committed to delivering high-quality care, as reflected in our recent CQC evaluation where we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits include generous annual leave and access to NHS discount sites. Full details are available at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk under the Join Our Team tab.

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, a valid EU settlement scheme status, or a relevant work visa. If you lack the right to work in the UK and sponsorship is not available, please consider your eligibility carefully before applying.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a Disclosure check will be required to identify any previous criminal convictions.