Diabetes Specialist Nurse

NHS; Swindon; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Diabetes Specialist Nurse within a well-established community service. This permanent role focuses on delivering high-quality diabetes care, providing expert advice, and enhancing education for healthcare professionals. The successful candidate will play a vital role in empowering individuals with diabetes to lead healthier lives. Join a dedicated team that values service, teamwork, ambition, and respect, and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing diabetes care and education.
• Ability to work within an integrated nursing service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality diabetes care to patients in the community.
• Educate practice nurses and GPs to enhance diabetes management.

Skills

Diabetes care

Patient education

Clinical assessment

Education

Nursing qualification

Specialist diabetes training

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the established Diabetes Nursing team!

This role is a permanent position providing care for people within the community diabetes service. The role will be based within the community but working across an integrated nursing service, utilizing experience and specialised knowledge to provide education, advice, initiation, and adjustment to treatment plans.

If interested, we would love to hear from you today!

Main duties of the job

The community diabetes specialist nurse will assist in delivering a specialist clinical diabetes service aimed at providing high-quality diabetes care within Swindon, aligned with the service and Trust objectives.

They will also deliver high-quality education to practice nurses and GPs to enhance diabetes care in primary care settings.

About us

Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition, and Respect - underpin everything we do. These values guide us toward our vision of delivering cohesive services to our community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent, healthier lives.

Details

Date posted: 08 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 249-7118746

Job locations: Great Western Hospital, Marlborough Rd, Swindon, SN3 6BB

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Diabetes Specialist Nurse will serve as a clinical specialist, providing advice, skills, knowledge, and expertise to healthcare professionals and individuals with diabetes, along with their families and carers.

The nurse will be dedicated to promoting an improved quality of life for individuals with diabetes and their families.

Please see attached job description.