Diabetes Specialist Nurse

Integrated Care System; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An Integrated Care System is seeking a Diabetes Care Specialist to develop and provide specialist diabetes care services. The role involves patient education, conducting assessments, and leading diabetes management initiatives within primary care. Candidates should be registered nurses with experience in diabetes care, committed to providing high-quality patient support and working collaboratively with healthcare teams.

Benefits

Induction and mentorship support

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with diabetes care qualification or willingness to undertake.
• Minimum 2 years experience in managing diabetes.
• In-depth knowledge of diabetes management and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead patient diabetes in-reach service and educate patients on diabetes management.
• Conduct assessments and manage insulin for complex diabetes cases.
• Deliver structured education and engage with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Communication

Patient Engagement

Clinical Examination

Risk Assessment

Diabetes Management

IT Skills

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC)

Post-registration qualification in diabetes care

Tools

EMIS

SystmOne

Job description

To develop, co-ordinate and provide a highly specialist diabetes care service, while working in partnership with patients and their carers/relatives and clinicians at the practice. To be a clinical and educational resource and provider of specialist care for patients and their health professionals across the healthcare community.

Main duties of the job

To lead the patient diabetes in-reach service as part of a wider team

To educate patients and carers on diabetes management

To lead on service development opportunities

About us

At Parson Drove Surgery, 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.

Job responsibilities

Provide specialist diabetes care to patients within the primary care setting, in line with NICE guidelines and local protocols.

Conduct comprehensive assessments and reviews of patients with complex diabetes, including insulin management and medication titration.

Support GPs and practice nurses with treatment plans and clinical decision-making.

Lead and contribute to the delivery of structured diabetes education programmes (e.g., DESMOND).

Promote self-care and lifestyle management among patients to support glycaemic control and reduce complications.

Work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team including dietitians, podiatrists, and secondary care DSNs.

Undertake audits, quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to QOF/PCN targets related to diabetes.

Provide training and clinical supervision to practice staff in diabetes care and management.

Keep accurate, contemporaneous records on clinical systems (e.g., SystmOne)

Engage in patient recall and proactive case-finding to identify those at risk of poor control or complications.

Person Specification

Criteria

• Qualifications / Training
• Registered Nurse (NMC)
• Post-registration qualification in diabetes care or willingness to undertake
• Evidence of ongoing CPD in diabetes or long-term condition management
• Experience
• Minimum 2 years post-registration experience
• Experience managing diabetes in a primary care or community setting essential
• Experience with insulin initiation and titration
• Experience delivering structured education or group sessions
• Skills and Knowledge
• In-depth knowledge of diabetes management and national/local guidelines
• Excellent communication and patient engagement skills
• Competent in clinical examination and risk assessment
• IT skills, including use of clinical systems (EMIS/SystmOne)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Personal Attributes
• Compassionate and patient-centred approach
• Organised, adaptable, and self-motivated
• Committed to continuous improvement and clinical excellence
• This role may involve occasional travel between practices or home visits.
• Enhanced DBS clearance will be required.
• Induction, mentorship, and development support will be provided.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.