Diabetes Specialist Nurse - Band 7 development post

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Diabetes Specialist Nurse on a Band 7 development post. The role involves working within a diabetes MDT, delivering specialist nursing care and education across primary, community, and secondary services in Bradford.

The post offers development towards Band 7 after completing competencies, with a pro rata salary range and a flexible full/part-time arrangement.

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration experience in diabetes care.
• Experience of participating in clinical audit.
• Knowledge of change management processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support to community and hospital diabetes clinics and in-patient diabetes care.
• Deliver structured patient diabetes education sessions and healthcare professional education.
• Support Think Glucose implementation across Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Skills

Report writing

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office

Clinical systems

Teaching/mentoring

Education

NMC Registration RN1

Degree or equivalent

CPD evidence

Job description

Main area Diabetes Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 / Band 6 development post to Band 7 Contract Permanent: Band 6, progressing to Band 7 following successful completion of competencies Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Job share

37.5 hours per week (currently no weekend working) Job ref 389-26-8312257

Employer Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Horton Park Health Centre / Bradford Royal Infirmary Town Bradford Salary £39,959 - £56,515 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 14/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 26/10/2026

Diabetes Specialist Nurse - Band 7 development post

NHS AfC: Band 7 / Band 6 development post to Band 7

Job overview

Closing Date: 14.10.26

Shortlisting to take place following closing date commencing 15.10.26

Interview expected to take place in the week commencing 26.10.26

Bradford is the 5th largest metropolitan borough in England, with a vibrant and highly diverse population. With probably the highest rates of diabetes in the UK, you will never be bored working in diabetes in Bradford.

We are looking for people who wish to develop into senior specialist diabetes nurses, working across primary, community and specialist secondary care services, including a large technology service, who have experience working in diabetes and which to progress their career further.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of the diabetes integrated multi-disciplinary team providing clinical support to community based intermediate diabetes care clinics, specialist diabetes clinics, and the in-patient population with diabetes. The post-holder will be responsible for the management of a defined caseload of patients with Diabetes, providing specialist nursing support, advice, education and/or care to that specific group. They will also participate in the delivery of structured patient diabetes education sessions and healthcare professional education both for community and hospital-based staff.

The post holder will work as part of innovative diabetes nursing team, supporting the implementation of Think Glucose, a national initiative designed to improve the care of in-patients with diabetes, across Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust (BTHFT)

Working for our organisation

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We are one team

We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see detailed Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert for more information.

Person specification

Experience

• Significant post-registration experience, including experience of working in within Diabetes
• Experience of participating in clinical audit
• Experience of developing innovative practice
• Experience of working in an MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries

Skills

• Report writing / Presentation skills
• Computer literate – able to use Microsoft suite and clinical systems
• Clinical skills specific to area of specialty
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate
• Mentoring and advanced communication skills
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Proven skills in teaching/facilitating individuals and small groups
• Evidence of reflective practice
• Proven evidence of change management skills

Knowledge

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance both general and specialty related e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc.
• Knowledge of change management processes

Qualifications

• Appropriate NMC Registration (RN1)
• Degree or equivalent qualification or experience
• Evidence of current CPD

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.