Diabetes Specialist Nurse (Band 7) — Lead Clinics & Education

Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Romford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Band 7 Diabetes Specialist Nurse for a 12-month fixed-term secondment. The role involves joining a dedicated team to improve patient care, supporting diabetes insulin pump services, and providing education to patients and staff. Candidates must have experience as a diabetes nurse and the ability to work across multiple sites. The position requires covering extended working hours as needed, offering an opportunity to impact patient outcomes significantly.

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of diabetes treatment.
• Willingness to learn and develop further.
• Ability to work across multiple sites and cover extended working hours.

Responsibilities

• Join the Diabetes Nursing team to improve patient care and outcomes.
• Support the diabetes insulin pump service, including nurse-led clinics.
• Run phone clinics for recently discharged patients.
• Provide education and advice to patients and ward staff.
• Supervise junior diabetes nurses and cover a 7-day working week.
• Establish and run protocol-based nurse-led clinics.

Skills

Experience as a diabetes nurse

Knowledge of diabetes treatment

Caring for patients on insulin pumps

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Band 7 Diabetes Specialist Nurse for a 12-month fixed-term secondment. The role involves joining a dedicated team to improve patient care, supporting diabetes insulin pump services, and providing education to patients and staff. Candidates must have experience as a diabetes nurse and the ability to work across multiple sites. The position requires covering extended working hours as needed, offering an opportunity to impact patient outcomes significantly.