Diabetes Specialist Nurse | Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the UK is seeking a Band 7 Diabetic Nurse Specialist to support diabetes care. This role includes providing guidance to staff, participating in strategic planning, and developing educational programmes. The ideal candidate is a registered nurse with significant experience in diabetes management and a commitment to high-quality patient care. Applications close on September 14, 2025.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with NMC registration.
• 3 years of acute adult clinical experience.
• Demonstrable interest in diabetes care.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice, support, and guidance to Trust staff in diabetes management.
• Participate in strategic planning and delivery of diabetes services.
• Develop educational programmes for diabetes management.

Skills

Diabetes management

Nursing care

Patient education

Education

Registered General Nurse with NMC registration

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Band 7 Diabetic Nurse Specialist to support our team at Whipps Cross University Hospital. This role involves providing advice, support, and guidance to Trust staff in the management of inpatients with diabetes. You will also participate in strategic planning and delivery of diabetes services, develop educational programmes, and contribute to antenatal and adolescent clinics.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice, support and guidance to Trust staff in the management of patients with diabetes, alone and in collaboration with the Nurse Consultant to maintain professional and clinical standards.
• Participate in the strategic planning and delivery of a diabetes service across the Trust, working in partnership with other specialist nurses and the multidisciplinary team.
• Devise, initiate and further develop educational programmes for all grades of staff in all areas of diabetes management.

Essential qualifications and experience

• Registered General Nurse with NMC registration.
• 3 years of acute adult clinical experience.
• Demonstrable interest in diabetes care.

Desirable

• Experience in antenatal care.

About the organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is focused on improvement and delivering high standards of care, safety, and innovation, with a commitment to WeCare values and an inclusive working environment. The description reflects the organisation’s aims to be an outstanding place to work and to provide safe and compassionate care.

Additional notes

The full job description provides an overview of key tasks and responsibilities and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, and experience required. For both documents, please view the attachments below. This advert closes on Sunday 14 Sep 2025.