Diabetes Specialist Nurse | Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS healthcare provider in London is seeking a Band 7 Diabetic Specialist Nurse. You will lead diabetic care for pregnant women, coordinating with teams and educating staff. Candidates must have nursing qualifications and strong clinical skills in diabetes management. The role promises an opportunity to impact patient care positively while being part of a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing diabetic care to pregnant women.
• Ability to coordinate and develop services for diabetes management.
• Knowledge of antenatal care practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide diabetic care to pregnant women.
• Lead the diabetes services in maternity.
• Monitor and evaluate the service provided.

Skills

Clinical skills in diabetes care

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse/Midwife qualification

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 6 Midwife/Nurse to step up into a Band 7 Diabetic Specialist Nurse role.

We are looking for a highly motivated Midwife/Nurse with excellent clinical and leadership skills to join the team.

The post holder will be responsible for providing diabetic care to pregnant women, coordinating and developing services for pregnant women with Type I, Type II, or Gestational Diabetes.

The post holder will provide effective leadership, working closely with the diabetic team and acting as the lead nurse on diabetes in maternity services.

They will collaborate with other diabetes team members, contribute to staff education and professional development in both acute and primary care settings, and be actively involved in client/family education. They will also support midwives and GPs in providing ongoing antenatal care and planning care for clients. The post holder will be responsible for auditing, monitoring, and evaluating the service provided.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider in Britain.

The Barts Health group is on an improvement journey to become an outstanding organization with a world-class clinical reputation. Having moved out of special measures, we are now focused on continually improving all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, providing safe and compassionate care in east London and beyond. We aim to deliver high standards of harm-free care, ensure patients are cared for in the right place at the right time, and be an outstanding place to work where our WeCare values are evident.

We are committed to promoting inclusion and supporting an inclusive working environment where every staff member feels a sense of belonging.

The full job description and person specification outline the key responsibilities and the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attachments below.

This advert closes on Tuesday 8 Jul 2025.