Diabetes Specialist Nurse

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A major teaching hospital in the UK is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join the Diabetes Service. The successful candidate will assess and implement specialist nursing care for diabetes patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. There will be opportunities to train in advanced diabetes care techniques. The role is ideal for those passionate about delivering high-quality care in a supportive multidisciplinary team environment. Benefits include career development opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and a vibrant working community.

Benefits

Development opportunities

On-site leisure facilities

Subsidized travel options

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with clinical knowledge of diabetes care.
• Experience in inpatient and outpatient diabetes management.
• Willingness to train in hybrid closed loop insulin pump technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assess, implement, and evaluate treatment and care for patients with diabetes.
• Provide specialist advice and support to other healthcare staff.
• Conduct research and lead clinical audits in diabetes care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Clinical knowledge of diabetes

Experience in diabetes care

Strong communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of the multi-disciplinary Diabetes Service at Cambridge University hospital, NHS Trust.

We are seeking a compassionate registered Nurses with clinical knowledge and practical experience of diabetes care. A strong interest in developing a proactive approach to the delivery of high standards of evidence-based care is essential.

You will join a multidisciplinary team to carry out nursing roles and responsibilities for people with diabetes both in an inpatient and outpatient setting. You will be required to work as a skilled practitioner assessing, implementing and evaluating treatment and care, based on best evidence based clinical practice in a range of settings.

The team is responsible for managing routine and urgent inpatient ward referrals and providing both opportunistic and organised education to health care professionals. For those applicants who are not already trained, there will be the opportunity to train in the delivery of structured education courses for people living with diabetes. You will be expected to either have experience in or be willing to train in supporting people in the use of hybrid closed loop insulin pump technologies.

The service provides a number of routine and specialist outpatient clinics including, Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes clinics, preconception, antenatal, insulin pump therapy, multidisciplinary foot, Severe insulin resistance, MODY and young adult clinics.

This is advertised as Band 7 role but for the right applicant who does not meet all of the competencies expected to fulfil a Band 7 role, we would consider offering a Band 6-7 progression post. If you are considering applying and have further questions, please do get in touch beforehand as we would be happy to discuss with you.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder is a recognised expert in the specialty of Diabetes, responsible for assessing, developing and implementing specialist nursing care programmes and undertaking specialist nursing procedures.
• Responsible for providing specialist advice and support to, and liaising with, other staff. This includes the provision of specialist education and training for other staff and students.
• Responsible for implementing a clearly defined integrated approach to patient care encompassing new treatments and evidence based care.
• Required to undertake research and lead clinical audits in own specialist area.
• There is an expectation you can cover all general areas of the service if required, for more specialist elements of the service training would be provided.

Come Nurse with us…

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high‑quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It’s a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health‑care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

• Our values and reputation for outstanding care
• Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
• Career and development opportunities
• Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
• Research experience and opportunities
• Lovely location and quality of life
• Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:

• applied for a Graduate visa
• or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
• or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start

For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 13 January 2026

Interviews are due to be held on 4 February 2026

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on‑site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose‑created colleague‑only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work‑life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part‑time working, job‑share, term‑time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.