Diabetes Specialist Nurse - Community Diabetes

NHS; Dudley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service organization is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Diabetes Specialist Nursing Team in Dudley. The role involves delivering patient care, supporting education, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must possess a valid UK driving license and have recent experience in a diabetes setting. This full-time position offers a salary between £38,682 and £46,580 per annum.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have recent nursing experience as a senior staff nurse or above within a diabetic related environment.
• Experience managing a team of staff.
• Knowledge of current clinical developments affecting diabetes services.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the diabetes specialist nursing team.
• Provide support and education to patients with diabetes.
• Contribute to service improvement in line with policies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Autonomy in decision-making

Team working

Client education

Education

First level registration

Educated to degree level

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join Dudley Community Diabetes Specialist Nursing Team. The team works closely with the Acute Team as part of a specialist MDT approach to managing Diabetes.

The successful applicant will have excellent communication/interpersonal skills/clinical skills & be able to demonstrate the ability to work & make decisions autonomously within a multi-disciplinary team which includes consultants, GPs, dietitians, podiatrists & other specialist services.

The Diabetes Specialist Nurse will work closely with the local diabetes population delivering services in patient's homes, clinics & care homes. They will be expected to manage their own caseload effectively to deliver specialist diabetes care as well as presenting diabetes structured education.

The successful applicant will have a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance. They will be expected to support the Lead Nurse in the continued transformation of service delivery.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will:

• Work as part of the diabetes specialist nursing team, supporting consultant diabetologists & wider Trust staff in the management, care & education of the patient with diabetes
• Be responsible for specialist assessment, providing support & education to patients with diabetes/ their families/ carers ensuring a high quality service is provided
• Be a member of the multi-disciplinary team & exercise a high degree of personal & professional autonomy utilising skills/knowledge/ assessment indecision making
• Contribute to service improvement in the clinical field monitoring & improving standards of care in accordance with the local & national policies & NICE guidance
• Liaise with other members of the diabetes team and Diabetes Nurse Specialists in Dudley
• Support the Lead Nurse, Matron & Medical Head of Service in developing & monitoring diabetes services & the quality of care experienced by patients with Diabetes

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by ourflexible working optionsand by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information -inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page:Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Details Date posted

29 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

253-0725-7329146

Job locations

Brierley Hill HSCC

Brierley Hill

Dudley

DY5 1RU

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential

• First level registration
• Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing
• Educated to 1st degree level or evidence of study at degree level.
• Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification

Desirable

• Up to date practice assessor certificate/evidence of being on the Live Mentorship Register
• Post registration experience working in an acute and community setting
• Non medical prescribing

Experience Essential

• Must have recent nursing experience as a senior staff nurse or above within a diabetic related environment
• Experience of regularly managing a team of staff and other resources during shifts, within the acute setting
• Experience of close liaison with members of multidisciplinary team

Knowledge and Training Essential

• Knowledge of current clinical development, evidence based practices and professional issues affecting nursing and diabetic services.
• Commitment to evidence based practice
• Keen to develop own skills and develop nursing practice.

Desirable

• Developed and implemented safe systems of work to ensure health and safety of staff, patient and visitors
• Understanding of leadership theory and practice.
• Evidence of having implemented teamwork practices.
• Knowledge of effective people management practices
• Knowledge of clinical audit and effectiveness systems.
• Projects/research undertaken on own initiative or as part of previous nursing posts held
• Willing to undertake specialist diabetes competencies.

Communication & Relationship Skills Essential

• Ability to demonstrate negotiating and influencing skills.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Evidence of having developed team-working skills
• Computer literate
• Ability to work within a team and develop others
• Skilled practitioner who can act as a role model
• Effective communication skills, verbal, written and IT.

Physical Skills Essential

• Must have a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance

Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential

• First level registration
• Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing
• Educated to 1st degree level or evidence of study at degree level.
• Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification

Desirable

• Up to date practice assessor certificate/evidence of being on the Live Mentorship Register
• Post registration experience working in an acute and community setting
• Non medical prescribing

Experience Essential

• Must have recent nursing experience as a senior staff nurse or above within a diabetic related environment
• Experience of regularly managing a team of staff and other resources during shifts, within the acute setting
• Experience of close liaison with members of multidisciplinary team

Knowledge and Training Essential

• Knowledge of current clinical development, evidence based practices and professional issues affecting nursing and diabetic services.
• Commitment to evidence based practice
• Keen to develop own skills and develop nursing practice.

Desirable

• Developed and implemented safe systems of work to ensure health and safety of staff, patient and visitors
• Understanding of leadership theory and practice.
• Evidence of having implemented teamwork practices.
• Knowledge of effective people management practices
• Knowledge of clinical audit and effectiveness systems.
• Projects/research undertaken on own initiative or as part of previous nursing posts held
• Willing to undertake specialist diabetes competencies.

Communication & Relationship Skills Essential

• Ability to demonstrate negotiating and influencing skills.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Evidence of having developed team-working skills
• Computer literate
• Ability to work within a team and develop others
• Skilled practitioner who can act as a role model
• Effective communication skills, verbal, written and IT.

Physical Skills Essential

• Must have a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brierley Hill HSCC

Brierley Hill

Dudley

DY5 1RU

Employer's website

https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brierley Hill HSCC

Brierley Hill

Dudley

DY5 1RU

Employer's website

https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)