Diabetes Specialist Nurse | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Liverpool is seeking a Band 6 Diabetes Inpatient Specialist Nurse. This role involves providing education and support for patients with diabetes within a multi-disciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have advanced clinical skills, nursing qualifications, and experience in diabetes care. The position offers scope for professional development and participation in innovative care models.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in diabetes care required.
• Registered nurse with experience in inpatient settings.
• Ability to manage a caseload and support complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialist assessments and plan patient care.
• Manage diabetes education programs for staff and patients.
• Support safe and timely patient discharges.

Skills

Advanced clinical skills

Education for patients and staff

Assessment and evaluation

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Relevant nursing degree or equivalent

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the inpatient diabetes team at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based at The New Royal site.

This post will be part of the team providing diabetes inpatient support to patients and staff across The New Royal, Broadgreen, and Clatterbridge Liverpool sites.

The team supports individuals with diabetes admitted to these sites, offering education and training to staff across all locations.

As a Band 6 Diabetes Inpatient Specialist Nurse, you will be part of a large Diabetes MDT, providing education and support to patients admitted to The Royal Liverpool Hospital, Broadgreen, and Clatterbridge Cancer Centre Liverpool.

This role involves supporting patient and carer education for inpatients, participating in diabetes rolling education programs, and in-reach teaching. You will serve as a source of specialist diabetes knowledge for staff across the sites.

Your responsibilities include supporting safe and timely discharges and referring patients to appropriate care post-discharge.

About Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, and Royal Liverpool University Hospital. It is part of the NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024, aiming to improve patient care.

The Group employs over 16,800 staff, serving 630,000 people across Merseyside, providing a range of hospital and regional services, including adult major trauma, stroke, elective surgery, and maternity care.

Role of the Band 6 CNS in Diabetes

• Perform specialist assessments of people with diabetes, mainly inpatient, planning, implementing, and evaluating care using advanced clinical skills.
• Undertake the diabetes competency program based on national TREND Diabetes competencies.
• Lead clinical care by managing a patient caseload, providing expert assessment, planning, and evaluation with MDT support.
• Coordinate and manage patient reviews from referral systems.
• Contribute to a multi-professional approach for ongoing care and discharge planning.
• Support patients and families with information to enable self-management and safe discharge.
• Assist and encourage the MDT in reviewing complex cases, developing innovative models of case management.
• Maintain own professional development and portfolio in line with re-registration requirements.
• Participate in supervision and teaching of students, new staff, and junior medical staff, including in-reach education.
• Contribute to educational program development related to diabetes care.
• Identify training needs and develop resources for nursing staff to support role development.
• Participate in diabetes awareness programs and national activities to promote education and safe care.

This advert closes on Thursday, 7 August 2025.