Diabetes Specialist Nurse | London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking an experienced Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join its dynamic team. This role, based at Northwick Park Hospital, focuses on delivering exceptional diabetes care, both in outpatient and inpatient settings. The ideal candidate has extensive experience, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to continuous professional development. This position offers robust mentorship and a comprehensive development programme.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction programme

Mentorship opportunities

Clinical supervision

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of diabetes care.
• Experience delivering high-quality care for people living with diabetes.
• Commitment to ongoing education in diabetes management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in delivering Tier 4 diabetes services.
• Participate in patient education initiatives.
• Provide expert clinical care in diabetes technologies.
• Support remote digital platforms for diabetes care.

Skills

Diabetes care expertise

Communication skills

Clinical skills

Education

Nursing qualification

Tools

Insulin pump therapy

Diabetes digital platforms

Job description

Overview

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWUH) Diabetes Nursing Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join our team. Based at Northwick Park Hospital, this Band 7 Fixed Term, Maternity Leave Cover requires a highly skilled nurse with extensive knowledge and understanding of diabetes care. You will work flexibly and proactively, both independently and collaboratively, as part of a small, friendly, and supportive specialist nursing team. Your role will focus on delivering exceptional outpatient and inpatient diabetes care and utilising innovative virtual ward pathways designed to reduce hospital admissions and shorten length of stay. The post holder will require excellent communication and clinical skills, with previous experience delivering high-quality care for people living with diabetes. A strong commitment to ongoing education is essential to ensure the service remains up-to-date with the latest developments in diabetes management. In return, we offer a comprehensive induction and development programme, supported by robust mentorship and clinical supervision opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate as part of the diabetes multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality Tier 4 diabetes services.
• Participate in patient education initiatives such as DAFNE to enhance understanding and management of diabetes and its complications.
• Foster effective partnership working between the acute hospital and the wider multi-disciplinary team to ensure seamless patient care.
• Provide expert clinical care, particularly in diabetes technologies including insulin pump therapy.
• Deliver diabetes inpatient services and support remote digital platforms such as Diabetes Virtual Wards.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of diabetes services in line with NICE guidelines, GIRFT, and Trust initiatives.
• Work closely with medical and multi-disciplinary colleagues to provide comprehensive, patient-centred care.
• Participate in teaching programmes for patients, carers, and acute care staff.
• Maintain and develop clinical expertise through continuous professional development, audit, and education aligned with national diabetes audit requirements.

About the Trust and Team

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country, offering a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: planned care site hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Sep 2025