Diabetes Specialist Nurse (NHS AfC: Band 6) - Diabetes - Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Founda[...]

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK Healthcare Provider is seeking a Diabetes Specialist Nurse to provide clinical support and education to diabetes patients. The candidate should possess significant clinical experience and appropriate NMC registration. Responsibilities include managing a patient caseload and participating in patient education sessions. The position offers a salary range of £38,682 - £46,580 per annum and is based in Bradford.

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration experience in a relevant clinical setting.
• Experience of assessment and evaluation of patient care programs.
• Experience of participating in clinical audit.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support to community diabetes care clinics.
• Manage a defined caseload of diabetes patients.
• Participate in delivery of structured patient education sessions.

Skills

Report writing / Presentation skills

Clinical credibility

Excellent time management skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Appropriate NMC Registration (RN/RM/RN Child)

Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP)

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Employer Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Bradford Royal Infirmary and Horton Park Centre Town Bradford Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly

Diabetes Specialist Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

Closing Date: 15th October 2025.

Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: 16th October 2025.

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: Commencing 27th October 2025.

Previous applicants need not apply.

The post holder will work as part of the diabetes integrated multi-disciplinary team providing clinical support to community based intermediate diabetes care clinics, specialist diabetes clinics, and the in-patient population with diabetes. The post-holder will be responsible for the management of a defined caseload of patients with Diabetes, providing specialist nursing support, advice, education and/or care to that specific group. They will also participate in the delivery of structured patient diabetes education sessions and healthcare professional education both for community and hospital-based staff. Clinical care will be delivered at numerous primary and secondary care locations across Bradford.

The post holder will work as part of innovative diabetes nursing team, supporting the implementation of Think Glucose, a national initiative designed to improve the care of in-patients with diabetes, across Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust (BTHFT) They will carry continuing responsibility for the assessment of needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards within BTHFT.

Main duties of the job

• Facilitate a smooth journey from admission to discharge for the patient with Diabetes admitted to a ward within Bradford Teaching Hospitals.
• The post-holder will have responsibility for a defined caseload of and will provide an effective and high quality patient-focused service that is sensitive to the needs of users and providers.
• Provide clinical, social and psychological support to their patients/service-users using excellent communication skills, education and health promotion to enable them to reach their optimum level of independence and health.
• Facilitate in the development of the existing diabetes service, in line with local and National Guidance.
• Develop close working relationships with all members of the Diabetes integrated multidisciplinary team, based in both secondary and primary care.

The diabetes specialist team delivers a range of patient orientated structured education sessions of which many have been accredited by a national scheme (Qismet) and the post holder will take an active part in this service.

The post holder will take daily responsibility for managing a defined caseload, with the support of existing nursing and medical staff. They will utilise skills to assess and identify patient needs and implement delivery of appropriate individualised care and treatment for people with diabetes.

Working for our organisation

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We are one team

We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See attached full job description and personal specification for a detailed outline of the role and responsibilities.

Person specification

Experience

• Significant post-registration experience, including experience of working in a relevant clinical specialty
• Experience of assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients/service-users/staff demonstrating knowledge of specific needs
• Experience of participating in clinical audit
• Experience in policy development
• Experience of developing innovative practice
• Experience of working in an MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries

Skills

• Report writing / Presentation skills
• Computer literate – ability to use Word/Excel/PowerPoint, etc.
• Clinical credibility
• Clinical skills specific to area of specialty
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate
• Mentoring and advanced communication skills
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups
• Evidence of reflective practice
• Proven evidence of change management skills

Knowledge

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance both general and specialty related e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc.
• Knowledge and understanding of the NHS national targets and priorities
• Knowledge and understanding of the needs of the defined caseload (patients/service-users/staff)
• Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training
• Knowledge of change management processes

Qualifications

• Appropriate NMC Registration(RN/RM/RN Child)
• Degree or equivalent qualification (e.g. diploma level specialist training) or experience
• Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent
• Evidence of current CPD

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.