Diabetes Specialist Nurse or Practice Nurse (Diabetes)

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A significant healthcare organization in Scotland is seeking a Diabetes Specialist Nurse or Practice Nurse to deliver Type 2 Diabetes care and education. The role involves close collaboration with various healthcare professionals, developing educational programs for newly diagnosed patients, and promoting effective diabetes self-management. Candidates must be registered nurses with relevant professional development and possess strong communication and organizational skills. This is a fixed-term position requiring 18.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with evidence of relevant continued professional development.
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Type 2 Diabetes education programme to newly diagnosed patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals across primary and secondary care.
• Increase awareness and engagement in Type 2 diabetes education.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Registered nurse with relevant continued professional development

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

Diabetes Specialist Nurse (Band 6) / Practice Nurse with experience in Diabetes care (Band 6)

Public Health Directorate

0.5 WTE / 18.5 hrs per week

Fixed term for 12 months – Secondments will be considered

Work Pattern – Mon & Tues (9 am–5 pm) and one other half day to be negotiated

An exciting opportunity is available for a Practice Nurse with a proven interest in Diabetes or a Diabetes Specialist Nurse to be involved in the delivery of Type 2 Diabetes care in NHS GGC.

Based within the Public Health Directorate, the successful post holder will deliver the Type 2 Diabetes education programme Control It Plus – both digitally and in‑person to newly diagnosed patients across NHS GGC, in addition to providing wider support and training to promote improved Diabetes self‑management and care.

This role requires close, autonomous collaboration with other healthcare professionals across both primary and secondary care settings, including Diabetes Specialist Nurses, Dietitians, Podiatrists, and the broader Primary Care support teams.

As part of the role the post holder will increase awareness and engagement in Type 2 diabetes education, care planning, and lifestyle interventions, empowering individuals with diabetes and their carers to manage the condition effectively.

Candidates must be able to travel throughout NHS GGC and occasionally work outside standard hours to meet programme delivery commitments.

The post holder will be:

• A registered nurse with evidence of relevant continued professional development and will have excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Informal contact: Geraldine Lucas – Health Improvement Lead – [e-mail] – 0141 201 4417

Information for candidates

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde – NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHS GGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

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