Diabetes Specialist Nurse Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Diabetes Times; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for an experienced nurse eager to enhance their expertise in diabetes care. This role offers the chance to develop advanced specialist skills while working in a supportive environment. As part of a dedicated diabetes team, you will provide essential clinical support and leadership, ensuring optimal care for patients across both inpatient and community settings. If you are passionate about making a difference in diabetes management and are ready to take your career to the next level, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experienced nurse with a focus on diabetes care and management.
• Ability to work autonomously and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support and advice to improve diabetes patient care.
• Work within a multidisciplinary diabetes team to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Diabetes Care

Clinical Nursing

Patient Management

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

Nursing Qualification

Job description

Job Summary

Are you an experienced nurse with a desire to further your considerable diabetes inpatient knowledge to develop advanced specialist skills in diabetes?

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to undertake the above role, with 1x community post (34 hours) and 2x inpatient services (1×37.5 hours and 1 x 28.5 hours).

The post is suitable for those wishing to develop their career as a lead Specialist Nurse. It is a unique opportunity to gain experience in all the services the diabetes team provides.

You will provide clinical support and advice to improve the care and management of patients within secondary and primary care.

Main Duties of the Job

The successful candidate will work within an established team of Diabetes Nurse Specialists and as part of a wider multidisciplinary diabetes team within STH, to deliver high-quality diabetes care.

They will provide clinical nursing advice, education, and leadership within the specialty, working with a high degree of personal autonomy. Optimal care will be delivered throughout all aspects of the patient care pathway. Therefore, an ability to communicate with a wide range of people across different disciplines in both the hospital and community environment is essential.