Diabetes Support Nurse

Integrated Care System; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare organization in Huddersfield is looking for a motivated Band 5 Diabetes Support Nurse to provide high-quality diabetes care. The role involves working closely with various healthcare providers to ensure effective patient management in the community. The ideal candidate should show a commitment to inclusive healthcare and partnership working, supported by flexible working arrangements and a strong pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous pension

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Knowledge of national and local issues in diabetes care.
• Commitment to partnership working with other providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-focused, coordinated case management across primary care.
• Participate in efforts to shape the service and improve patient choice.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse to join the Locala Diabetes Service.

We are seeking a Band 5 Diabetes Support nurse who can make a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of individuals referred to the service.

Main duties of the job

The role requires a motivated individual interested in developing themselves and others to deliver high-quality, effective, and innovative diabetes care in the community. The candidate should demonstrate knowledge of national and local issues and be committed to partnership working with other providers.

As part of a team working with GPs, mainstream nursing, social, and secondary care services, you will provide patient-focused, coordinated case management across primary care. The post holder will participate in and influence efforts across health and social services to shape the service, support patient choice, improve quality of life, and promote self-management, adopting a community care team approach.

About us

Locala is a part of the community, caring for generations within the same families and remaining part of the NHS family, delivering care under the same ethos.

We value the individuality of our colleagues' lived experiences and recognize the importance of inclusivity in delivering equitable, high-quality healthcare. We promote a supportive environment where everyone feels valued, has opportunities for development, and benefits from flexible working arrangements.

Locala is a Disability Confident employer, and any disabled applicants who meet all essential criteria are guaranteed an invitation to the assessment process.

Benefits include:

• Flexible working — We support work-life balance and welcome discussions about flexible arrangements.
• Generous pension — A defined contribution pension scheme with matched contributions + 2% up to 8% maximum.
• Refer a Friend Scheme — If you know someone working at Locala on a substantive contract, you may receive £500 each after successful onboarding.

Job responsibilities

For detailed duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Please refer to the attached person specification document.

Experience

• Please refer to the attached person specification document.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, to check for any criminal convictions.

Employer name

Locala Health and Wellbeing

Address

Princess Royal Health Centre, Greenhead Road, Huddersfield