Young Adult Diabetes Specialist Nurse

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative opportunity awaits for a passionate Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join a dedicated team focused on enhancing diabetes care for young adults aged 16-25. This role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive support and management for patients navigating their diabetes journey. With a commitment to excellence, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in improving health outcomes and ensuring high-quality care across various sites. Join a leading NHS trust on a mission to deliver compassionate and effective healthcare, making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with diabetes.

Qualifications

• Qualified Diabetes Specialist Nurse with experience in young adult care.
• Strong interest in diabetes management and patient support.

Responsibilities

• Support high-risk young adults with diabetes transition and care.
• Develop management plans and provide treatment advice.

Skills

Diabetes Care

Patient Support

Team Collaboration

Clinical Education

Education

Nursing Qualification

Specialist Diabetes Training

Job description

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Diabetes Specialist Nurse (DSN) to join the innovative Barts Health NHS Trust Young Adults Diabetes Service. This mobile service includes a Dietitian, Clinical Psychologist, Youth Worker, Social Prescriber, and Administrator.

This new post aims to improve diabetes care and outcomes for young people aged 16-25 across North East London. The post holder will support young adults facing difficulties related to living with diabetes, particularly during their transition to adult services. The work involves supporting individuals with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

The post offers scope for service development, with support from senior colleagues and collaboration with service users.

The base will be at Mile End Hospital, with work across all Barts Health sites (Whipps Cross Hospital, Newham University Hospital, the Royal London Hospital, and St Barts Hospital), ensuring standardized, high-quality care across the Trust.

We welcome applications from qualified diabetes specialist nurses with a strong interest in working with this patient group.

As part of the core young adult multidisciplinary team (MDT), the successful candidate will join the wider Barts Health diabetes service and be supported by experienced clinicians.

Main duties of the job

This role is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative service aiming to improve diabetes care and outcomes in young people (both Type 1 and Type 2) across Barts Health. The post holder will be part of a core Young Adults diabetes team responsible for diabetes transition and young adult services across Barts Health.

The primary role involves supporting high-risk young adults, working with social workers, youth workers, and psychologists to safeguard and engage these patients.

The post holder will develop specialist skills to provide management plans, treatment advice, and support for young adults (16-25) with diabetes and their carers.

They will work across all sites, providing specialist care and support for young people, their families, and site-based clinical diabetes teams.

The post holder will serve as a clinical and educational resource for patients and healthcare professionals and will be a proactive team player committed to improving diabetes care.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK and a leading healthcare provider. We are on an improvement journey to become an outstanding organization with a world-class clinical reputation. Having moved out of special measures, we are focused on continuous service improvement.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals renowned for excellence and innovation, providing safe, compassionate care in east London and beyond. We aim for high standards of harm-free care, timely services, and a supportive, inclusive working environment aligned with our WeCare values.

Additional details

Date posted: 09 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £54,320 to £60,981 per annum

Contract: Fixed-term, 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 259-7160118RLH-A

Job locations: Cross Site, London, E1 1FR