Job summary
Job summary – We are seeking an experienced and motivated Diabetes (including Endocrinology service) Specialist Nurse to deliver expert, evidence-based care across our Integrated Diabetes services. You will provide leadership, manage a caseload of complex patients, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated care pathways are implemented effectively. To work independently whilst supporting the team in the management of clinical caseload within your specialist field. Continuing responsibility for assessment of health needs and development and evaluation of standards of care.
Main duties
Main duties of the job
* Clinical Care & Support
o Provide expert assessment, advice, and treatment for people with diabetes and endocrine conditions across hospital, community, and outpatient settings.
o Manage your own patient caseload, delivering individualized care plans that promote optimal health outcomes.
o Offer ongoing education and support to patients and families to enhance self-management and quality of life.
* Education & Training
o Teach and train patients, carers, and healthcare staff, fostering confidence in managing complex conditions.
o Develop educational resources and programs tailored to different learning needs and clinical settings.
* Collaboration & Integrated Care
o Work closely with multidisciplinary teams – including doctors, dietitians, and pharmacists – to ensure coordinated, holistic care.
o Act as a key point of contact for complex cases, ensuring effective communication and continuity of care.
* Service Development & Quality Improvement
o Contribute to service development initiatives to enhance care delivery and patient experience.
o Conduct audits, collect data, and apply research findings to improve standards and clinical outcomes.
* Leadership & Professional Development
o Support team growth by sharing expertise, mentoring colleagues, and promoting best practices.
o Take an active role in clinical governance, policy development, and innovation in care pathways.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
* Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
* Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
* Improving the experience of staff with disability
* Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
* Making equalities mainstream
Details
Date posted
03 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum plus HCA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
197-AJ-R-7984
Job locations
University hospital Lewisham, Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 6LH
Job description
Job responsibilities
To possess excellent communication skills to facilitate the collaboration between all professionals in the complete care and management of all patients within their specialty. Work in partnership with GP surgeries and Consultants and extended members of the multidisciplinary team, within the Trust and community to provide a coherent patient-centred service. Ensure effective communication networks are established and maintained with all disciplines, patients and relatives/carers, to include Community Health Care Teams. Communicate highly sensitive information with sensitivity, empathy and reassurance. Provide advice, support and education to inpatients and outpatients, including development and regular reviews of written patient and carer information. Access effective clinical supervision for personal reflection on practice and self-development. Be an active member of the Lead Nurse Group and other external specialist groups. Develop links within the Trust and outside agencies to organise practical instruction for HCAs, Pre-Registration and Post-Registration nursing staff and Medical staff in both theoretical and clinical settings. Support and assist other specialties within the Trust with clinical issues and service development. Act as a resource for specialist knowledge and for research-based practice. Represent the specialty clinically internally and externally. Represent the Trust at local/national educational meetings. Promote and undertake nursing research and publish outcomes to update knowledge and practice. Be aware of and participate in clinical research trials, liaising with relevant healthcare professionals. Utilise research findings in delivery of care and disseminate information to colleagues.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
University hospital Lewisham, Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 6LH
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/
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