The post holder will Provide professional expert clinical care and expertise within diabetes services Be a key contributor to the strategic development of the diabetes service taking account of the BPT National Service Framework, government, regional and Trust initiatives. This also includes Peer Review agreements with the PCTs and the CCG. Work in collaboration with medical and other multi-disciplinary staff to provide a comprehensive patient focused service. Ensure nurse clinics are provided consistently and efficiently. Initiate and participate in the teaching programmes of the diabetes and team and ward teams. To advise on the management of and facilitate early discharge for patients admitted with diabetes, either as newly diagnosed or as part of their ongoing condition. Providing educational support as required. Be the focal point for inpatient referrals to the diabetic team, providing first line advice to doctors from other teams. In collaboration with the Paediatric community specialist nurses, provide community based care and support for specific patients with diabetes following their discharge from hospital. Provide managerial support to the Diabetes Nursing team.