Employer University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Diabetes Hub, Leicester General Hospital Town Leicester Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 06/05/2026 23:59
Community Diabetes Specialist Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Community Diabetes Specialist Nurse to deliver expert, evidence-based care across our Integrated Diabetes services across Leicestershire, Leicester, and Rutland. 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 of the job
Clinical Care & Support
* Provide expert assessment, advice, and treatment for people with diabetes across the community, and outpatient settings.
* Manage your own patient caseload, delivering individualised care plans that promote optimal health outcomes.
* Offer ongoing education and support to patients and families to enhance self-management and quality of life.
Education & Training
* Teach and train patients, carers, and healthcare staff, fostering confidence in managing complex conditions.
* Provide educational resources and programs tailored to different learning needs and clinical settings.
Collaboration & Integrated Care
* Work closely with multidisciplinary teams-to ensure coordinated, holistic care.
* Act as a key point of contact for complex cases, ensuring effective communication and continuity of care.
Service Development & Quality Improvement
* Conduct audits, collect data, and apply research findings to improve standards and clinical outcomes.
Leadership & Professional Development
* Support team growth by sharing expertise, mentoring colleagues, and promoting best practices.
* Take an active role in clinical governance, policy development, and innovation in care pathways.
Person specification
Training and Qualifications
* Post-basic Specialist Qualification
* Recognised Specialist Qualification
* Teaching qualification
* Nurse prescriber or willingness to complete training
* Knowledge of common conditions related to diabetes and its complications, its management and treatment
* PGCert or equivalent in diabetes
Knowledge & Experience
* 5 years Post –Registration experience
* clinical experience & specialist knowledge of diabetes
* Specialist knowledge of diabetes
* Evidence of leadership skills and willing to become a autonomous practitioner & Evidence of continued professional development
* Good working knowledge of relevant IT
Communication and relationship skills
* Written and interpersonal skills
Personal attributes
* Ability to conduct own projects successfully and follow them through
* Flexible and positive approach to work
* Be able to work at multiple locations and have own transport
* Enthusiasm and motivation to collaborative working
* Sensitivity based on knowledge with a flexible and positive approach to work
Analytical and Judgement skills
* Counselling skills
* Counselling Course
Planning and organisational skills
* Ability to conduct own projects successfully and follow them through
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month’s payment. The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer. The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors. If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavour to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
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