Job overview
This role seeks a Band 6 Registered Nurse with a passion for diabetes care, strong communication skills, and leadership potential. As a Community Diabetes Specialist Nurse in Ealing, you’ll deliver specialist services, educate healthcare professionals, and support patients with Type 2 diabetes through structured programs.
You’ll work across various settings, including home visits, and foster collaboration between acute, community, and social care teams. With an active NMC registration and diabetes qualification, you’ll help shape service development, introduce innovative practices, and empower non-specialist staff to improve diabetes management.
The position offers opportunities to enhance both clinical expertise and leadership experience.
Main duties of the job
The collection of statistical data and activity as required/requested to contribute to e.g. performance report
To attend regular meetings with the Matron /Team Leader to undertake PDP and appraisal
To attend and contribute to the Integrated Diabetes Service and multi-disciplinary team meetings across the primary and secondary care setting
To represent the Integrated Diabetes Service and/or Specialist Services at appropriate meetings locally, regionally and nationally.
To assess and support local GP practices and provide specialist support to improve the standards and delivery of diabetes care
To support and up skill GPs ,Pharmacist & Practice Nurses in delivering Level 1 & 2 care in their clinical networks
To maintain a clinical case including patients who are housebound
To promote national guidance and policy such as NICE Guidelines and proposed changes to working practices in order to identify patients with diabetes and improve their care.
Organize and implement health promotion in the local community through public awareness days
Working for our organisation
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. RGN
2. ENB 928 or Warwick Certificate in Diabetes Care (CIDC) or equivalent
3. Relevant degree or equivalent experience.
Desirable criteria
4. Nurse Prescriber
Experience
Essential criteria
5. 4 Years post registration
6. 1 year experience in Diabetes or Community Nursing qualification / experience
7. Case load management
8. Participation in Audit
9. Multiagency working
10. Teaching
11. Group Facilitation / DESMOND trained
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
12. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
13. Ability to teach clients and colleagues both formally and informally
14. Ability to work across boundaries to develop new ways of working / service delivery
15. Presentation Skill (e.g. using Power Point)
16. Facilitate Change/team building
17. Ability to plan own work load and manage time effectively
18. IT Skills
19. Knowledge of current developments in nursing & diabetes care.
20. Is able to demonstrate an understanding and empathy relating to the condition of diabetes and the challenges facing the diabetic patient.
Special Requirements
Essential criteria
21. Car Driver / owner
22. Full UK drivers licence