Overview
Join Our Dynamic Team as a Diabetes Specialist Nurse
Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of those living with diabetes? We have an exhilarating opportunity for you to be a key player in our innovative, supportive Community Diabetes Service, dedicated to providing exceptional clinical care to adults in Bury, Heywood, Middleton, and Rochdale. As a vital link between primary and secondary care, our mission is to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and enhance life quality for patients. You'll be at the forefront of transforming diabetes management—offering essential support, expert advice, and comprehensive education not only for patients but also for their families, carers, and fellow health professionals.
Based at the modern Moorgate Primary Care Centre in Bury and the Phoenix Centre in Heywood, our community-focused team delivers tailored diabetes interventions in various settings—ensuring that our patients receive the personalised care they deserve.
Hours of work: Between 7.5 and 22.5 per week (please state preference on application form). Contract: 9 months secondment.
Join Our Team as a Diabetes Specialist Nurse
Role context: We are seeking an enthusiastic first-level nurse with a passion for diabetes care to join our innovative team for a 9-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. Full and part-time hours are available.
What you’ll bring: You'll bring your current NMC registration and up-to-date knowledge of the diabetes speciality, along with experience in managing this complex condition. You'll have the opportunity to initiate and adjust injectable and oral diabetes medications—empowering patients to manage their health more effectively.
Development and support: Our organisation prioritises your growth and success. You'll benefit from a comprehensive induction program, clinical supervision, and ongoing professional development opportunities to refine your skills and expand your knowledge base. We value collaboration and innovation; your insights and ideas for future service development will be welcomed and actively encouraged.
About the organisation: The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. We are committed to delivering high standards of care and working with local authorities and key partners, guided by our core values of care, appreciation, and inspiration.
Benefits: We offer a role with purpose and flexibility in a large NHS trust, with opportunities for challenge and career progression, a competitive benefits package including a generous annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities, and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities.
How to read more: To read more information about the advertised role and main duties/responsibilities, please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more about working at the Northern Care Alliance in the Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers site: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
This advert closes on Sunday 2 Nov 2025
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