We are seeking an experienced and motivated Community Diabetes Specialist Nurse to deliver expert, evidence‑based care across our Integrated Diabetes services in Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland. The role involves providing leadership, managing a complex patient caseload, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated care pathways are implemented effectively.
Responsibilities
* Provide expert assessment, advice, and treatment for people with diabetes across 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.
* Teach and train patients, carers, and healthcare staff, fostering confidence in managing complex conditions.
* Provide educational resources and programmes tailored to different learning needs and clinical settings.
* 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.
* Conduct audits, collect data, and apply research findings to improve standards and clinical outcomes.
* 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.
Requirements
* Successful completion of a Disclosure & Barring Service check is mandatory. The Trust will pay for the check, which will later be deducted from salary over a three‑month period.
* Completion of the Hospital COVID‑19 risk assessment is required for all roles involving patient contact.
* All staff are expected to be fully COVID‑19 vaccinated unless a medical exemption is provided.
* Flexible working arrangements are offered wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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 with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if they wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If a reasonable adjustment is required at any stage of the recruitment process, please let the recruitment services team know as soon as possible.
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