About this role
Job summary
Diabetes Specialist Nurse/Project Lead
Band 7 £55,524 - £62,652 Inclusive of Hcas
Full time house 37.5/week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Diabetes Specialist Nurse and Independent Prescriber to join our forward-thinking Community Diabetes Team. This unique role combines advanced clinical practice with leadership of an innovative Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) and insulin optimisation programme, supporting people living with diabetes to improve glycaemic control, increase independence and enhance their quality of life. Working collaboratively across primary, community and secondary care, the successful candidate will play a key role in driving service innovation, improving patient outcomes and shaping the future delivery of integrated diabetes care across Bromley.
Proposed interview date 14th September 2026
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of duties and responsibilities related to this job role.
The post holder will work collaboratively with the Diabetes Service Lead, the wider Community Diabetes Team and multidisciplinary colleagues across Bromley Healthcare and partner organisations to deliver high-quality, evidence-based diabetes care and lead service improvement initiatives.
The post holder will provide expert clinical leadership, specialist diabetes management and education for people living with diabetes, their carers and healthcare professionals. As an independent practitioner and non-medical prescriber, they will undertake comprehensive assessment, initiating, adjusting and optimising diabetes therapies within scope of practice and in accordance with local and national guidance.
The role comprises two key functions:
Clinical Diabetes Specialist Nurse Function Diabetes Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Remote Monitoring Project Lead
About us
Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details relating to this job role of Diabetes Specialist Nurse/project Lead.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Diploma/degree in nursing or equivalent experience Post registration Diabetes Qualification. V300 Nurse Prescriber
Desirable
MSc in relevant topic DAFNE qualification DESMOND/X-Pert or similar qualification
Professional Registration Essential
NMC Registration
Specific Skills Essential
Up to date knowledge of current NHS Agenda. Excellent knowledge of diabetes and its management. Excellent patient management and assessment skills. Report writing skills. Teaching skills - ability to give presentations/group sessions
Desirable
Experience of writing policies and procedures Experience of clinical audit
Experience Essential
Substantial post registration to include specialist diabetes experience. Experience in developing and/or delivering teaching programmes. Significant previous experience as a Diabetes Nurse
Desirable
Experience of working in community, primary care settings.
Information Technology Essential
Computer literate, confident in word and e-mail.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Bromley Healthcare CIC
Address Beckenham Beacon
Beckenham/Bromley
BR3 3QL
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.bromleyhealthcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)