About this role
Job summary
Band 6 - Diabetes Specialist Nurse
12-month secondment (or fixed term contract)
Part-time role - 15 hours per week
This role is for our Inpatient Diabetes Services at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
As part of the exciting and innovative developments across Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we are delighted to offer a Band 6 vacancy for an enthusiastic and committed Diabetes Nurse Specialist to join our expanding team.
In this role, you will be instrumental in supporting the delivery of our 7-day inpatient diabetes service, contributing to the day-to-day clinical care, education, and support of patients with diabetes across our hospital sites. You will work alongside a friendly, multidisciplinary team including consultants, dietitians, and other specialist nurses.
About You:We are looking for a qualified, NMC-registered nurse with a strong interest or experience in diabetes care. You should be confident in working autonomously within a team, have excellent communication skills, and a desire to develop your clinical expertise in a specialist setting.
This role offers an excellent platform for professional development, with structured support and opportunities to gain advanced skills and training in diabetes care. Whether you're an experienced nurse looking to specialise, or already working in diabetes services and ready for your next challenge, we encourage you to apply.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
Provide daily reviews of inpatients with diabetes, identifying and addressing clinical needs in a timely and effective manner.
Participate in inpatient follow-up clinics, supporting patients in managing their condition during hospital stays and after discharge.
Develop and implement patient-centred care plans, offering guidance on blood glucose monitoring, medication regimes (including insulin), and lifestyle interventions.
Manage the telephone advice line and email service, offering responsive support to both patients and staff seeking diabetes-related advice.
Ensure that electronic and written documentation is accurately maintained, reflecting care delivery and supporting safe, coordinated practice.
Participate in ward-based education and training, promoting best practices in diabetes management among ward staff.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description Job responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Current NMC registration ENB 998 teaching and assessing course or equivalent mentorship preparation course e.g., C & G 730 To have a recognised diabetes course Diabetes in healthcare online training
Desirable
Possess a relevant Nursing Degree or be willing to work towards one
Experience Essential
Previous post registration NHS experience in a diabetes environment Teaching and supervising of junior staff and students Working with IT systems e.g., patient centre, RIO
Desirable
Experience of audit/research and publication
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult/stressful situations effectively The ability to work independently to an approved protocol whilst acknowledging limitations and liaising with the Senior DSN or Diabetologist where appropriate. Supervising and teaching fellow colleagues and students Effective resource management
Special Requirements Essential
Car owner and driver essential
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 Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Frimley Park Hospital
Portsmouth road
Frimley
GU167UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)