Diabetes Specialist Nurse
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Frimley, GU167UJ
Salary
£25,174 to £30,232
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
9 September 2026
4 days left
Job description
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 Diab...
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.
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
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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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
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
2 September 2026
Last checked
4 September 2026
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