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Diabetes Support Nurse

Locala Health and Wellbeing

Huddersfield, HD1 4EW

Salary

Negotiable

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

20 September 2026

15 days left

Job description

Diabetes Support Nurse Band 5-6 development post 32 Hours per week Permanent Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for gene...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse to join the Locala Diabetes Service.

We are seeking the skills of a Diabetes Specialist nurse who has the ability to make a difference to the health and wellbeing of individuals referred to the service.

The role requires a motivated individual who is interested in developing themselves and others to deliver high quality, effective and innovative diabetes care in the community.

You will need to demonstrate knowledge of national and local issues and be committed to partnership working with other providers.

As part of a team and working in conjunction with GP's, mainstream nursing, social and secondary care services, you will provide a patient focused, co-ordinated case management approach across primary care.

The post holder will participate in and influence efforts across health and social services to shape the service, to support patient choice, improve quality of life, and promote self-management whilst adopting the community care team approach.

To be shortlisted you will need to meet the essential criteria in the job description.

This role is not applicable for sponsorship and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK.

Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve.

We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.

Locala is a Disability Confident employer and as such any disabled applicants who meets all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.

Just a few of the benefits you can enjoy:-

  • Flexible working - We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.
  • Generous pension We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%
  • Refer a Friend Scheme - If you know a friend or family member who works at Locala on a substantive contract, you may be able to take advantage of our Refer a Friend Scheme. You both could receive a reward of £500 each, after you have successfully started your role with us.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please refer to the attached person specification document.

Desirable

  • Please refer to the attached person specification document.

Experience

Essential

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Desirable

  • Please refer to the attached person specification document.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

4 September 2026

Last checked

5 September 2026

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About the employer

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Locala Health and Wellbeing

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