Diabetic Specialist Nurse
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Isleworth, TW7 6AF
Salary
£55,524 to £62,652
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 September 2026
8 days left
Job description
The post holder will be part of the Maternity Diabetes Specialist Service providing Diabetes Care and Management to pregnant women /people and their f...
Be competent as appropriate to the requirements of the role of Diabetes Specialist Nurse.
Demonstrate at all times the Trust Values.
Be a Registered First Level Nurse with current NMC Registration and have a detailed professional and clinical knowledge. They will be a specialist practitioner and have a focus in Diabetes care with good knowledge of technological advances in Diabetes.
Be responsible for a defined population of service users in a variety of settings across the Chelsea and Westminster Foundation Trust. (This role is based at West Middlesex Site , not cross site )
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.
If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Nursing diploma/ 1st degree or degree in related subject/Demonstrable experience
- Evidence of Continuing professional development and education
- Post graduate studies in Diabetes care and management
- Willingness to undertake Non-medical prescribing
- Insulin PUMP K
Desirable
- Experience caring for women / people with diabetes or gestational diabetes
- Leadership/management qualification
- Accredited Diabetes module
Experience
Essential
- Experience in mentoring students and in being a sign off mentor
- Experience and participation in research and audit and dissemination of findings
- Participate in risk management and investigations
- Expertise and teaching in all areas of nursing care
- Influence policy setting
- Leadership experience
- Experience in Pump set and management
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in working with clients with diabetes and gestational diabetes
- Attendance at relevant Diabetes groups or networks
- Demonstrable leadership/managerial knowledge and ability
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of specialist diabetes clinical knowledge relevant to the post.
- Manage and resolve conflict.
- Participation in Selection and recruitment of staff
- Ability to support service users, families and carers in dealing with diabetes in pregnancy
- Act as a positive role model for all staff and students
- Support and encourage junior staff in professional growth and confidence
- Awareness of relevant NSF's and NICE guidance relating to Diabetes and gestational diabetes
- To foster harmonious working relationships within the multidisciplinary team
Personal qualities
Essential
- Team player, Reliability and Integrity
- Caring compassionate attitude
- Excellent communication skills
- Commitment to flexible working
- Leadership qualities
Trust Values
Essential
- Putting patients first
- Responsive to patients and staff
- Open and honest
- Unfailingly kind
- Determined to develop
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
26 August 2026
Last checked
28 August 2026
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