Diabetes Specialist Nurse

We are looking for a band 7 registered nurse with a special interest in diabetes with drive, enthusiasm and vision.

As a Community Diabetes Specialist Nurse you will play a key role in delivering Diabetes Specialist Services to patients. You will also enable and educate GP's, Practice Nurses and Community Health professionals in supporting their patients with diabetes in their usual care setting. The community diabetes service also provides structured education for people living with type diabetes.

You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and will be expected to ensure productive working relationships across acute, community and social care.

The role will enable you to develop leadership experience as well as advanced clinical skills. You will be working in the London borough of Ealing in different locations and will also be required to do home visits.

As a Nurse with active NMC registration and a recognised diabetes qualification you will demonstrate strong decision making skills with the ability to motivate other non-specialist practitioners into improving their knowledge in the management of the person with diabetes.

Main duties of the job

The role focuses on evidence-based diabetes care, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and managing a caseload.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, leading clinics, home visits, clinical procedures (e.g., insulin adjustments), and supporting education strategies.

The aim is to upskill GPs and nurses, work across organizational barriers, and contribute to developing protocols for diabetes care.

Communication is vital, involving the exchange of complex information for collaborative outcomes.

The role includes mentoring students across medical disciplines, fostering their education, and ensuring high standards of care, all in line with NMC and Trust policies.

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

Person Specification Qualifications and Training

• Part 1(Adult) NMC Registered Nurse
• Recognised Diabetes course & mentoring qualification.
• Non-Medical Prescribing or working towards.
• Community Nursing qualification / experience

Experience

• Experience in Diabetes or related area in community setting.
• Demonstrate comprehensive and extensive community nursing skills.
• Working as a multidisciplinary team.
• Teaching in formal and informal settings.
• Experience of change management.
• Excellent organisational and clinical skills.
• Ability to organise and motivate junior staff.
• Ability to support and supervise staff.
• Proven clinical skills in undertaking assessment, developing, implementing and evaluating care plans for people with diabetes.
• Knowledge of current developments in nursing & diabetes care.
• Understanding of multidisciplinary and inter-professional practice.
• Facilitation Skills.
• Presentation Skills.
• Understanding of Clinical Supervision.
• Is able to demonstrate an understanding and empathy relating to the condition of diabetes and the challenges facing the diabetic patient.
• Knowledge of research and audit in practice.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage and prioritize own workload effectively.
• Experience of Quality Improvement.

Personal Qualities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability in approach to work.

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.

£51,883 to £58,544 a year Per Annum Inclusive of HCAS