Job summary
Interview Date: 10th March 2026
18 hours per week
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and
forward thinking Diabetes Specialist Nurse to
join our progressive diabetes service. We are looking for a nurse with a
genuine passion for supporting people living with Type 1 diabetes, delivering
high quality antenatal diabetes care, and
championing the use of hybrid closed loop - HCL - insulin delivery systems.
You'll be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team
committed to improving outcomes, driving innovation, and empowering patients
through education, technology, and personalised care.
This post also involves community working.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
Provide expert clinical
support for individuals with Type 1 diabetes, including advanced insulin
management and technology enabled care.
Deliver specialist
antenatal diabetes care in partnership with obstetric and midwifery teams,
supporting women with Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes throughout
pregnancy.
Lead on the
implementation, optimisation, and ongoing support of hybrid closed loop
systems, ensuring safe and effective use.
Offer structured
education, training, and ongoing support for patients, families, and healthcare
professionals.
Contribute to service
development, quality improvement initiatives, and the integration of emerging
diabetes technologies.
Participate in audit, data
collection, and evidence based practice to support continuous improvement.
Provide clinical
leadership, mentorship, and support to colleagues and students.
About us
Barnsley
Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated
Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress
in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the
best Place to Work
We scored best
in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate
leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also
scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to
each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
We are proud of
the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future
and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities
There has never
been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we
can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation
Barnsley
Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity
and fair treatment to all applicants
For
individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health
& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert
to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no
longer eligible for sponsorship
The
cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only
be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction
We reserve the right to close positions early
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description forSenior
Diabetes Clinical Nurse Specialist
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the
values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description forSenior
Diabetes Clinical Nurse Specialist
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the
values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Significant Post-Reg. experience within specialty
- Previous experience at band 6 within specialty
- Extensive clinical experience
- In depth specialist knowledge
- Involvement in audit
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Up to date knowledge of research relating to diabetes
- Confidentiality
- Knowledge of current health service Issues
- Knowledge of health and safety Issues
- Demonstrable experience of teaching/assessing
- Evidence of recent study or on-going development
- Knowledge of quality audit and its application
- Knowledge of statutory/professional requirements
- Clinical governance
Desirable
- Knowledge and completion of competency assessment tools set out and developed from the TREND UK within 12 months of appointment.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to manage personal emotions and stress
- Dedication to quality
- Well motivated and able to motivate others
- Diplomatic
- Assertive and confident
- Personal and professional maturity
- Recognition of own limitations
- Demonstrates enthusiasm
- Ability to work both on own initiative and within a team
- Flexibility
- Able to travel between clinical locations primary and secondary care
Trust Values
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe what team work means to you.
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registration
- Post basic specialist qualification relevant in care of the individual with diabetes
- Post graduate CIDC or equivalent or working towards
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Independent Nurse Prescribing
Desirable
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Effective communicator
- Ability to work using own Initiative
- Ability to implement/develop the post
- Excellent leadership skills
- Clinical skills in diabetes management
- Computer / IT literate
Experience
Desirable
- Experience in the development of a new service initiative
Person Specification
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Significant Post-Reg. experience within specialty
- Previous experience at band 6 within specialty
- Extensive clinical experience
- In depth specialist knowledge
- Involvement in audit
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Up to date knowledge of research relating to diabetes
- Confidentiality
- Knowledge of current health service Issues
- Knowledge of health and safety Issues
- Demonstrable experience of teaching/assessing
- Evidence of recent study or on-going development
- Knowledge of quality audit and its application
- Knowledge of statutory/professional requirements
- Clinical governance
Desirable
- Knowledge and completion of competency assessment tools set out and developed from the TREND UK within 12 months of appointment.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to manage personal emotions and stress
- Dedication to quality
- Well motivated and able to motivate others
- Diplomatic
- Assertive and confident
- Personal and professional maturity
- Recognition of own limitations
- Demonstrates enthusiasm
- Ability to work both on own initiative and within a team
- Flexibility
- Able to travel between clinical locations primary and secondary care
Trust Values
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe what team work means to you.
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registration
- Post basic specialist qualification relevant in care of the individual with diabetes
- Post graduate CIDC or equivalent or working towards
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Independent Nurse Prescribing
Desirable
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Effective communicator
- Ability to work using own Initiative
- Ability to implement/develop the post
- Excellent leadership skills
- Clinical skills in diabetes management
- Computer / IT literate
Experience
Desirable
- Experience in the development of a new service initiative
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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