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The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Diabetes Specialist Nurse

The closing date is 22 October 2025

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Job summary

The successful applicant will have a strong interest in diabetes and will have experience in a Diabetes related environment.

For more information, please contact Elizabeth Murray Lead Nurse on 01384 244399

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:-

  • Work as part of the diabetes specialist nursing team, supporting consultant diabetologists and the wider Trust staff in the management, care and education of the patient with diabetes.
  • Be responsible for the assessment of diabetes patient care needs either at the front door or within the diabetes and endocrine centre. In addition, they are responsible for the development and implementation of service delivery in conjunction with multi-disciplinary team members, following agreed protocols and pathways.
  • Participate and contribute in developing specialist diabetes teaching packages for patients, nursing and non-nursing staff.
  • Support the Lead Nurse, Matron and Medical Head of Service in developing and monitoring diabetes services and the quality of care experienced by diabetic patients.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse , disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.

We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

253-1025-7500616

Job locations

Russells Hall Hospital

Dudley

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • First level registration
  • Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing
  • Educated to diploma level or demonstrate experience of operating at this level
  • Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification.
  • Diabetes qualification - university accredited / willing to obtain

Desirable

  • Educated to 1st degree level or evidence of study at degree level.
  • Up to date practice assessor certificate/evidence of being on the Live Mentorship Register
  • Nurse Prescriber

Experience

Essential

  • Must have recent nursing experience as a senior staff nurse or above within a diabetic related environment
  • Experience of regularly managing a team of staff and other resources during shifts, within the acute setting
  • Experience of close liaison with members of multidisciplinary team.
  • Effective leadership skills.

Desirable

  • Developed and implemented safe systems of work to ensure health and safety of staff, patient and visitors
  • Evidence of having implemented teamwork practices
  • Projects/research undertaken on own initiative or as part of previous nursing posts held

Physical skills

Essential

  • Organised approach to work
  • Able to work flexibly
  • Demonstrates attention to detail
  • Able to cope with some unpredictable work patterns and changing circumstances
  • Honest and trustworthy

Trust Vision & Values

Essential

  • Able to provide safe, caring and effective services
  • Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect & Responsibility
  • Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • First level registration
  • Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing
  • Educated to diploma level or demonstrate experience of operating at this level
  • Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification.
  • Diabetes qualification - university accredited / willing to obtain

Desirable

  • Educated to 1st degree level or evidence of study at degree level.
  • Up to date practice assessor certificate/evidence of being on the Live Mentorship Register
  • Nurse Prescriber

Experience

Essential

  • Must have recent nursing experience as a senior staff nurse or above within a diabetic related environment
  • Experience of regularly managing a team of staff and other resources during shifts, within the acute setting
  • Experience of close liaison with members of multidisciplinary team.
  • Effective leadership skills.

Desirable

  • Developed and implemented safe systems of work to ensure health and safety of staff, patient and visitors
  • Evidence of having implemented teamwork practices
  • Projects/research undertaken on own initiative or as part of previous nursing posts held

Physical skills

Essential

  • Organised approach to work
  • Able to work flexibly
  • Demonstrates attention to detail
  • Able to cope with some unpredictable work patterns and changing circumstances
  • Honest and trustworthy

Trust Vision & Values

Essential

  • Able to provide safe, caring and effective services
  • Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect & Responsibility
  • Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Russells Hall Hospital

Dudley

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


Employer's website

https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Russells Hall Hospital

Dudley

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


Employer's website

https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse

Elizabeth Murray

Elizabeth.Murray5@nhs.net

01384244399

Details

Date posted

13 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

253-1025-7500616

Job locations

Russells Hall Hospital

Dudley

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


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