Job summary
Do you have a keen interest in specialising in diabetes care, or are you an experienced Diabetes Specialist Nurse (DSN) looking for your next rewarding challenge?
We warmly invite DSNs, as well as Registered Nurses looking to advance in this rewarding field, to join our welcoming, innovative multidisciplinary team as a Band 6 Diabetes Specialist Nurse. Here, you'll work alongside Consultant Diabetologists, Specialist Diabetes Practitioners/Nurses, Podiatrists, Dieticians and other passionate colleagues, all focused on making a meaningful difference to patient outcomes.
You'll be primarily based at a single site, ensuring team continuity and a strong support network, with occasional opportunities to assist neighbouring sites when clinical needs arise, demonstrating your adaptability and commitment to excellent patient care across our wider service.
Applicants should be Registered Nurses with at least two years' experience, ideally with expertise in both inpatient and outpatient diabetes care, a solid grasp of current diabetes technologies, and familiarity with key clinical guidelines. Progress towards TREND competencies is preferred.
Become part of our encouraging team, where your skills are acknowledged, your career development is supported, and your dedication to better diabetes care is genuinely valued. Whether you're a seasoned DSN or eager to specialise further, we invite caring and motivated professionals ready to make a meaningful difference to apply.
Main duties of the job
- In conjunction with the multidisciplinary team and in line with local and national targets provide specialist evidence based nursing advise to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients/clients and relatives/ carers without supervision.
- Support and deputise for senior diabetes specialist nurses. This will involve dealing with complex situations and having to take appropriate action in a variety of settings.
- Provide expert advice and education for Healthcare professionals involved in the care of people with diabetes and their carers.
- Be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and to provide cover at all sites, if required, acting as professional role model providing direct and indirect clinical care, teaching and research.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- First level Registration
- Relevant post basic qualification: ENB 928 or equivalent Diabetes course
- Evidence of continued professional development
- ENB 998 or Teaching Certificate or experience in training and education
- Willingness to undertake diabetes related degree or working towards it.
Desirable
- Diploma/First degree or working towards it
- Counselling diploma
- Leadership theory
Experience
Essential
- RGN level 1 minimum 3 years
- Evidence of working with people with diabetes
- Ability to apply evidence based practice
- Recent experience of working in a Secondary care setting
- Previous experience at F/G grade or band 6 or 7
- Experience with diabetes technologies
Desirable
- Experience of working in secondary care
- Experience/ appreciation of community issues/needs
Skills
Essential
- Experience of Teaching skills
- Computer Literate
Desirable
- Certificate in a communication course / motivational interviewing / presentation skills
- Counselling/communication
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- First level Registration
- Relevant post basic qualification: ENB 928 or equivalent Diabetes course
- Evidence of continued professional development
- ENB 998 or Teaching Certificate or experience in training and education
- Willingness to undertake diabetes related degree or working towards it.
Desirable
- Diploma/First degree or working towards it
- Counselling diploma
- Leadership theory
Experience
Essential
- RGN level 1 minimum 3 years
- Evidence of working with people with diabetes
- Ability to apply evidence based practice
- Recent experience of working in a Secondary care setting
- Previous experience at F/G grade or band 6 or 7
- Experience with diabetes technologies
Desirable
- Experience of working in secondary care
- Experience/ appreciation of community issues/needs
Skills
Essential
- Experience of Teaching skills
- Computer Literate
Desirable
- Certificate in a communication course / motivational interviewing / presentation skills
- Counselling/communication
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).
