Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Nurse Specialist - Diabetes (XR06)

The closing date is 12 March 2026

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals are looking to recruit a Band 6 Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join the multidisciplinary team. This post is on a 12 month fixed term basis to cover maternity leave

The service delivers highly specialist diabetes care to patients with Type 1 diabetes, complex Type 2 diabetes and provides in-patient care.

We cover the diabetes centre at St Jamess Hospital and in-patients at St James University Hospital, Leeds General Infirmary and Chapel Allerton Hospital.

We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic and committed to the provision of excellence in diabetes care and who wants to further develop their knowledge and skills in this field.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will strengthen our specialist nurse team, providing expert advice to patients, education to staff and will work across the outpatient and inpatient service. Training will be given to provide expert care in highly specialist clinics to include; antenatal, preconception, renal, foot, young adult, diabetes technology and DAFNE.

The vacancy would suit a band 5 nurse with diabetes experience or an existing band 6 diabetes nurse who would like more involvement with specialist work.

You will need excellent clinical, organisational, IT and communication skills and be willing to be involved in the development of the Diabetes Service.

About us

We are a friendly team working together with patients at the centre of our care delivery.

Informal visits are very much encouraged and we would be happy to meet you to discuss this role further.

Were committed to the personal development of all staff. Support will be offered for professional development providing a period of preceptorship and clinical supervision.

We provide a seven day service and the successful applicant would be required to be adaptable to service needs.

We would consider full time and part time applicants and are flexible within working hours in line with service needs.

Interview date: To be confirmed

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Date posted

20 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-SIM-213

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are a friendly team working together with patients at the centre of our care delivery.

Informal visits are very much encouraged and we would be happy to meet you to discuss this role further.

Were committed to the personal development of all staff. Support will be offered for professional development providing a period of preceptorship and clinical supervision.

We provide a seven day service and the successful applicant would be required to be adaptable to service needs.

We would consider full time and part time applicants and are flexible within working hours in line with service needs.

Interview date: To be confirmed

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are a friendly team working together with patients at the centre of our care delivery.

Informal visits are very much encouraged and we would be happy to meet you to discuss this role further.

Were committed to the personal development of all staff. Support will be offered for professional development providing a period of preceptorship and clinical supervision.

We provide a seven day service and the successful applicant would be required to be adaptable to service needs.

We would consider full time and part time applicants and are flexible within working hours in line with service needs.

Interview date: To be confirmed

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Evidence of continued professional development
Willing to undergo training as necessary

Skills & behaviours

Essential

Current issues in healthcare
Significant experience working as a Band 5 Staff Nurse or equivalent post registration experience of which there has been substantial experience gained within the relevant specialty area, during which
Audit & Standard setting

Desirable

Service development and/or change management

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse (Level 1)
Recognised teaching/assessing qualification

Desirable

Post registration qualification in specialty
Non-medical prescribing certificate or willing to undertake

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Evidence of continued professional development
Willing to undergo training as necessary

Skills & behaviours

Essential

Current issues in healthcare
Significant experience working as a Band 5 Staff Nurse or equivalent post registration experience of which there has been substantial experience gained within the relevant specialty area, during which
Audit & Standard setting

Desirable

Service development and/or change management

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse (Level 1)
Recognised teaching/assessing qualification

Desirable

Post registration qualification in specialty
Non-medical prescribing certificate or willing to undertake

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.

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

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

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Employer's website

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