Job summary
This is a permanent new vacancy for a Hywel Dda Health board wide Adult Diabetes Insulin Pump Service
An exciting opportunity is available with the Hywel Dda Diabetes Teams to take us forward in diabetes technology and meet the requirements of NICE TA Hybrid Closed Loop.
This will include inpatients and outpatient diabetes care. The post holder will work with the multi-disciplinary team to provide specialist care, education and support for those patients and their carers using intensive insulin therapy and/or diabetes technologies- insulin pumps; continuous glucose monitoring; and Hybrid closed loops in line with National Institute of Clinical Evidence (NICE)/Joint British Diabetes Societies (JBDS) and Diabetes Technology Network (DTN)guidelines
If you have advanced knowledge of management of type 1 diabetes; carbohydrate counting; insulin dose adjustment, insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitoring and hybrid closed loops.
We invite you to apply for the Diabetes Specialist Nurse Technology Post. Extensive post registration experience of working within diabetes care is essential. Expert and advanced knowledge and experience in the management of patients with diabetes Type 1, technology in pregnancy, and supporting young adults in insulin pump therapy and hybrid closed loop systems.
Post graduate education /qualifications required in diabetes management, DAFNE, Insulin pump systems and prescribing qualification desired.
Main duties of the job
Work with the multi-disciplinary team to provide specialist care, education and support for those patients and their carers using intensive insulin therapy and/or diabetes technologies- insulin pumps; continuous glucose monitoring; and Hybrid closed loops in line with National Institute of Clinical Evidence (NICE)/Joint British Diabetes Societies (JBDS) and Diabetes Technology Network (DTN)guidelines.
- Act as a point of contact and clinical expert for patients, relatives and clinician colleagues for these technologies with the full support of the Consultant Diabetologists/Endocrinologists and the nursing team.
- Be an expert resource in insulin pump therapy including starting patients on insulin pumps and providing advice and support to patients already using an insulin pump.
- Deliver autonomous practitioner-led clinics for outpatients, inpatients both with and without an insulin pump.
- Develop and deliver patient and staff education programme in diabetes technology aligned with TREND competencies.
- Deputise and support Senior Lead Diabetes Nurse when necessary to provide clinical and managerial leadership for diabetes specialistnursing team.
- Facilitate and support patients transitioning to adult diabetes pump service on insulin pump
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 30/09/2025.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 30/09/2025.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of insulin pump initiation and follow up support
- Comprehensive experience in delivering Structured Education for patient with type 1 diabetes on an insulin pump, implementing training/teaching programmes for healthcare professionals, clients and community sector on both one-to one and group setting
- Extensive experience of working autonomously at an enhanced level within the specialist area delivering effective patient focused care
- Recent Diabetes care experience at band 6/7
- Proven experience of intensive type 1 diabetes management
- Ability to work independently and as part of the diabetes team
- Management experience
Desirable
- Audit and/or research
- Advanced knowledge of evidence-based practice for the management of Type 1 diabetes and insulin pumps
- DAFNE Educator
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Practitioner with NMC, HCPC or GPhC
- Degree supplemented by post graduate diploma specialist training, experience, short courses plus further specialist training to masters equivalent level
- Diabetes qualification (graduate or post graduate level) supplemented by specialist training, experience and short courses ie DAFNE, Insulin Pump course
- Advanced knowledge of management of type 1 diabetes; carbohydrate counting; insulin dose adjustment, insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitoring and hybrid closed loops.
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical, professional issues and sound knowledge of current issues
Desirable
- Mentorship Course / Teaching and Assessing qualification
- Counselling qualification / Motivational Interviewing
- Recognised prescribing qualification or willingness to gain within 2 years
- Quality Improvement experience
Other
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to change to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of insulin pump initiation and follow up support
- Comprehensive experience in delivering Structured Education for patient with type 1 diabetes on an insulin pump, implementing training/teaching programmes for healthcare professionals, clients and community sector on both one-to one and group setting
- Extensive experience of working autonomously at an enhanced level within the specialist area delivering effective patient focused care
- Recent Diabetes care experience at band 6/7
- Proven experience of intensive type 1 diabetes management
- Ability to work independently and as part of the diabetes team
- Management experience
Desirable
- Audit and/or research
- Advanced knowledge of evidence-based practice for the management of Type 1 diabetes and insulin pumps
- DAFNE Educator
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Practitioner with NMC, HCPC or GPhC
- Degree supplemented by post graduate diploma specialist training, experience, short courses plus further specialist training to masters equivalent level
- Diabetes qualification (graduate or post graduate level) supplemented by specialist training, experience and short courses ie DAFNE, Insulin Pump course
- Advanced knowledge of management of type 1 diabetes; carbohydrate counting; insulin dose adjustment, insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitoring and hybrid closed loops.
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical, professional issues and sound knowledge of current issues
Desirable
- Mentorship Course / Teaching and Assessing qualification
- Counselling qualification / Motivational Interviewing
- Recognised prescribing qualification or willingness to gain within 2 years
- Quality Improvement experience
Other
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to change to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
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).
