Job overview
To lead and manage the nursing caseload for patients with Diabetes, who have multiple and complex needs including complex Type 1 and 2 Diabetes, ante-natal, renal, transition and initiation of CGM/pump therapy within the inpatient and outpatient Diabetes service.
To take responsibility for own evidence-based practice and implement and add to the body of knowledge that supports nursing practice within Diabetes.
To lead and innovate diabetes related nursing practice, both within the Trust and through local networks.
To develop diabetes guidelines, protocols and policies for the Trust
To develop all staff within the multidisciplinary team, providing support, advice, formal and informal education.
To actively contribute to and participate in the delivery of Trust-wide multi disciplinary mandatory training and teaching.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has come up (Barnet Hospital base site). This is a 7 day working role, hours to be discussed with the successful candidate.
This post offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Specialist Nurse who is looking to progress while remaining within our established and supportive team.
Development Band 6 considered.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Recent extensive experience in specialist diabetes care at CNS level.
- Able to demonstrate contribution to clinical protocols.
- Experience of supervising other healthcare professionals
- Experience in teaching multidisciplinary staff.
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Understanding of the role, competencies of the post, being aware of own boundaries and other members of health care team.
- Effectively handles competing priorities, deadlines and ability to work under pressure and is able to support others.
- Understanding of audit and research process.
- Demonstrates knowledge in strategic and national issues pertinent to nursing and diabetes care.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Personal qualities and attributes
Essential
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service.
- Willingness to learn and to engender learning in others
- IT literate
Education and professional qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Relevant 1st degree to specialist Diabetes care
Desirable
- Educated to or willing to work to Masters level nurse education
- Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
- Non-medical prescriber
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This advert is for Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist Diabetes with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in Barnet General hospital. It is listed as a Band 7 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £45,953 - £62,652 per annum inclusive of HCAS (pro rata). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Aug 2026.
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