Diabetes Enhanced Nurse Practitioner

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated nurse to join the Diabetes Team at Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. Whether you are looking to develop your career in diabetes, or are an experienced nurse seeking to expand your specialist expertise, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking multi-disciplinary team.

You will play a key role in supporting  us to deliver high-quality inpatient and outpatient diabetes services across a diverse and dynamic clinical environment.

You will be a valued member of a friendly and supportive team that share a strong commitment to delivering safe, personalised and evidence-based care. The successful candidate will share our values, have a genuine enthusiasm for diabetes care and motivated to develop specialist skills.

The role involves autonomous clinical practice under the supervision of the Senior Enhanced Practitioners, managing a defined caseload of patients with diabetes. You will contribute to assessment, care planning, education, quality improvement and service development.

Your professional development will be supported, and a personalised job plan will align with service needs and your learning objectives.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates strong communication skills and a compassionate approach to care. A willingness to learn and contribute to a positive team culture is essential.

Informal visits or discussions are welcomed prior to application.

Main duties of the job

• Manage a caseload of patients with diabetes across inpatient and outpatient settings, delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Undertake autonomous, independent clinical practice under the direct and indirect supervision of the Senior Enhanced Practitioner within the diabetes service.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients with complex diabetes needs using enhanced clinical judgement and decision-making skills.
• Provide specialist diabetes advice, education and support to patients, carers and healthcare professionals to promote effective self-management and positive outcomes.
• Initiate and adjust diabetes interventions and treatment plans within scope of practice and Trust guidelines.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to support safe discharge planning, coordinated care pathways and service improvement.
• Act as a specialist diabetes resource and support the delivery of evidence-based practice across the organisation.
• Contribute to education, audit, quality improvement and research activities to support the ongoing development of diabetes services.
• Demonstrate professional accountability, compassionate care and effective communication at all times.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Manage a specialist caseload of patients with diabetes across inpatient and outpatient settings, providing high-quality, evidence-based care tailored to individual patient needs.
• Undertake autonomous, independent clinical practice under the direct and indirect supervision of the Senior Enhanced Practitioner within the diabetes service, using enhanced clinical judgement and decision-making skills to manage complex situations safely and effectively.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients with complex diabetes needs, supporting effective treatment plans and positive patient outcomes.
• Provide specialist diabetes advice, education and emotional support to patients, families and carers, empowering individuals to self-manage their condition and make informed decisions about their care.
• Initiate, review and modify diabetes interventions and treatment plans within scope of practice and Trust guidelines, including supporting the adjustment of insulin and oral diabetes medications.
• Work collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team to ensure coordinated care pathways, safe discharge planning and effective ongoing diabetes management.
• Act as a clinical resource within the diabetes service, promoting evidence-based practice and supporting high standards of patient-centred care.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive and contemporaneous clinical records in accordance with Trust policies and professional standards.
• Participate in diabetes education and training programmes for healthcare professionals and contribute to creating a positive learning environment within the service.
• Contribute to clinical audit, quality improvement, service development and research activities to support the continuous improvement of diabetes care and patient experience.
• Demonstrate professional accountability, compassionate leadership and effective communication skills, recognising limitations of practice and escalating concerns