# Diabetes Specialist Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/diabetes-specialist-nurse/16584d5f-1d7d-46bf-9484-38c42854fde3 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/diabetes-specialist-nurse/16584d5f-1d7d-46bf-9484-38c42854fde3.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Frimley Park Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Clinical nurse specialist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £25,174 - £30,232 per annum incl HCAS - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Part-time 15 hours per week) - **Employment type:** Part time - 15 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-09T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-02T11:51:58.665Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Surrey/Frimley/Frimley_Health_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Diabetes/Diabetes-v8268227 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8268227?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.fhft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Band 6 - Diabetes Specialist Nurse 12-month secondment (or fixed term contract) Part-time role - 15 hours per week This role is for our Inpatient Diabetes Services at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust As part of the exciting and innovative developments across Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we are delighted to offer a Band 6 vacancy for an enthusiastic and committed Diabetes Nurse Specialist to join our expanding team. In this role, you will be instrumental in supporting the delivery of our 7-day inpatient diabetes service, contributing to the day-to-day clinical care, education, and support of patients with diabetes across our hospital sites. You will work alongside a friendly, multidisciplinary team including consultants, dietitians, and other specialist nurses. About You: We are looking for a qualified, NMC-registered nurse with a strong interest or experience in diabetes care. You should be confident in working autonomously within a team, have excellent communication skills, and a desire to develop your clinical expertise in a specialist setting. This role offers an excellent platform for professional development, with structured support and opportunities to gain advanced skills and training in diabetes care. Whether you’re an experienced nurse looking to specialise, or already working in diabetes services and ready for your next challenge, we encourage you to apply. ### Main duties of the job Key Responsibilities: Provide daily reviews of inpatients with diabetes, identifying and addressing clinical needs in a timely and effective manner. Participate in inpatient follow-up clinics, supporting patients in managing their condition during hospital stays and after discharge. Develop and implement patient-centred care plans, offering guidance on blood glucose monitoring, medication regimes (including insulin), and lifestyle interventions. Manage the telephone advice line and email service, offering responsive support to both patients and staff seeking diabetes-related advice. Ensure that electronic and written documentation is accurately maintained, reflecting care delivery and supporting safe, coordinated practice. Participate in ward-based education and training, promoting best practices in diabetes management among ward staff. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy. ### 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** - Previous post registration NHS experience in a diabetes environment - Teaching and supervising of junior staff and students - Working with IT systems e.g., patient centre, RIO **Desirable** - Experience of audit/research and publication ### Qualifications **Essential** - Current NMC registration - ENB 998 teaching and assessing course or equivalent mentorship preparation course e.g., C & G 730 - To have a recognised diabetes course - Diabetes in healthcare online training **Desirable** - Possess a relevant Nursing Degree or be willing to work towards one ### Skills & Knowledge **Essential** - Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult/stressful situations effectively - The ability to work independently to an approved protocol whilst acknowledging limitations and liaising with the Senior DSN or Diabetologist where appropriate. - Supervising and teaching fellow colleagues and students - Effective resource management ### Special Requirements **Essential** - Car owner and driver essential ## Documents - [trust values (pdf, 577.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=736) - [band 6 dsn jd/spec (pdf, 238.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10582962) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.