# Diabetes Specialist Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/diabetes-specialist-nurse/448be363-5cfb-4a63-bbeb-00405d6cc850 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/diabetes-specialist-nurse/448be363-5cfb-4a63-bbeb-00405d6cc850.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust - **Location:** The Poynt - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Clinical nurse specialist - **Salary:** £32073.00 to £48117.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Flexible working, Compressed hours, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-08-27T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-13T11:37:05.947Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8226788 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8226788?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cambscommunityservices.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Integrated Diabetes Team are looking for an individual who is already a Specialist in Diabetes Care or an individual who has a keen interest to specialise in Diabetes. The post holder will provide specialist diabetes advice and clinical support. Demonstrating a sound knowledge of the issues related to the identification, assessment, treatment and management of diabetes. They will support the delivery of structured educational to people with diabetes. Give specialist advice to GPs and other health professionals about Diabetes, especially with reference to adjustment of medication and supporting the management of patients with complex needs. Working closely with General Practices and other Health Care Professionals, they will support the delivery of integrated diabetes services across the primary / secondary care interface. As well as contributing to Clinical Governance within the service by participating in audit and research as part of the team, they will be expected to champion priorities within national diabetes strategies and NICE guidance/standards for diabetes. Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 20/08/2026 ### Main duties of the job Receive direct patients referrals according to referral criteria set-out in the service contract and participate in joint clinics as necessary. To contribute in preventing avoidable hospital admissions, by providing a holistic assessment of the individual needs of patients. Plan, implement and evaluate care delivered and support self-management. To organise and when necessary coordinate the overall care to meet clients’ care needs, which may be complex involving other professionals and agencies in an integrated and co-ordinated way. Engaging the wider multi-disciplinary team as needed. Understanding of approaches to motivating behavioural change for patients and their carers and champion and support diabetes self-management. To champion and support diabetes self-management wherever appropriate In conjunction with senior nurses in team, work as an autonomous specialist practitioner. Understand the implications of cultural differences for service delivery. Plan and prioritise own caseload. Provide specialist, expert clinical knowledge and advice to other health care professionals involved in diabetes care. Collect, evaluate, report and maintain accurate patient records on the Diabetes Computer Software System – SystmOne To support the delivery of group education including DESMOND and other bespoke programmes including specific programmes for the South Asian community. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities ### Job Purpose The post holder will work as part of the Integrated Community Diabetes Services, providing specialist diabetes advice and clinical support. Demonstrating a sound knowledge of the issues related to the identification, assessment, treatment and management of diabetes. They will support the delivery of structured educational to people with diabetes. Give specialist advice to GPs and other health professionals about Diabetes, especially with reference to adjustment of medication and supporting the management of patients with complex needs. Working closely with General Practices and other Health Care Professionals, they will support the delivery of integrated diabetes services across the primary / secondary care interface. As well as contributing to Clinical Governance within the service by participating in audit and research as part of the team, they will be expected to champion priorities within national diabetes strategies and NICE guidance/standards for diabetes. ### Main Duties and Responsibilities - Receive direct patient’s referrals according to referral criteria set out in the service contract and participate in joint clinics as necessary. - To contribute to preventing avoidable hospital admissions, by providing a holistic assessment of the individual needs of patients. Plan, implement and evaluate care delivered and support self-management. - To organise and when necessary, coordinate the overall care to meet clients’ care needs, which may be complex involving other professionals and agencies in an integrated and co-ordinated way. - Engaging the wider multi-disciplinary team as needed. - Understanding of approaches to motivating behavioural change for patients and their carers and champion and support diabetes self-management. - To champion and support diabetes self-management wherever appropriate in conjunction with senior nurses in team, work as an autonomous specialist practitioner. - Understand the implications of cultural differences for service delivery. - Plan and prioritise own caseload. - Provide specialist, expert clinical knowledge and advice to other health care professionals involved in diabetes care. - Collect, evaluate, report, and maintain accurate patient records on the Diabetes Computer Software System – SystmOne - To work in partnership with other agencies to deliver strategic national and local health priorities - To escalate Risk appropriately - To ensure that patients are treated with care and compassion at all times. - To support the delivery of group education including DESMOND and other bespoke programmes including specific programmes for the South Asian community. - Identify learning needs and be involved in planning, delivery, and evaluation of educational programmes for other Health Care Professionals. E.g. GPs, Practice Nurses, Community Nurses, student nurses - To be involved in updating and assessing diabetes competencies for self and junior team members. ### Leadership To support the teams delivery and evaluation of services; identify areas for improvement and contribute to plan the future development. Ensure safe use of equipment by self and other health care professionals. Be involved in maintain stock and ordering of supplies and equipment. Liaise with community nurses, GP’s and hospital staff to ensure a comprehensive diabetes service is provided across primary/secondary care. Actively participate with the Lead and other Diabetes Nurse Specialists in formulating, implementing and evaluation of policies and procedures relating to diabetes care. Developing relationships with external organisations and across boundaries. Ensure own competencies, mandatory and role specific training are up-to-date. Provide a positive public relations image by dealing with queries direct from members of the public. ### Communication To promote and facilitate excellent working relationships and communication within the Integrated Community Diabetes Services and multi-disciplinary teams, and between the hospital and community settings. To communicate highly sensitive, condition related, information to patients and their relatives. To demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to explore health beliefs, attitudes, and behaviours. To understand data protection and patient confidentiality and the policies and procedures surrounding them and to accurately record personally generated clinical observations, and update patient/client records. To create opportunities to promote and share good practice, locally and nationally, by undertaking presentations and publications. To anticipate barriers to communication and use interpreters or tools as required. To produce accurate and complete records of communication consistent with legislation, policy and procedure. To attend, lead and participate in relevant meetings and events including relevant research projects and conferences as required Build and develop relationships between all health professionals involved in the patient pathway. Key working relationships Senior nurse All team members Patients, carers, and families Other community specialist services Community Health Care Professionals General Practitioners and practice staff Luton & Dunstable hospital diabetes team CCS personnel Local Clinical Commissioning Group External Organisations Care / Nursing Homes Hospital ### Research & Development Activity Contribute to research, surveillance, and clinical audit in order to improve effectiveness of patient care. To promote the use of research in practice. To contribute to appropriate audit of services and service role from user and provider perspectives and respond to research findings ### Clinical and Practice Governance Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act. Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed, or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies. The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with your professional body, and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration. Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust. The post holder must participate in clinical and safeguarding audits as required Provide patients and their families /carers with information on standards they should expect from the team Participate in Clinical & Safeguarding supervision on a regular basis The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team. ### Continuing Professional Development The post holder will be expected to undertake ongoing personal, professional and management development in line with the responsibilities of the post. Improving Working Lives The post holder is expected to demonstrate a commitment to the Improving Working Lives initiative. ### 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** - Minimum of 3 years post registration clinical experience - Relevant clinical experience in diabetes - Some experience of working across organisational boundaries - Understanding of Clinical Governance - Understanding of NSF for Diabetes - Awareness of working in a multicultural team and with a multicultural client group. **Desirable** - Involvement in audit research and guidance based practice - Experience of working with multicultural groups - Previous experience of delivering education sessions / programmes ### Qualifications and Training **Essential** - Registered Nurse Level 1 - Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience - Post registration qualification in Diabetes or working towards / willing to undertake the course - Independent Non Medical Prescriber or working towards / willing to undertake the course - DESMOND trained or willingness to train **Desirable** - Counselling certificate / diploma ### Knowledge, Skills & Personal Qualities **Essential** - Teaching / Assessment skills - Organisational and negotiation skills and ability to prioritise workload. - Effective communicator and ability to manage complex cases - Works well as part of a team - Knowledge of professional and NHS issues and policy relating to diabetes - Able to work under own initiative and achieve deadlines **Desirable** - Experience in counselling patients. - Experience in Trust wide computer systems i.e. ICE, SystemOne, mobile IT working - Ability to communicate at a senior level to both internal and external agencies ## Documents - [the trust values & ethos_march26 (pdf, 1.4mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3073) - [a message from the chief executive (pdf, 193.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3043) - [job description & person specification (pdf, 192.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10537088) - [application & interview skills tips_june26 (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3056) ## 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.