Diabetes Specialist Nurse

Job summary

Are you a diabetes specialist nurse looking for a new role in the community, then we have the role for you.

We are currently recruiting to two full-time band 6 diabetes specialist nurse roles. To be eligible for this role you must currently work or have worked previously as a diabetes specialist nurse. The role can however be offered as a band 5-6 development role for anyone with diabetes experience, but who has not worked as a diabetes specialist nurse before.

We have an exciting opportunity for a diabetes specialist nurse to join our multi-disciplinary team, made up of nurses, dietitians, GPsi's, diabetes facilitators and pharmacists. If successful you would be working across Leeds to provide face to face and telephone clinics, carrying out home visits and providing education groups for patients with type 2 diabetes.

This role would suit someone who is enthusiastic and committed to providing excellent diabetes care, and who wants to further develop their knowledge and skills in this speciality. We, as a team, are committed to staff wellbeing and development, and the successful candidate will be supported to completed NMP if not already done so as this is an essential requirement of the role.

Main duties of the job

The role requires excellent communication skills as you will undertake complex assessments of patients with diabetes, implement treatment plans and then review and assess, all while promoting self-management for the person with diabetes.

Working hours are predominately 8:30 - 4:30 Monday to Friday.

Car owner/driver is essential for you to undertake this role.

Reasonable adjustments can be considered in accordance to the Equality Act.

Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.

Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers of applicants are reached.

About us

Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high-quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Details

• Date posted: 19 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: VP58D1A560
• Job locations: Chapeltown Health Centre, Spencer Place, Leeds, LS7 4BB, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).