Job overview
Diabetes Specialist Nurse/Project Lead
Band 7 £55,524 - £62,652 Inclusive of Hcas
Full time house 37.5/week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Diabetes Specialist Nurse and Independent Prescriber to join our forward-thinking Community Diabetes Team. This unique role combines advanced clinical practice with leadership of an innovative Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) and insulin optimisation programme, supporting people living with diabetes to improve glycaemic control, increase independence and enhance their quality of life. Working collaboratively across primary, community and secondary care, the successful candidate will play a key role in driving service innovation, improving patient outcomes and shaping the future delivery of integrated diabetes care across Bromley.
Proposed interview date 14th September 2026
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of duties and responsibilities related to this job role.
The post holder will work collaboratively with the Diabetes Service Lead, the wider Community Diabetes Team and multidisciplinary colleagues across Bromley Healthcare and partner organisations to deliver high-quality, evidence-based diabetes care and lead service improvement initiatives.
The post holder will provide expert clinical leadership, specialist diabetes management and education for people living with diabetes, their carers and healthcare professionals. As an independent practitioner and non-medical prescriber, they will undertake comprehensive assessment, initiating, adjusting and optimising diabetes therapies within scope of practice and in accordance with local and national guidance.
The role comprises two key functions:
Diabetes Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Remote Monitoring Project Lead
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details relating to this job role of Diabetes Specialist Nurse/project Lead.
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
- Substantial post registration to include specialist diabetes experience.
- Experience in developing and/or delivering teaching programmes.
- Significant previous experience as a Diabetes Nurse
Desirable
- Experience of working in community, primary care settings.
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in nursing or equivalent experience
- Post registration Diabetes Qualification.
- V300 Nurse Prescriber
Desirable
- MSc in relevant topic
- DAFNE qualification
- DESMOND/X-Pert or similar qualification
Specific Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current NHS Agenda.
- Excellent knowledge of diabetes and its management.
- Excellent patient management and assessment skills.
- Report writing skills.
- Teaching skills – ability to give presentations/group sessions
Desirable
- Experience of writing policies and procedures
- Experience of clinical audit
Information Technology
Essential
- Computer literate, confident in word and e-mail.
Professional Registration
Essential
- NMC Registration
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This advert is for Diabetes Specialist Nurse/project Lead with Bromley Healthcare CIC in Beckenham Beacon. It is listed as a Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £55524.00 to £62652.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 08 Sep 2026.
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