Job requirements
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Essential
15 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications & Training
RGN
- Qualifications & Training
Practice assessor/Practice supervisor or willingness to complete
- Communication and Relationships
Excellent communication skills
- Communication and Relationships
Role model with a significant level of autonomy and accountability
- Communication and Relationships
Evidence of good interpersonal skills
- Communication and Relationships
Motivated and the ability to motivate others
- Communication and Relationships
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and ability to pitch communication according to the target audience
- Knowledge, Experience & Expertise
Ability to act on own initiative with evidence of sound decision making abilities
- Knowledge, Experience & Expertise
Ability to demonstrate up to date experience and depth of knowledge and clinical competence
- Knowledge, Experience & Expertise
Ability to influence outcomes and engage in service change negotiations
- Knowledge, Experience & Expertise
Ability to work well in a team
- Knowledge, Experience & Expertise
Ability to work under pressure
- Knowledge, Experience & Expertise
Desire for knowledge and awareness of own limitations
- Knowledge, Experience & Expertise
High level of personal/ professional autonomy and accountability
- Knowledge, Experience & Expertise
Ability to manage complex situations effectively and demonstrate ability to influence change
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications & Training
First level degree
- Qualifications & Training
Teaching qualification
- Qualifications & Training
Advanced communication skills training
- Knowledge, Experience & Expertise
Experience of working within diabetes speciality
- Knowledge, Experience & Expertise
Experience in service development/ change management
- Knowledge, Experience & Expertise
Significant knowledge and skills in diabetes symptom management
Job overview
This role is for candidates looking to specialise themselves within the diabetes specialist nursing mainly the in-patients services. We are at the forefront of advances in diabetes care and provide number of specialist services. The Diabetes centre at CHFT deliver specialist diabetes care to people with complex needs which includes running weekly Antenatal clinics, weekly foot clinics, insulin pump clinics, Transition clinics and providing excellent in-patient diabetes services. We work very closely with all the members of the multi-disciplinary team which includes Diabetes consultants, Renal & Surgical consultants, diabetes dietitians and our diabetes foot team. We are a well-established DAFNE and Insulin Pump Centre and providing integrated diabetes services, working in close partnership with our Primary Care Team. The diabetes in-patient service continues to expand in response to the increasing number of people with diabetes.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed nurse who wishes to extend their expertise in this field and be a part of this innovative service. A commitment to further learning and development is required. Applicants must be a Level 1 registered nurse. Experience in care of people with diabetes is desirable, however not essential. The role will require the successful applicant to become proficient in assessment, counselling and teaching skills. The successful candidate must be passionate about working together with people with diabetes and their families. You will also provide comprehensive, evidence-based diabetes care for people with diabetes mainly Inpatients and support health care professionals. You must be able to support the implementation of changes in practice and have the ability to work collaboratively at all levels and across disciplines and agencies. You will need to be passionate about nursing and the important contribution nurses make for patients, carers and family.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification below for full details about the role.
If you’re interested in applying or would like to learn more about working in our team, we’d be happy to hear from you. Please contact the vacancy lead listed in the “Further details / informal visits” section.
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.
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This advert is for Diabetes Support Nurse with Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust in Halifax, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 pa. The contract type is Permanent: Monday to Friday service which covers weekends and bank holidays in rotation. The application deadline is 07 Sep 2026.
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