# Diabetes Support Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/diabetes-support-nurse/ba3195d4-ace7-46dc-b483-e3b28c021282 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/diabetes-support-nurse/ba3195d4-ace7-46dc-b483-e3b28c021282.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Calderdale Royal Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 pa - **Contract type:** Permanent: Monday to Friday service which covers weekends and bank holidays in rotation - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday including weekend and Bank Holiday in rotation) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-07T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-03T08:51:19.210Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/West_Yorkshire/Calderdale_Huddersfield/Calderdale_Huddersfield_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Nursing/Nursing-v8270138 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8270138?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cht.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications & Training **Essential** - RGN - Practice assessor/Practice supervisor or willingness to complete **Desirable** - First level degree - Teaching qualification - Advanced communication skills training ### Communication and Relationships **Essential** - Excellent communication skills - Role model with a significant level of autonomy and accountability - Evidence of good interpersonal skills - Motivated and the ability to motivate others - Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and ability to pitch communication according to the target audience ### Knowledge, Experience & Expertise **Essential** - Ability to act on own initiative with evidence of sound decision making abilities - Ability to demonstrate up to date experience and depth of knowledge and clinical competence - Ability to influence outcomes and engage in service change negotiations - Ability to work well in a team - Ability to work under pressure - Desire for knowledge and awareness of own limitations - High level of personal/ professional autonomy and accountability - Ability to manage complex situations effectively and demonstrate ability to influence change **Desirable** - Experience of working within diabetes speciality - Experience in service development/ change management - Significant knowledge and skills in diabetes symptom management ## Documents - [job description and person specification (pdf, 400.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10585110) ## 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.