Job overview
An amazing opportunity has arisen to work with a dynamic forward thinking, diabetes and endocrinology team at East Sussex NHS Trust.
We are looking to recruit a Band 6 Endocrine Specialist Nurse who is dynamic and enthusiastic about enhancing the quality of endocrine care. Who is willing to drive, champion, and defend gold standard care for people with endocrine conditions. The post-holder will manage own caseload of patients, performing endocrine dynamic function tests and procedures, delivering education sessions to staff and patients whilst enhancing own skills with the management of patients with endocrine conditions.
The post-holder will be a source of expertise and operate with a high degree of autonomy whilst also working closely and collaboratively with senior medical and nursing colleagues whilst supporting the junior members of the team.
The patient will be at the centre of everything you do whilst demonstrating a supportive, person-centred, and motivational approach with a 'can-do' attitude. You will be working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary teams dedicated to ensuring high quality care of people with endocrine conditions in ESHT.
Main duties of the job
Working alongside the Diabetes and Endocrinology Team, you will provide autonomous specialist care to adults attending Endocrinology Clinics, using advanced clinical skills and in-depth knowledge of the specialty.
You will deliver expert nursing advice and support to patients, families, and carers from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up. Responsibilities include undertaking diagnostic function tests, performing endocrine procedures, and assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care while maintaining high standards.
The role involves contributing to service development, improvement, and promotion to ensure high-quality, cost-effective care. You will provide specialist education to patients and carers to support self-management from diagnosis onward and actively participate in multidisciplinary training and teaching across the Trust.
You will be accountable for maintaining and developing evidence-based practice, contributing to the wider knowledge base in endocrinology, and supporting innovation within the Trust and local networks. In addition, you will assist in developing guidelines, protocols, and policies.
Flexibility is essential, including working across Trust sites as required. Candidates must demonstrate experience in complex environments, strong communication and engagement skills, and the ability to build credibility across teams.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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This advert is for Endocrine Specialist Nurse (Diabetes & Endocrinology) with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in St Leonards On Sea, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: cross site when required. The application deadline is 11 Jun 2026.
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