Endocrine Specialist Nurse

Job overview

A further exciting opportunity has arisen for a substantive Band 6 Endocrine Clinical Nurse Specialist (Adults), working 22.5 hours per week, within the Diabetes & Endocrinology team at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB).

We are looking for an individual with broad adult nursing experience, a positive outlook and a passion for driving services forward. Recent experience within Endocrinology is essential, with experience in an outpatient setting preferred. However, we encourage applications from nurses with a strong background in general adult nursing who can demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm to develop specialist expertise within Endocrinology. We will provide all specialty-relevant training and support.

You will have a minimum of 3 years' experience as a Registered Nurse, preferably more, and will currently hold, or be willing to undertake, a degree and Non-Medical Prescribing qualification.

You may be required to work across 3 main sites (Royal Derby Hospital, Florence Nightingale Community Hospital and Queen's Hospital Burton) as part of the service.

Main duties of the job

The Endocrine unit provides a comprehensive service for patients with a wide range of Endocrine conditions. Specialist clinics include Pituitary, Gynae/Endocrine, Thyroid Eye, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid-Surgical MDT and Antenatal Endocrine. The team also delivers the Lipid Clinic Service for Derby and South Derbyshire and contributes to the Metabolic Bone Service. Close collaboration with surgical teams in Derby and Nottingham ensures seamless care for patients requiring Endocrine surgery.

• Running nurse-led clinics for thyroid and calcium disorders.
• Providing training and support for patients receiving treatments for acromegaly and growth hormone deficiency.
• Organising coordinating endocrine investigations in the medical day case unit such as short synacthen tests (SSTs), prolonged OGTTs, Insulin Tolerance Tests and Water Deprivation Tests.
• Providing steroid advice for patients with Addison's disease and adrenal insufficiency, across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Work closely with Consultant and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Work closely with Endocrine Nurse Specialist Co-Leads and wider specialist nursing team to continually develop and improve the service.
• Contributing to service development and improvement within the Endocrine Specialist Nursing service.

Closing date of applications: 4th November 2026

Interview date: 18th November 2026

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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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.