# Endocrine Specialist Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/endocrine-specialist-nurse/9fe0e795-6274-480a-aa2d-965793e3b630 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/endocrine-specialist-nurse/9fe0e795-6274-480a-aa2d-965793e3b630.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Royal Derby Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Clinical nurse specialist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata pa - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 22.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-11-04T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-21T08:40:44.631Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Derbyshire/Derby/University_Hospitals_Derby_Burton_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Endocrinology/Endocrinology-v8350300 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8350300?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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 Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI‑generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below). 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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 ### Skills **Essential** - Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills - Ability to work independently ### Knowledge **Essential** - Demonstrable specialist knowledge of Endocrinology ### Experience **Essential** - Experience at Band 6 level - Post-registration experience in Endocrinology - Experience of working autonomously and managing a specialist patient caseload ### Qualifications **Essential** - NMC pin - Post registration experience ## Documents - [specialist nurse (pdf, 969.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10693000) ## 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.