Diabetes Specialist Nurse
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Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust Diabetes Specialist Nurse
The closing date is 08 September 2026
Job summary
Are you a diabetes specialist nurse looking for a new role in the community, then we have the role for you.
We are currently recruiting to two full-time band 6 diabetes specialist nurse roles. To be eligible for this role you must currently work or have worked previously as a diabetes specialist nurse. The role can however be offered as a band 5-6 development role for anyone with diabetes experience, but who has not worked as a diabetes specialist nurse before.
We have an exciting opportunity for a diabetes specialist nurse to join our multi-disciplinary team, made up of nurses, dietitians, GPsi's, diabetes facilitators and pharmacists. If successful you would be working across Leeds to provide face to face and telephone clinics, carrying out home visits and providing education groups for patients with type 2 diabetes.
This role would suit someone who is enthusiastic and committed to providing excellent diabetes care, and who wants to further develop their knowledge and skills in this speciality. We, as a team, are committed to staff wellbeing and development, and the successful candidate will be supported to completed NMP if not already done so as this is an essential requirement of the role.
Main duties of the job
The role requires excellent communication skills as you will undertake complex assessments of patients with diabetes, implement treatment plans and then review and assess, all while promoting self-management for the person with diabetes.
Working hours are predominately 8:30 - 4:30 Monday to Friday.
Car owner/driver is essential for you to undertake this role.
Reasonable adjustments can be considered in accordance to the Equality Act.
Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.
Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers of applicants are reached.
About us
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high-quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Details
Date posted
19 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VP58D1A560
Job locations
Chapeltown Health Centre
Spencer Place
Leeds
LS7 4BB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
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Desirable
- Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.
General Requirements
Essential
- Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.
Desirable
- Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Chapeltown Health Centre
Spencer Place
Leeds
LS7 4BB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Chapeltown Health Centre
Spencer Place
Leeds
LS7 4BB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Team Manager
Gayle Marshall
Details
Date posted
19 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VP58D1A560
Job locations
Chapeltown Health Centre
Spencer Place
Leeds
LS7 4BB
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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