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Community Diabetes Specialist Nurse

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Central London Community Health TrustLondon

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Central London Community Health Trust Community Diabetes Specialist Nurse

The closing date is 22 September 2026

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Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Community Specialist Nurse (Diabetes) to join the Community Diabetes Service. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based diabetes care, supporting people with diabetes to effectively manage their condition and achieve improved health outcomes.

The post holder will provide specialist assessment, treatment, education, and ongoing support to patients within community settings, working closely with service users, carers, primary care colleagues, and partner organisations. They will contribute to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualised care plans, ensuring care is delivered in line with current clinical evidence, national guidance, and local service priorities.

The role offers the opportunity to develop specialist expertise in diabetes management while supporting service development, delivering education and training to healthcare professionals, and participating in quality improvement, audit, and research activities. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent clinical, communication, and organisational skills, with a commitment to delivering person-centred care and promoting self-management to improve the lives of people living with diabetes.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

Provide specialist assessment, treatment, and management for adults with diabetes in community settings.
Support and empower patients to self-manage their diabetes and improve health outcomes.
Deliver expert advice on diabetes treatments, including oral medications and insulin therapy.
Independently assess, plan, implement, and evaluate personalised care plans.
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and primary care partners to coordinate care.
Manage referrals and provide timely specialist support for patients with complex diabetes needs.
Educate and support patients, carers, families, and healthcare professionals.
Contribute to service improvement, clinical audit, research, and quality initiatives.
Promote and implement evidence-based practice, clinical standards, and guidelines.
Supervise, mentor, and support colleagues, students, and wider healthcare staff.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical records.
Uphold professional accountability in line with the NMC Code and engage in continuous professional development.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£45,953 to £54,254 a year grade depending on experince

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-NORTH-8143996-A

Job locations

Edgware Community Hospital

Burnt Oak Broadway

London

HA8 0AD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Nursing or equivalent
Current registration with the NMC, Showing a registered General Nurse.
Relevant post registration training in Diabetes eg: Masters or diploma in diabetes management
Independent Nurse Prescriber or willing to undertake

Desirable

Mentorship training
Supervisory skills training
Post registration training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Mentorship training
Supervisory skills training
Post registration training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Experience

Essential

Minimum of at least 3 years' experience in managing complex diabetes cases
Experience in managing a clinical case load
Experience in the training of students
Experience in organising and implementing training/teaching programmes for healthcare professionals and clients
Excellent group education and presentation skills
Experience of conducting audits and/or research
Experience in contributing to Service Development, including policy and guideline development
Experience in supervising others
Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

Experience working in Community settings
Experience with working with change behaviour techniques

Skills

Essential

Ability to undertake leadership role in clinical speciality
Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of clients with diabetes
Ability to work autonomously
Ability to work as a team member and promote collaborative multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working.
Advanced knowledge of evidence based practice associated with diabetes.
Ability to interpret health and social policies and guidelines and to translate into practice.
Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate clinical reasoning based on experience and knowledge.
Highly developed communication and report writing skills, in verbal and written format.
Highly developed presentation skills and ability to present to professionals at all levels.
Ability to manage time effectively, meet deadlines and deal with work pressures and demands.
Basic IT skills - Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel.
Knowledge of and commitment to equal opportunities
Ability to work with clients from a diverse range of backgrounds

Other

Essential

Able to work calmly in crisis situation
Personally and professionally responsible
Able to self-motivate
Ability to be flexible, adaptable and reliable
Able to carry out the duties of the post with or without adaptations
Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Nursing or equivalent
Current registration with the NMC, Showing a registered General Nurse.
Relevant post registration training in Diabetes eg: Masters or diploma in diabetes management
Independent Nurse Prescriber or willing to undertake

Desirable

Mentorship training
Supervisory skills training
Post registration training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Mentorship training
Supervisory skills training
Post registration training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Experience

Essential

Minimum of at least 3 years' experience in managing complex diabetes cases
Experience in managing a clinical case load
Experience in the training of students
Experience in organising and implementing training/teaching programmes for healthcare professionals and clients
Excellent group education and presentation skills
Experience of conducting audits and/or research
Experience in contributing to Service Development, including policy and guideline development
Experience in supervising others
Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

Experience working in Community settings
Experience with working with change behaviour techniques

Skills

Essential

Ability to undertake leadership role in clinical speciality
Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of clients with diabetes
Ability to work autonomously
Ability to work as a team member and promote collaborative multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working.
Advanced knowledge of evidence based practice associated with diabetes.
Ability to interpret health and social policies and guidelines and to translate into practice.
Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate clinical reasoning based on experience and knowledge.
Highly developed communication and report writing skills, in verbal and written format.
Highly developed presentation skills and ability to present to professionals at all levels.
Ability to manage time effectively, meet deadlines and deal with work pressures and demands.
Basic IT skills - Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel.
Knowledge of and commitment to equal opportunities
Ability to work with clients from a diverse range of backgrounds

Other

Essential

Able to work calmly in crisis situation
Personally and professionally responsible
Able to self-motivate
Ability to be flexible, adaptable and reliable
Able to carry out the duties of the post with or without adaptations
Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

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

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Edgware Community Hospital

Burnt Oak Broadway

London

HA8 0AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Edgware Community Hospital

Burnt Oak Broadway

London

HA8 0AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead- Diabetes Specialist Nurse

Anita Parobiec Diabetes clinical Lead

[email protected]

07947625571

Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£45,953 to £54,254 a year grade depending on experince

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-NORTH-8143996-A

Job locations

Edgware Community Hospital

Burnt Oak Broadway

London

HA8 0AD

United Kingdom

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