Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join the team at UHCW.
A Diabetes Specialist Nurse requires expertise in the management of diabetes in both hospital and community settings. The role is educational and advisory with the aim of providing specialist diabetes care to the person with diabetes, their carer and training for healthcare professionals.
The role involves working autonomously as well as within the multidisciplinary team to achieve targets set out within National guidelines.
A full UK driving license is essential for this post. Please note that an international driving license is not accepted.
Please be advised the interviews for this post will take place on week commencing 07/09/2026, subject to availability.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
- Accountable for own actions in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice.
- Will contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
- Act as a role model to nursing staff by delivering high quality care.
- To manage and organise a specific caseload of patients and prioritise referrals.
- To accept referrals from other health disciplines and refer patients to health professionals independently.
- To assist patients to achieve individualised goals of diabetes management to maintain their physical wellbeing.
- To advise medical and nursing staff on the most appropriate treatment for their patient based on clinical assessment and clearly defined policies and protocols.
- To convert patients to insulin therapy on an inpatient and outpatient basis.
- To advise patients on adjustment of their oral hypoglycaemic agents or insulin treatment to optimise control of their diabetes.
- To select, carry out and interpret the results of specific tests and take appropriate action.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care.
We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist in the strategic planning of services within the diabetes unit providing specialist advice for future services.
- To help develop and update existing guidelines and protocols within the diabetes service. To identify training needs and develop training programmes for all grades of staff.
- To participate in the development of suitable materials to facilitate the education of staff and patients.
- To be up to date in technological advances and techniques for equipment used by patients for insulin therapy and glucose monitoring.
- To be innovative in the use of treatment regimes.
- To attend meetings and represent the diabetes team. To participate in MDT meeting
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oStudy at Level 6 (degree/ diploma) oNursing Degree or equivalent. oCurrent Professional Registration oEvidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- oPost registration validated course in diabetes oCounselling course/ module oAdvanced health assessment oNon-Medical Prescribing qualification. oTeaching and assessing qualification
Experience
Essential
- oProfessional clinical experience in Diabetes speciality. oAbility to successfully manage people and change oHighly developed communication skills
Desirable
- oTeaching experience. oExperience of writing / producing patient information. oExperience and evidence in research and audit.
Knowledge
Essential
- oA knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence based practice. oA sound knowledge of professional policies and procedures relating to diabetes.
Desirable
- oPreceptorship of new staff
Skills
Essential
- oGood understanding of IT and technology oExcellent communication skills. oAble to use initiative and make decisions. oAnalyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions. oAble to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively oGood management of own and others time oAble to use initiative and make decisions.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
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