Diabetes Specialist Nurse (Adult-in patient)
| Posting date: | 02 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £46,148.00 to £52,809.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £46148.00 - £52809.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 July 2025 |
| Location: | Gillingham, ME7 5NY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9275-25-0316 |
Summary
The Diabetes Inpatient Specialist Nurse (DISN) is a highly skilled and autonomous practitioner responsible for the expert management of inpatients with diabetes. This role requires advanced clinical knowledge and decision-making skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for individuals with complex needs related to diabetes in the hospital setting. Acting as a central figure in the inpatient diabetes care pathway, the DISN ensures that patients receive evidence-based, safe, and effective treatment throughout their hospital stay. Working in close collaboration with consultants, medical staff, diabetes specialist teams, and wider multidisciplinary and primary care teams, the DISN plays a pivotal role in promoting a seamless and holistic approach to diabetes management. The nurse leads on developing and embedding inpatient diabetes care pathways to ensure consistency of care and safe transitions between acute and community settings. A key element of the role is the empowerment of patients through tailored education to promote self-management, particularly in preparation for discharge. Education and staff development are fundamental to the DISNs responsibilities. The post holder proactively establishes and delivers ongoing diabetes training for ward-based teams across disciplines and seniority levels. By doing so, the DISN enhances the overall competence and confidence of hospital staff in managing diabetes, ultimately improving patient outcomes. In addition to clinical and educational duties, the DISN contributes to the ongoing development of the service through participation in clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives, and representation of the Trust in external acute diabetes forums. The role demands a dynamic, compassionate, and forward-thinking approach, with the flexibility to manage an independent workload while remaining responsive to the needs of the clinical environment. Overall, the DISN serves as a clinical leader and resource within the hospital, championing best practices in diabetes care and ensuring that patients receive high-quality, person-centered support throughout their inpatient journey.