Diabetes Specialist Nurse
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 February 2026 |
| Location: | Torquay, TQ2 7AA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9388-26-0086 |
Summary
To be a source of advice and expertise providing support for patients, carers and health care professionals with supervision To tailor advice to patients needs whilst respecting their individuality To provide a high-quality service.To work with a wide range of healthcare professionals and patients themselves to optimise their care Provide and receive routine information, utilising tact or supportive communication if needed Support patients with diabetes to achieve shared goals or outcomes Showing compassion when dealing with distressing or emotional circumstances To work as a member of the Diabetes multidisciplinary team by providing specialist knowledge, skills and advice to improve the standards of care for patients with diabetes as defined by national competencies and guidelines Assess, treat and support patients with diabetes who are at risk of developing acute and chronic complications. Agree a care plan / management strategy which will support patients, carers and healthcare teams to manage their diabetes more effectively To liaise with and give advice to other members of the team and other healthcare professionals regarding the management of patients with diabetes problems, have knowledge of disease management pathways within secondary and primary care and refer on where appropriate Manage caseloads of people referred to the service that have a diagnosis of diabetes in nurse led clinics, community visits and joint clinics within secondary care To support the diabetes multidisciplinary team and actively participate in the continued development of the diabetes service.