Diabetes Development Nurse | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 17 Chwefror 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £31,049 - £37,796 per annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 19 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Leicester, LE5 4PW |
| Cwmni: | University Hospitals of Leicester |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7734147/358-7553512-ESM-A |
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The diabetes department at the University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) NHS Trust has exciting opportunities for a Band 5 nurse to join the existing nursing team and experience a development programme becoming a band 6 Diabetes Specialist Nurse dependent on successful completion of competencies and specialist education programmes.
The successful candidates will experience working in inpatient and outpatient areas, working alongside the multidisciplinary team and participating in the delivery of integrated care across the hospital trust.
To work in collaboration with other health care professionals within the diabetes team and wider team within the hospital trust
To work in collaboration with patients and their carers to develop individualise care plans providing knowledge and support enable them to self-manage their diabetes
To provide support for all grades of nursing staff in relation to diabetes nursing and to ensure a safe framework for practice is in place and maintained across the trust
To work with patients in different settings, (i.e inpatient and outpatient) providing a service that is sensitive to the needs of the individual person with diabetes
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
We require the successful candidate to be highly focused, enthusiastic and able to demonstrate the appropriate competences for the role, work autonomously and have good communication skills at all levels. In return, they will be supported by the Senior Diabetes Specialist Nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team: to provide specialist advice , support and education to the patient, relatives and careers. There will be opportunities for continuing professional development through different sources.
The predominant focus of the post holder will be to assess, implement and evaluate diabetes patient care. In addition, the role will involve attending specialist clinics and providing education to healthcare professionals. These vacancies include working in our pump service, diabetes virtual ward and inpatient and outpatient services.
To maintain clear lines of communication within the diabetes team, which includes the University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust and primary healthcare teams in order to facilitate appropriate and safe care of people living with diabetes being treated by the Trust.
Our vision is delivering compassionate care and wellbeing for people living with diabetes. We would love to hear from you if you think that you can be part of our team and help us to deliver diabetes care to all.
The job description and personal specification gives you all the information you need for this role. Please look at the criteria carefully and tell us what you done to meet this.
If you still have questions about the role then contact us for more information.
This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Mar 2026