Diabetes Specialist Nurse
| Posting date: | 11 March 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: | 25 March 2026 |
| Location: | Durham, DH1 5TW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9439-2526-147 |
Summary
Triaging and reviewing patients living with diabetes in an inpatient setting whilst they may be acutely unwell. Supporting non-diabetes specialist colleagues with education, advice and governance from a diabetes specialist perspective. Supporting patients in outpatient clinics, making clinical decisions within your scope of practice alongside the wider MDT. Taking calls from patients living in the community who rely the team as a key point of contact for their diabetes care. Playing an essential part in supporting the band 7's and diabetes matron with service delivery, maintaining standards of patient care in line with the NMC and relevant national and international guidelines for diabetes care. Supporting patient and families/carers to live well with diabetes, providing patient education and sharing highly specialised knowledge. Maintaining a high level of clinical curiosity.