Diabetes Nurse Specialist
| Posting date: | 20 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £47,810.00 to £54,710.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 April 2026 |
| Location: | Gateshead, NE9 6SX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9297-26-0194 |
Summary
To clinically lead, develop and coordinate the delivery of the integrated diabetes service through the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for patient safety and clinical practice/excellence. To provide the highest standard of holistic care for patients through the utilisation of advanced clinical skills and advice in the assessment and management of patients, workingautonomously and with the multi-disciplinary team to improve the quality and safety of patient care. To work autonomously and be accountable for the planning and delivery of all aspects of patient care in relation to current national best practice guidance, and as set out in the NMC code. To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework to ensure the highest quality of care is provided in the safest manner. To provide clinical leadership, expertise and specialist clinical advice and support to clinical .staff on the management and care of patients with Diabetes and lead on the effective delivery of care to patient. To lead the in provision of expert specialist knowledge, care and experience to support to the wider nursing team to facilitate the effective delivery of care to patients at all times. To lead and participate in the continuing improvement of services in line with the Trust objectives. To lead the provision of education and training to patients/clinical staff and internal/external agencies.