Diabetes Specialist Nurse
Job summary
JOB PURPOSE:
To work within the existing Diabetes inpatient team, improving the care for people with diabetes who are admitted to hospital. Facilitating safe discharge is a key component of the role. Reviewing patients at the earliest opportunity when they arrive in Emergency Dept or the Emergency Admissions Unit.
Main duties of the job
For full details of the Job role and Person specification, please see attached Job Description.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Details
Date posted
21 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
179-7906870-M
Job locations
West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 2QZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the Job role and Person specification, please see attached Job Description.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the Job role and Person specification, please see attached Job Description.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration Level 1
- Demonstration of personal and professional development
- Evidence of academic pathway towards a degree
Desirable
- A recognised Diabetes Course
- Preparing for mentorship course
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Proven post registration experience
- Able to demonstrate a wide knowledge of current trends in nursing and application to practice
- Proven experience at Band 5
- Experience of developing, training and education in clinical practice
- Experience in multidisciplinary working
Desirable
- Evidence of audit experience
- Experience of implementing Service Improvement
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Evidence of excellent organisational skills
- Good verbal and written skills
- Advanced problem solving skills
- IT Skills
- Ability to work unsupervised
Personal qualities
Essential
- Expert role model
- Time management skills
- Commitment to delivering high quality service
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration Level 1
- Demonstration of personal and professional development
- Evidence of academic pathway towards a degree
Desirable
- A recognised Diabetes Course
- Preparing for mentorship course
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Proven post registration experience
- Able to demonstrate a wide knowledge of current trends in nursing and application to practice
- Proven experience at Band 5
- Experience of developing, training and education in clinical practice
- Experience in multidisciplinary working
Desirable
- Evidence of audit experience
- Experience of implementing Service Improvement
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Evidence of excellent organisational skills
- Good verbal and written skills
- Advanced problem solving skills
- IT Skills
- Ability to work unsupervised
Personal qualities
Essential
- Expert role model
- Time management skills
- Commitment to delivering high quality service
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 2QZ
Employer's website
https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 2QZ