Diabetes Nurse Specialist

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Diabetes Nurse Specialist The closing date is 27 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Surrey Downs Health & Care We are looking for an enthusiastic Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join our friendly Diabetes team within Surrey Downs Health and Care, who are continuing to develop and deliver advances in diabetes care and provide several specialist services. As a team member, you will be working closely with the diabetes specialist nurses (DSNs), and diabetes dietitians, and our diabetes consultants, who provide care and support for our community diabetes service. The post holder will ensure that high-quality nursing care is delivered within their designated clinical area. The post holder will assist in setting the standards of clinical practice, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, and will monitor patient outcomes. The post holder will have ongoing responsibility for the operational effectiveness of their designated clinical area, being present in their clinical area, in conjunction with the Lead Diabetes Specialist Nurse. Main duties of the job Principle Duties to include: The post of a qualified nurse is characterised by six principle role functions: Clinical Practice Advanced Clinical skills Professional leadership and management Education research training and development Evaluation of care and research Human Resource The balance between practice and management will vary according to day to day priorities, but will be negotiated overall with the Matron and Head of Nursing. About us Surrey Downs Health and Care delivers care closer to people's communities through our Primary Care Networks, Community Hospitals, Specialist Services, and our innovative partnership with local NHS organizations. Surrey Downs Health and Care has a track record of providing person-centered care that goes beyond organizational boundaries to do what is best for the individual. This partnership includes: The three GP federations GP Health Partners, Dorking Health Care, and Surrey Medical Network representing practices that operate in the Surrey Downs area Epsom and St Helier's University Hospitals NHS Trust Surrey County Council Historically, there have been boundary lines between the organisations that provide care to people in their homes, in GP surgeries and in hospitals, but we have always been united in our mission to provide great care to the people who need us. It's on those grounds that the Surrey Downs Health and Care was formed - we want local people to receive the care that they need in the right environment. By bringing together our expertise, we can improve patient care and enable local people to access the right support, care and treatment more easily than ever before. In bringing this partnership together, we are working to the same set of values that will translate into better care for our residents. Details Date posted 13 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £51,657 to £58,785 a year Pro Rata Per-Annum inc Fringe HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 343-SDH&C-8315519 Job locations Leatherhead Community Hospital Poplar Road Leatherhead KT22 8SD United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Practice The post-holder will ensure that all areas of practice adhere to all current NMC guidance. Estab