Diabetes Specialist Nurse

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. Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Diabetes Specialist Nurse The closing date is 08 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary This role is for our Diabetes Services at University Hospital Lewisham. We are delighted to offer a Band 6 vacancy for an enthusiastic and committed Diabetes Nurse Specialist to join our expanding team.You will work alongside a friendly, multidisciplinary team including consultants, dietitians, and other specialist nurses. Main duties of the job The post holder will develop specialist knowledge and skills through work based learning and development To support the Diabetes Nurses in providing an evidence-based specialist diabetes nursing service which reflects current local and national guidelines. The post holder will be accountable for their safe, effective clinical practice and to comply with the statutory NMC requirements. Provide education and support to patients and their carers to facilitate self-management. Support out-patient/ community services, MDT and nurse led clinics About us Please refer to the Applicant Guide via the link below for key information:- Applying to LGT Guide - Key Information for Applicants Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations: Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream Details Date posted 23 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £47,951 to £56,863 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 197-AJ8880 Job locations University Hospital Lewisham Lewisham High Street London SE13 6LH United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Under the support and guidance of the Clinical Nurse Specialist make clinical judgements, which will require assessment, planning and implementation of treatment, ensuring that all specialist patients and their carers have access to appropriate advice and support. Job description Job responsibilities Under the support and guidance of the Clinical Nurse Specialist make clinical judgements, which will require assessment, planning and implementation of treatment, ensuring that all specialist patients and their carers have access to appropriate advice and support. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Registered Nurse Level 1 register Teaching and assessing qualification 1st Level Degree or equivalent Desirable Counselling course Specialist course Experience Essential Minimum two years post-registration experience Experience of working within the multidiciplinary team Experience of liaising with other agencies Good time management and prioritisation skills Ability to work autonomously Desirable Previous