Diabetes Specialist Nurse pump lead

Job summary
Working Full time : 37.5 hours per week

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of the multi-disciplinary Diabetes Service at the Countess of Chester NHS trust.

The Lead Diabetes Specialist Nurse (DSN) for Insulin Pump and Hybrid Closed-Loop Systems will provide specialist clinical leadership, expertise and support in the delivery and development of advanced diabetes technologies across the diabetes service.

The post holder will have responsibility for leading and developing the insulin pump and hybrid closed-loop service, ensuring that patients with Type 1 diabetes receive safe, evidence-based, person-centred care. The role will involve supporting patients commencing insulin pump therapy, optimising existing therapy, and providing ongoing education and clinical support to patients using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), insulin pumps and hybrid closed-loop systems.

Working as an integral member of the multidisciplinary diabetes team, the post holder will contribute to the strategic development of the diabetes technology service and ensure that it remains responsive to the changing needs of patients and advances in diabetes technology.

Main duties of the job
Provide specialist nursing leadership and clinical expertise in insulin pump therapy and hybrid closed-loop systems. Provide specialist advice during periods of illness. Lead the development and expansion of the insulin pump and hybrid closed-loop service. Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure consistent and integrated care. Provide specialist education to patients and families regarding insulin pump therapy, CGM and hybrid closed-loop systems. Ensure practice is compliant with current national guidelines, professional standards, Trust policies and local diabetes pathways. Maintain a high level of clinical competence and professional accountability. Participate in clinical audit, research, service evaluation and quality-improvement activity. Provide specialist advice and education to members of the multidisciplinary team regarding diabetes technology. Contribute to multidisciplinary case discussions and complex patient reviews. Communicate complex clinical and technical information clearly to patients, relatives and healthcare professionals. Manage sensitive and difficult conversations appropriately. Advocate for patients and ensure that their preferences and individual circumstances are considered in clinical decision-making. Demonstrate a high level of IT competence and confidence in using diabetes technology platforms.

About us
The Trust's services are provided from three locations: o The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds. o Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility. o Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population. The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery

Job responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

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New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - Apply through our website.

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application.

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Registered Nurse, RGN/RN (Adult).
• Diploma/degree in nursing or equivalent experience
• Nurse Prescriber or working towards this qualification.

Desirable

• MSc in relevant topic.
• Teaching qualification.

Knowledge

• Teaching experience.
• Post registration Diabetes Qualification.
• Experience in service development and implementation of change

Desirable

• Pump education/training undertaken.

Skills

• Good communication skills
• Able to influence and overcome resistance through application of advanced communication skills
• Able to present information to professional groups.
• Able to supervise and support junior members of the team

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).

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.

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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).