Diabetes Specialist Nurse

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

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.

Essential qualifications and training

• Registered Nurse Level 1 register
• Teaching and assessing qualification
• 1st Level Degree or equivalent

Desirable qualifications and training

• Counselling course
• Specialist course

Essential experience

• Minimum two years post-registration experience
• Experience of working within the multidisciplinary team
• Experience of liaising with other agencies
• Good time management and prioritisation skills
• Ability to work autonomously

Desirable experience

• Previous experience in the specialty

Essential knowledge

• Well developed interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Knowledge and understanding of the relevant NICE guidance
• Effective decision making skills
• Evidence of continued professional development of self and other health care professionals Time management skills
• Organisational skills

Desirable knowledge

• IT skills
• Knowledge of research and audit

Essential personal qualities

• Fit for active physical workload and resilient under reasonable pressure of work
• Flexible approach to changing situations

Desirable personal qualities

• Car driver if necessary for role

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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer contact details
Contact: Grace Njoku, Diabetes Nurse Consultant
Email: grace.njoku@nhs.net
Phone: 07552890880

Closing date: 08 November 2026
Reference number: 197-AJ8880

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