Job summary
- Main area
- Diabetes
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 391-NMUH-7926086
- Employer
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Northmiddlesex University Hospital
- Town
- Edmonton
- Salary
- £45,953 - £54,254 Per anum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Diabetes Specialist Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 6
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
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Job overview
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join the North Middlesex Diabetes Team and support the delivery of high‑quality, patient‑centred diabetes care across the Trust.
The post holder will work across inpatient and outpatient settings, supporting the assessment, management and education of adults with diabetes, including those with complex needs. Working alongside senior Diabetes Specialist Nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to safe and effective diabetes management, helping to improve glycaemic control and reduce diabetes‑related complications.
You will provide specialist nursing input to ward teams, supporting insulin management and the recognition and management of hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia, in line with local and national guidance. Patient education and staff training are key aspects of the role, promoting best practice in insulin safety, sick day rules and diabetes self‑management.
The role involves close collaboration with diabetes consultants, dietitians, podiatrists, pharmacists, and community and primary care colleagues, as well as participation in audit, service development and quality improvement activities.
North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust is committed to staff development and offers structured supervision, educational support and competency development, making this an ideal opportunity to build a career in diabetes specialist nursing.
Main duties of the job
Working for our organisation
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
- Deliver expert, evidence‑based clinical care for patients with complex diabetes needs in inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Assess, prioritise and manage referrals, supporting safe insulin use, optimisation of glycaemic control and early discharge planning.
- Provide specialist advice to patients, carers and staff, including insulin initiation, dose adjustment and prevention of acute complications.
- Lead and contribute to nurse‑led and MDT diabetes clinics.
- Act as a clinical role model, supporting high‑quality, patient‑centred care.
- Deliver education and training to patients, families and multidisciplinary staff.
- Support and lead service development initiatives, audits and implementation of evidence‑based guidelines.
- Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team and across organisational boundaries to ensure seamless care.
- Maintain professional development in line with NMC requirements, Trust policies and national standards.
- Act up for the senior DSN as required and organise own caseload effectively.
Person specification
Education/qualification
Essential criteria
- NMC registration
Desirable criteria
- Diabetes diploma
- Prescribing
Experience
Essential criteria
- 1 year post registration qualification
- Recent experience in diabetes management
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in other areas relating to speciality
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Delivers high standard of patient focused nursing care.
- Has excellent standard of written and verbal communication skills.
- Has expert up-to-date clinical knowledge in own speciality including relevant N.I.C.E. guidelines and other national strategies relating to clinical speciality.
Desirable criteria
- Has gained mentorship course eg ENB 998 or equivalent
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Has a kind and empathetic approach to both patients and staff.
- Able to demonstrate ongoing professional development.
- Demonstrates positive and confident nature.
- Is reliable, honest and trustworthy
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Swapna Mutharath
- Job title
- Lead Nurse Diabetes and Endocrinology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02045536170
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