Diabetes Specialist Nurse

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Practitioners to join the Diabetes Specialist Nurse team in Tayside. The Diabetes Specialist Nursing Team is expanding to support service delivery.

NHS Tayside is committed to continuous quality improvement and the successful applicant will be part of a team that supports change and service development, ensuring individuals with diabetes receive a consistently high standard of care. Structures are in place for clinical governance, continuous professional development and evidence based practice in a multidisciplinary learning environment.

• Registered Nurse on Sub Part 1 of the UK NMC Register.
• Educated to degree level.
• Experienced nurse with good people skills.
• Adaptable to change and be able to influence new ways of working.
• Willing to undertake relevant training and demonstrate innovating practice.
• Ability to travel across Tayside is essential.

Hours of work are Mon
- Fri 09:00-17:00hrs 1.0 WTE (37hours) Permanent

Informal enquiries to:
Deborah Howie/ Kirsty Proctor Lead Diabetes Specialist Nurses.

Please note that previous applicants for this post who reached the interview stage but were not selected will not be reconsidered at this time.

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