Community Diabetes Staff Nurse

Community Diabetes Staff Nurse

The closing date is 08 March 2026

We are seeking a candidate who is committed to supporting and working with patients who have a diagnosis of Diabetes, as part of the Long Term Conditions Service planned care provision. You will join our Specialist Nurse led team, working in partnership with both the local hospitals and primary care across Staffordshire and Stoke‑On‑Trent. The role includes supporting reviews of Diabetes treatment and medication plans that are put in place for patients at their homes by the specialist nurses, providing continued planning and implementation of holistic packages of care with the MDT, to support and enable Diabetes patients and their carers to live the best quality of life possible.

Working alongside highly skilled DSNs who are autonomous non‑medical prescribers, you will provide community domiciliary care visit support, monitoring patients who are under our care. The main aim of the Diabetes nursing role is to provide an intense level of care to optimise therapies, support the individual to manage their condition, preventing unnecessary admissions to hospital.

You will need to be an NMC registered nurse with a real interest in the nursing management and support of patients with Diabetes. You must have a desire to work collaboratively with patients and key partners to facilitate the best possible patient experience and outcomes. We are looking for candidates with good core clinical observation skills.

Provide an optimal level of care for patients with Diabetes, by demonstrating an understanding of the underlying pathophysiology of Diabetes, mechanisms of therapeutic intervention to the condition, and the significance of physical and psychological changes within the patient. Responsible for reviewing, implementing and evaluating programmes of care, which will support the patient by providing an equitable, efficient, effective, high‑quality and safe Diabetes service.

Work in partnership with patients to empower them to make informed choices about their health and healthcare.

Assist in the delivery of seamless care through the use of integrated care pathways in collaboration with GP's, Consultants, Palliative Care providers.

Provide education and support to patients and their carers empowering them to be partners in care.

Assist with the collection, analysis and evaluation of data relating to the Diabetes service, which includes patient‑related outcome measures.

Maintain personal & professional development in line with the NMC "Code of Professional Conduct" and understand accountability within the "Scope of Professional Practice".

Take steps to safeguard the welfare, health and safety of all staff, patients and their families according to local policies.

Act as a role model in the delivery of all aspects of Diabetes patient care.

Come and work with us at our award‑winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke‑on‑Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non‑clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

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