Diabetes Specialist Nurse

Closing date: 13 January 2026 Diabetes Specialist Nurse This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of the multi‑disciplinary Diabetes Service at Cambridge University Hospital, NHS Trust. We are seeking a compassionate registered nurse with clinical knowledge and practical experience of diabetes care. A strong interest in developing a proactive approach to the delivery of high standards of evidence‑based care is essential. You will join a multidisciplinary team to carry out nursing roles and responsibilities for people with diabetes both in an inpatient and outpatient setting. You will be required to work as a skilled practitioner assessing, implementing and evaluating treatment and care, based on best evidence‑based clinical practice in a range of settings. The team manages routine and urgent inpatient ward referrals and provides both opportunistic and organised education to health care professionals. For those applicants who are not already trained, there will be the opportunity to train in the delivery of structured education courses for people living with diabetes. You will be expected to either have experience in or be willing to train in supporting people in the use of hybrid closed‑loop insulin pump technologies. The service provides a number of routine and specialist outpatient clinics including Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, preconception, antenatal, insulin pump therapy, multidisciplinary foot, severe insulin resistance, MODY and young adult clinics. Main duties of the job Recognised expert in the specialty of Diabetes, responsible for assessing, developing and implementing specialist nursing care programmes and undertaking specialist nursing procedures Provide specialist advice and support to, and liaise with, other staff; include the provision of specialist education and training for other staff and students Implement a clearly defined integrated approach to patient care encompassing new treatments and evidence‑based care Undertake research and lead clinical audits in own specialist area Cover all general areas of the service if required; receive training for more specialist elements of the service if needed About us Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country, comprising Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high‑quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and for regional and national specialist services. It’s a great place to nurse, work and live. You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals? Values and reputation for outstanding care Opportunities to experience a range of specialties Career and development opportunities Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team Research experience and opportunities Lovely location and quality of life Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air) Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full‑time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full‑time permanent contract unless you have applied for a Graduate visa or have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment, or the Trust has agreed that they will sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start. For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed. Vacancy closes at midnight on 13 January 2026. Interviews are due to be held on 4 February 2026. Benefits to you Development opportunities On‑site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries Reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site Free Park & Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites, and free journeys to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals Subsidised cost of parking on site for eligible staff 24/7 hot food on campus at a reduced cost for colleagues Purpose‑created colleague‑only coffee and break space with private outside area for rest, refuel and recharge Flexibility: part‑time working, job‑share, term‑time working and flexible start and finish times Support for good work‑life balance regardless of role or personal circumstances Welcoming applications from the Armed Forces Person Specification Qualifications Registered Nurse educated to Degree level or willingness to undertake Post registration qualification in speciality or willingness to undertake and equivalent clinical experience within speciality Independent prescribing (or willingness to undertake) Evidence of continuous professional development Teaching qualification or equivalent experience Advanced communication skills/counselling qualification or willingness to undertake Advanced clinical assessment (or willingness to undertake) Research Module Masters Degree Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training (or willingness to undertake) Leadership training (e.g., EMLE or Mary Seacole) Experience Significant relevant experience in the Specialty and ability to demonstrate expert nursing skills including delivery of DAFNE (or equivalent structured education); insulin pump initiation and ongoing follow‑up; sensor technology Accept personal accountability for own practice Experience of formal/informal teaching Experience of initiating change Knowledge Understanding of evidence‑based practice Understanding of diabetes‑specific local and national guidelines and recommendations Understanding of Clinical Governance Understanding of patient pathways, their complexities and how to support the patient through this Skills Good verbal and written communication skills Good IT skills including use of Excel Capable of working as an integral member of a team Adaptable to changing situations due to workload and colleagues’ needs Ability to undertake teaching of staff and patients Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload; effective time‑management Effective interpersonal skills Ability to lead developments in practice Commitment to multidisciplinary working Demonstrate analytical and judgmental skills Ability to quickly appraise situation and act accordingly Advanced communication skills Motivational interviewing Additional Requirements Act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct Ability to travel between sites Capable of developing liaisons with other practice areas/academic institutions Understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent Knowledge of broader political and Trust‑related issues concerning specialty Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous convictions. 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