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Diabetes Specialist Nursing
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent: Will be expected to work weekends on a rotational basis.
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Per annum)
Job ref
236-OCO-NM333-25
Employer
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Oldham Hospital
Town
Oldham
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 Per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/06/2025 23:59

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Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust logo

Diabetes Specialist Nurse

Band 6

Job overview

Exciting Opportunity Alert: Join Our Dynamic Diabetes Specialist Nursing Team

Are you a passionate nurse eager to make a real difference in the lives of people living with diabetes? Do you have a keen interest in advancing your expertise in this vital field? If so, we want to hear from you.

We're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic nurse with excellent communication and leadership skills to become a key part of our dedicated team. This is your chance to work in an inspiring inpatient setting, expanding your knowledge and honing your skills as a Diabetes Specialist Nurse.

We’re committed to supporting your professional growth — offering comprehensive training, mentorship, and guidance every step of the way. Bring your energy, compassion, and ambition to a role where you can truly impact patient care and outcomes.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to elevate your career in a rewarding and fast-paced environment. Apply now and be part of something truly special.

Main duties of the job

Are you ready to take your nursing career to the next level? We’re seeking a passionate and skilled professional to assess, plan, and deliver exceptional treatment plans for inpatients living with diabetes. This is your chance to lead the way in providing high-quality, evidence-based care that truly makes a difference.

In this vital role, you'll contribute to the organisation and delivery of cutting-edge education and training for healthcare professionals and carers, empowering others with the knowledge to manage diabetes effectively. You'll have the autonomy to work independently, providing a specialist service that is both innovative and compassionate — all with the support of a dedicated team of nursing and medical colleagues.

Collaborating closely with Consultants, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and the multidisciplinary team, you'll play a crucial role in delivering seamless, effective care and management for our inpatient population.

We’re looking for a proactive, adaptable nurse with excellent organisational skills, ready to drive positive change at a local level. If you're passionate about advancing diabetes care and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Working for our organisation

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester.  Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.  

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk   

Person specification

Registration and Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
  • Nursing degree or equivalent
  • Post basic qualification in diabetes or equivalent portfolio of evidence
  • Recognised teaching qualification
  • Notable years experience in post registration
Desirable criteria
  • Non-Medical Prescribing or willingness to undertake

Skill and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working in the field of diabetes and good clinical knowledge
  • Evidence of proactive involvement in the mentorship of nurses
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, evidence of development of own skill and knowledge

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardFair Train work experience quality standard - gold standardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoWorkplace Wellbeing Charter LogoArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employerTime to changeStep into healthGM Good Employment Charter

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Ascia Bibi
Job title
Lead Nurse for Diabetes
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0161 6278268
Additional information

Abigail Harreld

Diabetes Specialist Nurse

[email protected]

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