Job summary
- Main area
- Diabetes Specialist Nurse
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 070-NMR035-0426
- Employer
- Powys Teaching Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Spa Road Building
- Town
- Llandrindod Wells
- Salary
- £50,129 - £57,365 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Diabetes Specialist Nurse
Band 7
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.
Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086
Job overview
We are looking to recruit a band 7, or development band 7 Annex 21 diabetes specialist nurse. We are looking for a motivated individual to work full time and deliver a comprehensive, high quality evidenced based Diabetes Specialist Nursing service to people with diabetes in Mid Powys in collaboration with our small team of Specialist Nurses and the Multi-disciplinary Team across Primary, Community and Secondary Care.
The role covers in-patient, out-patient and community care, actively contributing to the planning and development of the Diabetes services across Powys. Providing an advanced level of practice that encompasses aspects of education, research and management.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible and accountable for an identified case load of people with diabetes, proactively promoting health enhancing activities and behaviours, working with the patient / carer and the MDT team to reduce unplanned hospital admissions and co-ordinate care across all settings of the care pathway.
Promote and ensure through ongoing review and monitoring that people with diabetes are treated in line with current guidelines and that the principles of dignity and respect are achieved and embedded within the team.
Working for our organisation
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Provide specialist assessment of people with diabetes, through clinics and home visits, undertaking a range of clinical measurements and assessments, interpreting results and developing a comprehensive care plan in partnership with the patient and others as appropriate.
Review the effectiveness of treatments through monitoring and interpretation of clinical indicators and make-adjustments to treatments, onward referrals and/or recommendations for changes of treatment or appropriate therapies.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view on Trac.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.
Person specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Live registration with the NMC as Registered Nurse
- Degree in Nursing or health related subject
- Post Registration specialist training / supplementary qualifications to Masters level in related subject (Diabetes Speciality
- Teaching qualification/ Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice or evidence of teaching skills/ clinical educator
- Knowledge and skills to manage patients with complex needs
Desirable criteria
- Independent Prescribing Qualification
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
- Management/ Leadership Qualification or equivalent preparation
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience at management level demonstrating ability to deliver improvements to service users care
- Experience of clinical assessment and proactive management of people with diabetes
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to use computer systems to a well-developed level (email, word processing, spreadsheets)
- Significant clinical experience in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for the patient group of the caseload
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
- Effective multi agency team player, including the ability to engage positively with carers
- Proven ability to work in complex situations with many differing partners
Desirable criteria
- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sally-Ann Jones
- Job title
- Diabetes Specialist Nurse/Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01686 617226
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