Diabetes Specialist Nurse

Overview

An exciting opportunity is available with the Diabetes Team at Prince Philip Hospital. This is a Fixed Term / Secondment vacancy until 31/3/2026. If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee applying for this post as a secondment, approval from your current manager is required before application. The post holder will work collaboratively with patients, patients’ families, the public and professional staff across health and social care services.

The post holder will lead, develop and deliver a high standard of diabetes services to promote health and enable self-management of diabetes, in consultation with the multidisciplinary team (MDT).

We invite you to apply for the Diabetes Specialist Nurse role. Extensive post-registration experience in diabetes care is essential. The post requires expert and advanced knowledge in managing Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, pregnancy in pre-existing Type 1/Type 2 diabetes, insulin pump therapy and nurse-led clinics. A postgraduate qualification in diabetes management is required; a prescribing qualification is desirable.

Main responsibilities

• Work to the level of Senior Specialist Nurse as outlined by the career and competency framework for diabetes specialist nurse (TREND).
• Demonstrate a high level of clinical nursing skills and keep pace with advances in pharmaceutical, technological and educational treatment for diabetes in both adults and young people.
• Undertake patient assessment, planning and implementation of care.
• Enable people with diabetes to self-manage their condition within their capacity and consent; provide structured education in line with NICE guidance.
• Improve diabetes management by optimizing investigations, interpreting results, and communicating them to patients.
• Monitor diabetes indicators, anticipate decline, and proactively manage patient wellbeing to maintain independence.
• Ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Understand and apply Health Board policies and guidelines.
• Work with individuals with complex health needs and provide support to junior staff within your locality.
• Collaborate with other specialties and healthcare professionals to improve the diabetes journey.
• Welsh language proficiency is desirable; applications from English and Welsh speakers are welcome.

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for residents of Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and surrounding counties. The board employs over 13,000 staff across primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We partner with local authorities, public, private and third sector colleagues, including volunteers. Our services include:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais, Glangwili, Prince Philip, and Withybush Hospitals
• Five community hospitals and two integrated care centres
• Numerous general practices, dental practices, community pharmacies, ophthalmic practices and other providers
• Mental health and learning disabilities services

We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants may apply in Welsh; Welsh-language applications are not treated less favourably than English ones.

Important information for applicants

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted based on criteria specific to each role. A tailored application addressing the criteria in the Person Specification is recommended. By applying, you consent to transferring application data to NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure NHS systems to support recruitment and employment within the organisation. Data processing complies with current data protection legislation, including handling of sensitive personal data.

If appointed, you authorise the organisation to obtain previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer process on ESR. Non-UK/RoI nationals require sponsorship to obtain a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa unless another route applies. Non UK/RoI candidates should check the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship at Work in the UK.