Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Diabetes Specialist Nurse

The closing date is 05 June 2025

Job summary

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.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

23 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-OCO-NM333-25

Job locations

Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH


Job description

Job 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

Job description

Job 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

  • 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

  • Non-Medical Prescribing or willingness to undertake

Skill and Experience

Essential

  • 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
Person Specification

Registration and Qualifications

Essential

  • 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

  • Non-Medical Prescribing or willingness to undertake

Skill and Experience

Essential

  • 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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse for Diabetes

Ascia Bibi

ascia.bibi@nca.nhs.uk

01616278268

Details

Date posted

23 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-OCO-NM333-25

Job locations

Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH


Supporting documents

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