Diabetes Specialist Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Hours / week
- 15
- Posted
- 02/09/2026
- Closes
- 09/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This is a Band 6 Diabetes Specialist Nurse role for Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust's Inpatient Diabetes Services. The successful candidate will support the 7-day inpatient diabetes service, providing clinical care, education, and support to patients with diabetes across hospital sites. The role involves working autonomously within a multidisciplinary team and offers opportunities for professional development in diabetes care. It is a 12-month secondment or fixed-term contract, working 15 hours per week.
Essential criteria
- Current NMC registration
- ENB 998 teaching and assessing course or equivalent mentorship preparation course e.g., C & G 730
- To have a recognised diabetes course
- Diabetes in healthcare online training
Desirable criteria
- Possess a relevant Nursing Degree or be willing to work towards one
- Previous post registration NHS experience in a diabetes environment
- Teaching and supervising of junior staff and students
- Working with IT systems e.g., patient centre, RIO
- Experience of audit/research and publication
- Skills & Knowledge
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult/stressful situations effectively
- The ability to work independently to an approved protocol whilst acknowledging limitations and liaising with the Senior DSN or Diabetologist where appropriate.
- Supervising and teaching fellow colleagues and students
- Effective resource management
- Special Requirements
- Car owner and driver essential
- Current NMC registration
- ENB 998 teaching and assessing course or equivalent mentorship preparation course e.g., C & G 730
- To have a recognised diabetes course
- Diabetes in healthcare online training
- Possess a relevant Nursing Degree or be willing to work towards one
- Previous post registration NHS experience in a diabetes environment
- Teaching and supervising of junior staff and students
- Working with IT systems e.g., patient centre, RIO
- Experience of audit/research and publication
- Skills & Knowledge
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult/stressful situations effectively
- The ability to work independently to an approved protocol whilst acknowledging limitations and liaising with the Senior DSN or Diabetologist where appropriate.
- Supervising and teaching fellow colleagues and students
- Effective resource management
- Special Requirements
- Car owner and driver essential
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,174 – £30,232 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Diabetes Specialist Nurse
The closing date is 09 September 2026
Job summary
Band 6 - Diabetes Specialist Nurse
12-month secondment (or fixed term contract)
Part-time role - 15 hours per week
This role is for our Inpatient Diabetes Services at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
As part of the exciting and innovative developments across Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we are delighted to offer a Band 6 vacancy for an enthusiastic and committed Diabetes Nurse Specialist to join our expanding team.
In this role, you will be instrumental in supporting the delivery of our 7-day inpatient diabetes service, contributing to the day-to-day clinical care, education, and support of patients with diabetes across our hospital sites. You will work alongside a friendly, multidisciplinary team including consultants, dietitians, and other specialist nurses.
About You :We are looking for a qualified, NMC-registered nurse with a strong interest or experience in diabetes care. You should be confident in working autonomously within a team, have excellent communication skills, and a desire to develop your clinical expertise in a specialist setting.
This role offers an excellent platform for professional development, with structured support and opportunities to gain advanced skills and training in diabetes care. Whether you're an e
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