Diabetes Nurse Specialist - Community; Rotational
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield,
Sheffield,
United Kingdom
Health and Care
Skilled Worker
Job posted on August 17, 2025
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Job Description:
Position: Diabetes Nurse Specialist - Community (Rotational Role)
Social network you want to login/join with:Diabetes Nurse Specialist - Community (Rotational Role), Sheffieldcol-narrow-leftClient:Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Location:Sheffield, United KingdomJob Category:Other -EU work permit required:Yes col-narrow-rightJob Reference:Job Views:6Posted:12.08.2025Expiry Date:26.09.2025 col-wide Job Description:Job overview An excellent opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to undertake the above role, rotating between community, outpatient and in patient services. The post is suitable for those wishing to develop their career as a lead Specialist Nurse. It is a unique opportunity to gain experience in all the services the diabetes team provide. You will provide clinical support and advice to improve the care and management of patients within secondary and primary care. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will work within an established team of Diabetes Nurse Specialists and as part of a wider multidisciplinary diabetes team within STH, to deliver high quality diabetes care. They will provide clinical nursing advice, education and leadership within the speciality working with a high degree of personal autonomy. Optimal care will be delivered throughout all aspects of the patient care pathway. Therefore an ability to communicate with a wide range of people across different disciplines in both the hospital and community environment is essential. Working for our organisation You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. GRaDE Care Group is comprised of 3 clinical directorates:
All three directorates operate on the Northern and Central campus’ although the acute admitting base for all of the specialties is at the Northern General Hospital. The Care Group has 11 acute base wards at the Northern General Hospital and one acute and one elective base ward at the Central Campus. Outpatient services operate on both campus’ and are supported by the Patient Booking Hub at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Person specification Qualifications
Experience
Further Training
Skills
Other Factors
Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government’s rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here. Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. When you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal…
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Social network you want to login/join with:Diabetes Nurse Specialist - Community (Rotational Role), Sheffieldcol-narrow-leftClient:Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Location:Sheffield, United KingdomJob Category:Other -EU work permit required:Yes col-narrow-rightJob Reference:Job Views:6Posted:12.08.2025Expiry Date:26.09.2025 col-wide Job Description:Job overview An excellent opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to undertake the above role, rotating between community, outpatient and in patient services. The post is suitable for those wishing to develop their career as a lead Specialist Nurse. It is a unique opportunity to gain experience in all the services the diabetes team provide. You will provide clinical support and advice to improve the care and management of patients within secondary and primary care. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will work within an established team of Diabetes Nurse Specialists and as part of a wider multidisciplinary diabetes team within STH, to deliver high quality diabetes care. They will provide clinical nursing advice, education and leadership within the speciality working with a high degree of personal autonomy. Optimal care will be delivered throughout all aspects of the patient care pathway. Therefore an ability to communicate with a wide range of people across different disciplines in both the hospital and community environment is essential. Working for our organisation You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. GRaDE Care Group is comprised of 3 clinical directorates:
- Diabetes and Endocrinology
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- Respiratory Medicine
All three directorates operate on the Northern and Central campus’ although the acute admitting base for all of the specialties is at the Northern General Hospital. The Care Group has 11 acute base wards at the Northern General Hospital and one acute and one elective base ward at the Central Campus. Outpatient services operate on both campus’ and are supported by the Patient Booking Hub at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Person specification Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (valid with NMC)
- To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB
998 - Post grad diploma level (academic level
6) - Relevant Diabetes courses or willingness to undertake
- Pg Cert
Experience
- Evidence of personal and professional development
- Ability to work autonomously
- An understanding of out patients
- Evidence of management experience
Further Training
- Commitment to continuous personal development.
- Successful completion of clinical and management training
Skills
- Excellent effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent leadership skills
- Commitment to work within the Clinical Governance Framework
- Ability to successfully manage and evaluate change
Other Factors
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the system
Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government’s rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here. Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. When you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal…