Clinical Management To use clinical judgement, in liaison with the diabetes medical team and Lead nurse, to make decisions about the care and management of patients on the clinical caseload. To contribute towards the development and expansion of the adult Diabetes Service to improve care for patients with diabetes to ensure local and national standards are met. To participate in clinical audit and research to identify areas of clinical practice requiring development. To participate in the formulation of policy, standards, protocols and guidelines and specialist diabetes care delivery strategies and implement and evaluate such developments across the Trust. To participate in Network initiatives. Teaching and Education To act as a resource and educator in diabetes to ward nursing and medical colleagues To contribute to the teaching of student nurses and other healthcare professional regarding the care and management of diabetes - including participation in study days Demonstrate reflective practice skills and participate in clinical supervision. Professional Act in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2015). Maintain own professional development, including Trust Mandatory Training and Child Protection training Regularly review and update own professional education and practice by undertaking specialist training, attending meetings / conferences, networking with others working in the field of diabetes and reading relevant journals. To participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraise and be responsible for complying with agreed personal development plans to meet required level of knowledge and competencies. To attend Diabetes Team Meetings and multi-professional meetings, and in the absence of Lead Diabetes Specialist Nurses to represent the interests of the adult Diabetes Team.