To provide an expert diabetes nursing service, giving support, advice, and information about diabetes to patients and their significant others in the diabetes center, hospital, or home plus community and primary care Act as an expert resource, providing clinical advice and support to others involved in providing care for people with diabetes, in both primary, secondary care, and community Work as an independent practitioner and demonstrate specialist skills and knowledge through expert nursing Practice advanced clinical skills and maintain a high professional standard of care and expertise, acting as a role model for other healthcare professionals In conjunction with Diabetes Service Lead and Consultant Clinical Lead assess referrals to the diabetes center, prioritise and decide when patients need to be seen and by whom (i.e. Consultants and Nurses), and refer patients to other services (Podiatry, Dietetics etc). Assess, advise, and take appropriate action for walk-in patients, emergency and routine phone calls from GPs, practice nurses, district nurses, hospital-based staff and other Healthcare professionals Be responsible and accountable for managing a varied caseload of patients, including patients with multiple medical conditions and complex needs, prioritising the workload as Organise and undertake comprehensive assessments and interpret clinical data including blood biochemistry for the treatment for people with both Type 1 and Type 2 Undertake home visits for the assessment and review of housebound patients with diabetes. Provide support and education to GPs and practice nurses and make recommendations relating to the adjustment of medication and treatment and the need for diagnostic tests Work with a range of agencies and health care professionals including District Nursing, learning disabilities and nursing homes and effectively communicate information to ensure continuity of care.