Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Nurse/Diabetes Nurse to join our small, dedicated diabetes team to deliver specialist advice, education and services at Airedale NHS Hospital Foundation Trust. It is an opportunity for someone with an enthusiasm for diabetes and a wish to extend their knowledge in this field. The successful candidate will work alongside and be supported by a highly skilled multidisciplinary team including Consultants, Diabetes Specialist Nurses, Dietitians and Podiatrists. Main duties of the job Providing safe care to patients in line with NICE guidelines and other local and national guidance relevant to role. Provide comprehensive evidence-based specialist clinical care, training and consultancy to both people with diabetes and other professionals providing care, in a range of settings including the diabetes centre, GP practices patients' homes and other care settings. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner with access to advice and support from senior colleagues. About us We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future. We want to attract staff who embrace our Right Care behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients we want to make these part of our DNA. Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 423-6945118 Job locations Airedale General Hospital Skipton road Steeton BD20 6TD Job description Job responsibilities For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 1 Registered Nurse Teaching/assessor/mentor qualification Desirable Relevant post qualification study at Master level Knowledge Essential Thorough understanding of the NHS Constitution and its implications Leadership skills Experience working with dose adjustment protocols or similar Knowledge of national and local diabetes clinical practice guidelines Problem solving complex clinical / care issues Desirable Leadership course/qualification Experience Essential Ability to work independently and autonomously Practice within guidelines and protocols to ensure deliver of high quality diabetes care Desirable Previous diabetes experience Experience is delivering teaching programmes. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 1 Registered Nurse Teaching/assessor/mentor qualification Desirable Relevant post qualification study at Master level Knowledge Essential Thorough understanding of the NHS Constitution and its implications Leadership skills Experience working with dose adjustment protocols or similar Knowledge of national and local diabetes clinical practice guidelines Problem solving complex clinical / care issues Desirable Leadership course/qualification Experience Essential Ability to work independently and autonomously Practice within guidelines and protocols to ensure deliver of high quality diabetes care Desirable Previous diabetes experience Experience is delivering teaching programmes. 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 Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Address Airedale General Hospital Skipton road Steeton BD20 6TD Employer's website https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)