Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for us to recruit a motivated, experienced and forward-thinking Band 7 Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join our Cross-Bay Diabetes Specialist Care team at University Hospital of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust. The post plays a key role in the management, care and support of patients with diabetes both within an inpatient and community environment. Visiting and supporting patients and staff in all inpatients areas within FGH. Applicants will need to demonstrate at least 2 years recent and significant experience as a diabetes specialist nurse to be a driving force within the team. This exciting role will be to work in partnership with people with diabetes, their families/carers and other professionals, providing a specialist, evidence based and high-quality diabetes care. The post will involve, leading, organising and delivering ongoing education for patients and training for professionals, carers and contribute in the development of local diabetes care strategies and guidelines. The Diabetes Team covers the whole of Morecambe Bay Footprint therefore flexibility will be required across 3 main hospital sites. Main duties of the job The successful post holder will be required to work as part of the integrated team and will get the opportunity to further develop their diabetes skills across all areas. Fundamentally the nurse will be required to; Assess people with diabetes Agree and review the diabetes treatment plan for inpatients and deliver nurse led clinics Work closely with multi-disciplinary diabetes teams in the hospital and community setting Provide support and advise to healthcare professionals on quality evidence diabetes care as per guidelines Provide structured education groups providing knowledge and skills to people with diabetes to support their self-management Deliver formal and informal diabetes education to health professionals Support the development of an integrated diabetes nurse service across primary and secondary care to promote a seamless diabetes care pathway for people with diabetes Undertake evaluation and clinical audit to improve patient care and clinical outcomes Support an integrated nursing team and work across primary and secondary care settings to provider as required for patient care About us We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre. FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses. All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay. Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support. Date posted 06 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 331-C13610325 Job locations Furness General Hospital 102 Dalton Lane Barrow-in-Furness LA14 4LF Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ Person Specification Experience Essential Evidence of recognised post registration qualification in Diabetes Relevant, Recent experience in Diabetes Leadership and management Experience Experience of teaching Exercises a high degree of autonomy in Diabetes Experience of Audit and Research Experience of complex case management Ability to travel as required Knowledge of clinical governance and its application Desirable Experience of working at strategic and operational level Non medical prescriber Masters Degree Person Specification Experience Essential Evidence of recognised post registration qualification in Diabetes Relevant, Recent experience in Diabetes Leadership and management Experience Experience of teaching Exercises a high degree of autonomy in Diabetes Experience of Audit and Research Experience of complex case management Ability to travel as required Knowledge of clinical governance and its application Desirable Experience of working at strategic and operational level Non medical prescriber Masters Degree 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 University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust Address Furness General Hospital 102 Dalton Lane Barrow-in-Furness LA14 4LF Employer's website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)