Nursing - Clinical Nurse Specialist - Diabetes and Endocrinology

  • Department Specialist Nursing - Endocrinology
  • Salary £38,682.00 – £46,580 per annum
  • Closing Date 14/12/2025
  • Interview Date 22/12/2025
  • Location The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
  • Grade NHS AfC: Band 6
  • Job ref 223-DEC-905
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract Fixed Term/ Secondment for 5 months
  • Hours Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Job overview

You will be accountable for the delivery of a comprehensive, skilled and evidence-based Diabetes and Endocrinology service to meet the needs of the population. Providing support to the senior team in leadership, diabetes and Endocrinology management, delivery and development of services.

To work independently whilst supporting the team in the management of clinical caseload within your specialist field. Continuing responsibility for assessment of health needs and development and evaluation of standards of care.

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based nursing care for people with complex needs for their diabetes and Endocrinology management. The post holder is required to provide expert clinical care for patients and to support other staff to develop their competencies in diabetes and Endocrinology management. The post holder will be involved in teaching and training both formally to clinical staff and to patients.

The post holder will be required to work within Shrewsbury and Telford Acute Trust, however, where appropriate to work collaboratively with primary and community care, and link to other specialists within the acute setting to implement the integrated care pathway for people with diabetes.

The post holder may be required to support with collection of data for clinical audit, service development and quality improvement work.

Main duties of the job

  • You will provide expert care and support for people with diabetes and endocrine conditions.
  • You will manage your own patient caseload, giving advice, education and treatment in different settings.
  • You will teach and train patients, families and staff to help improve knowledge and self-care.
  • You will work closely with other health professionals to make sure care is joined up and effective.
  • You will help develop services, carry out audits, and use research to improve standards of care.
  • You will support the team by showing leadership, sharing skills, and helping others to learn and grow

Working for your organisation

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

For full duties and responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached document named "Candidate Job Pack".

For further details / informal visits contact:

Victoria Wilkes - Diabetes and Endocrine Nursing Lead
Victoria.Wilkes3@nhs.net
01743 261000 ext 3423

Candidate Pack
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The well-being of our staff is of the upmost importance to us.  If you are offered a role at our Trust, and fall into the increased and higher risk categories as set out by Public Health England (PHE) and NHSI/E, your line manager will complete an risk assessment with you.  This will be completed in conjunction with the latest guidance from Public Health England in relation to Covid-19.

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If successful, by completing the NHS Jobs application form you authorise the Trust to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national ESR.

If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
 
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
 
We are committed to offering an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.  In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
 
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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