Job overview
*Internal vacancy*
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Diabetes and Endocrine Clinical Nurse Specialist. This is a full-time Band 7 role, Monday-Friday, 7.5 hour
shifts. This post will require cross site working.
The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing a specialist nursing service for patients with Diabetes and Endocrine
disorders, they will support the team reviewing patients who are currently inpatients or who are being seen on an outpatient basis. They will offer advice and specialist support to the patients, their families, and colleagues, as necessary. The post holder may need to support the lead nurse in the development of the service.
There may be a requirement to deputise for the Nursing Lead CNS in his/her absence.
Main duties of the job
To assess, plan and implement and evaluate evidence-based nursing care for people with complex needs for their Diabetes and Endocrine 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 endocrine management. The post holder will be involved in teaching and training both formally to clinical staff and to patients. They 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 and endocrinology. The post holder will lead audit in their sub-speciality areas and support colleagues in service development and quality improvement work.
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.
Working for our organisation
Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team — clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.
By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
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