Job Description

This is a permanent new vacancy for a Hywel Dda Health board wide Adult Diabetes Insulin Pump Service



An exciting opportunity is available with the Hywel Dda Diabetes Teams to take us forward in diabetes technology and meet the requirements of NICE TA Hybrid Closed Loop.



This will include inpatients and outpatient diabetes care. The post holder will work with the multi-disciplinary team to provide specialist care, education and support for those patients and their carers using intensive insulin therapy and/or diabetes technologies- insulin pumps; continuous glucose monitoring; and Hybrid closed loops in line with National Institute of Clinical Evidence (NICE)/Joint British Diabetes Societies (JBDS) and Diabetes Technology Network (DTN) guidelines



If you have advanced knowledge of management of type 1 diabetes; carbohydrate counting; insulin dose adjustment, insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitoring and hybrid closed loops.



We invite you to apply for the Diabetes Specialist Nurse Technology Post. Extensive post registration experience of working within diabetes care is essential. Expert and advanced knowledge and experience in the management of patients with diabetes Type 1, technology in pregnancy, and supporting young adults in insulin pump therapy and hybrid closed loop systems.



Post graduate education /qualifications required in diabetes management, DAFNE, Insulin pump systems and prescribing qualification desired.



Work with the multi-disciplinary team to provide specialist care, education and support for those patients and their carers using intensive insulin therapy and/or diabetes technologies- insulin pumps; continuous glucose monitoring; and Hybrid closed loops in line with National Institute of Clinical Evidence (NICE)/Joint British Diabetes Societies (JBDS) and Diabetes Technology Network (DTN) guidelines.



Act as a point of contact and clinical expert for patients, relatives and clinician colleagues for these technologies with the full support of the Consultant Diabetologists/Endocrinologists and the nursing team.



Be an expert resource in insulin pump therapy including starting patients on insulin pumps and providing advice and support to patients already using an insulin pump.



Deliver autonomous practitioner-led clinics for outpatients, inpatients both with and without an insulin pump.



Develop and deliver patient and staff education programme in diabetes technology aligned with TREND competencies.



Deputise and support Senior Lead Diabetes Nurse when necessary to provide clinical and managerial leadership for diabetes specialist

nursing team.



Facilitate and support patients transitioning to adult diabetes pump service on insulin pump



Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.



We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.



We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

Four main hospitals:

Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest

Five community hospitals:

Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire

Two integrated care centres:

Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings

47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers

Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services



The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.



Interviews to be held on 30/09/2025.



You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.



The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.



The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.