Job Description

The closing date is 8th Oct 2025

Anticipated Interview date(s) 21st October 2025

Job summary

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Are you an experienced registered nurse with passion for diabetes?


We have an exciting opportunity to work for the Diabetes Intermediate Care Service as a band 6 registered nurse.


There will be training provided for the newly appointed candidate to help develop their role to enable them to work autonomously as a specialist diabetes nurse.


A full driving licence and the use of a vehicle is essential for this countywide service. We offer a generous mileage allowance to cover the use of your car for NHS business, which includes both mileage and depreciation.


You will require excellent communication skills, a teamwork approach, and be able to provide a high standard of nursing care with the support of your team.


Informal visits or discussion are always welcome. Please contact Brooke Fletcher or Luminita Burlacu to discuss the position in more detail on 07542119719.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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As part of the Diabetes Intermediate Care Service, you will be responsible for the delivery of safe and effective care for your own caseload of patients in Somerset.


Always communicate with patients, colleagues, internal and external contacts in a courteous, professional and timely manner by various methods, i.e. telephone, written, face to face or virtual consultation.


Participate in team and Trust meetings as required.


Assist with mentorship, training and induction of newly appointed staff.


Report any incidents using the Trust Incident Reporting system.


To provide and receive complex, sensitive and possibly contentious information where highly developed interpersonal and communication skills may be needed.


To contribute to projects in relation to the development of the Trusts Corporate Service Plan and organisational objectives as required.


Provide group education to people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes such as DESMOND.

About us

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At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Flexible working options to help you balance work and life.

NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security.

Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax.

A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential.

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and stunning coastlines.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Job description

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As a Diabetes Specialist Nurse within the Intermediate care service the post holder will be responsible for delivery of safe and effective care and support of patients living with Diabetes. Educational provision in the care of diabetes, both internally and externally to the Trust is equally an essential element

There is an expectation to support the County wide model of care whilst holding a case load within a specific locality linking with community neighbourhoods. We are currently embarking on an exciting journey to integrate patient pathways with our acute colleagues and the post will require a willingness to proactively accept and contribute to change



KEY RELATIONSHIPS



Nurse Consultant-Diabetes, Dieticians, GPs, Matrons, Endocrinologist, Acute Diabetes Specialist Nurses, District Nurses, Community Hospital Nurses, Pharmaceutical Companies Representatives, Patients, Carers, Practice Nurses, Neighbourhood managers

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

Good standard of general education


Must be able to communicate in English Language, both written and verbally appropriate to the post


Registered Nurse.


Evidence of Teaching qualification for example ENB998


Working towards a Degree or equivalent knowledge


A full driving Licence with use of vehicle




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Desirable

ECDL or equivalent


Care of the person with Diabetes Module/ENB928


Independent/Supplementary Nurse Prescribing Course


DESMOND Structured Education Course

Experience

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Essential

Previous NHS experience (minimum 3 years)


Evidence of supervisory and mentoring skills


Significant experience of working with people with diabetes.


Experience in working as autonomous practitioner




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Desirable

Audit/research skills

Additional Criteria

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Essential

Outstanding care


Listening and leading


Working together


IT skill including a working knowledge of Microsoft office suite


Knowledge of medical terminology


Professional and responsible approach at all times


To have expert problem solving skills


Excellent interpersonal skills


To have the capability to bring about change


To operate at a high level of clinical decision-making and responsibility


Able to prioritise and manage workload


Good analytical and judgmental skills with ability to prioritise


Evidence of a good standard of Literacy and English language skills


Ability to multitask


Ability to organise own time


To be an effective time manager


Flexible approach to work


Demonstrate respect for confidentiality at all times


Proven experience of successfully working in team environment


Show initiative but also able to follow instruction as required


Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients


Act in ways that support equality and diversity


Able to cope in a busy working environment


Must be a driver with a current full UK license


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Desirable

Knowledge of Department and Divisional Structure


Knowledge of the structure and agenda of the NHS organisations including Primary and Secondary care

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.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

For help with your application, contact:

Luminita Burlacu


Luminita.Burlacu@somersetft.nhs.uk


07542119719

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 6

Salary

38682.00 to 46580.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time

Reference number

184-OL-OR-3136

Job locations

Parkgate House

East Reach

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 3ES