Job Description

The closing date is 26th Jun 2025

Job summary

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This will be a permanent role within the Acute Diabetes Team for an experienced Diabetes Specialist Nurse to assess, develop and implement programmes of care providing highly specialised advice on specialist diabetes care.


Practise in compliance with your respective code of professional conduct and within your scope of practice. Being responsible and accountable for decisions, actions, and omissions at this level of practice.


The post holder will work in line with The TREND Integrated Care and Competency Framework for Adult Diabetes Nursing to Senior Practitioner or Expert Nurse level.


Liaise with non-specialist teams in the development of management plans for patients with complex diabetes related problems including recurring hyperglycaemia, hypoglycaemia fear or unawareness, renal disease, partial sight, diabetic foot disease, preconception planning and pregnancy.


Provide the diabetes service within predominantly the outpatient setting within speciality areas.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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Lead specialist for defined caseload. Manage and further develop diabetes insulin pump service Non-medical prescriber practicing within the Prescribing Competency Framework. Line management and mentor Band 6 DSNs Support strategic development and operational delivery of care Works independently and as part of MDT within inpatient and outpatient settings.

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

breathtaking coastlines

, with vibrant cities like

Bristol

,

Bath

, and

Exeter

just a short drive away - and only two hours to

London

.


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.

Somerset truly has it all

- the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

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Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for the full details of the Senior Diabetes Specialist Nurse role.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

Lead specialist for defined caseload. Manage and further develop diabetes insulin pump service Non-medical prescriber practicing within the Prescribing Competency Framework. Line management and mentor Band 6 DSNs Support strategic development and operational delivery of care Works independently and as part of MDT within inpatient and outpatient settings.



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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.


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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.


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.


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UK Professional Registration

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


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For help with your application, contact:

Linda Balian


linda.balian@somersetft.nhs.uk




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Pay scheme

Agenda for Change


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Band

Band 7


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Salary

46148.00 to 52809.00 Yearly
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Contract

Permanent


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Working pattern

Full-Time


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Reference number

184-OL-OR-2638


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Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT