Clinical Nurse Specialist - Diabetes and Endocrinology
Posted 9 hours 51 minutes ago by NHS
The closing date is 14 December 2025
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.
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!
Job responsibilitiesFor full duties and responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached document named 'Candidate Job Pack'.
Person Specification OTHER- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding practice, policy and guidance including statutory frameworks
- Knowledge of diabetes NSF, DH and NICE guidelines and their impact on service maintenance, patient outcomes and clinical practice
- NMC Registered
- Highly developed specialist knowledge achieved through First Level Degree or equivalent portfolio of evidence
- Recognised Diabetes / endocrine qualification or experience
- Teaching Certificate or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continual professional development and education
- Commitment to working towards post graduate physical assessment module where appropriate and identified during objective setting
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.
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum/ pro rata