Job summary
Diabetes Specialist Nurse
Band 7 - £55,524 - £62,652 per annum pro rata
Adhoc Hours - Bank 0 Hour Contract
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Diabetes Specialist Nurse and Independent Prescriber to join our forward-thinking Community Diabetes Team. This unique role combines advanced clinical practice with leadership of an innovative Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) and insulin optimisation programme, supporting people living with diabetes to improve glycaemic control, increase independence and enhance their quality of life. Working collaboratively across primary, community and secondary care, the successful candidate will play a key role in driving service innovation, improving patient outcomes and shaping the future delivery of integrated diabetes care across Bromley.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of duties and responsibilities related to this job role.
The post holder will work collaboratively with the Diabetes Service Lead, the wider Community Diabetes Team and multidisciplinary colleagues across Bromley Healthcare and partner organisations to deliver high-quality, evidence-based diabetes care and lead service improvement initiatives.
The post holder will provide expert clinical leadership, specialist diabetes management and education for people living with diabetes, their carers and healthcare professionals. As an independent practitioner and non-medical prescriber, they will undertake comprehensive assessment, initiating, adjusting and optimising diabetes therapies within scope of practice and in accordance with local and national guidance.
The role comprises two key functions:
Clinical Diabetes Specialist Nurse Function
Diabetes Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Remote Monitoring Project Nurse
Details
- Date posted: 02 November 2026
- Closing date: 16 November 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 7
- Salary: £55,524 to £62,652 a year per annum pro rata
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: 848-BHC-310-26
- Job locations: Beckenham Beacon, Croydon Road, Beckenham, BR3 3QL, United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details relating to this job role of Diabetes Specialist Nurse.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse
- V300 prescribing
- Diabetes qualification
Desirable
- MSc in relevant topic
- Teaching qualification
- DAFNE qualification
- DESMOND/X-Pert or similar qualification
professional registration
Essential
- NMC Registered Adult Nurse
Training
Essential
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development with post registration training/experience in diabetes.
Specific Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current NHS Agenda
- Excellent knowledge of diabetes and its management
- Excellent/consistent standards of clinical care
- Excellent patient management and assessment skills
- Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
- Ability to interpret clinical data and use clinical judgement and reasoning skills
- Ability to work with people from varying backgrounds and complex needs and levels of understanding.
- Report writing skills
- Excellent organisational skills and time management
- Very good understanding of Clinical Governance
- Teaching skills - ability to give presentations/group sessions
Desirable
- Experience of writing policies and procedures.
- Experience of clinical audit
- Understanding of Research and Development.
- Management Skills.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration to include specialist diabetes experience
- Experience in developing and/or delivering teaching programmes.
- Significant previous experience as a Diabetes Nurse.
Desirable
- Experience of working in community, primary care settings.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Knowledge of our Business
- Committed to improving services
- Committed to hitting targets.
- Treats other as would like to be treated
- Committed to 6 C's.
- Good Interpersonal Skills
- Able to work individually and as part of a multi disciplinary team.
- Flexible approach to meeting service & client needs.
- Time management skills and ability to prioritise.
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Innovative.
- Reflective practitioner.
- Ability to take responsibility for own CPD.
- Uk Driving Lisc & Access to a Car with Business Insurance
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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
About us
Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.
Employer details
- Employer name: Bromley Healthcare CIC
- Address: Beckenham Beacon, Croydon Road, Beckenham, BR3 3QL, United Kingdom
- Employer's website: http://www.bromleyhealthcare.org.uk/