Community Diabetes Specialist Nurse | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Community Diabetes Specialist Nurse to deliver expert, evidence-based care across our Integrated Diabetes services across Leicestershire, Leicester, and Rutland. You will provide leadership, manage a caseload of complex patients, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated care pathways are implemented effectively.

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.

Clinical Care & Support
• Provide expert assessment, advice, and treatment for people with diabetes across the community, and outpatient settings.
• Manage your own patient caseload, delivering individualised care plans that promote optimal health outcomes.
• Offer ongoing education and support to patients and families to enhance self-management and quality of life.

Education & Training
• Teach and train patients, carers, and healthcare staff, fostering confidence in managing complex conditions.
• Provide educational resources and programs tailored to different learning needs and clinical settings.

Collaboration & Integrated Care
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams-to ensure coordinated, holistic care.
• Act as a key point of contact for complex cases, ensuring effective communication and continuity of care.

Service Development & Quality Improvement
• Conduct audits, collect data, and apply research findings to improve standards and clinical outcomes.

Leadership & Professional Development
• Support team growth by sharing expertise, mentoring colleagues, and promoting best practices.
• Take an active role in clinical governance, policy development, and innovation in care pathways.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

This job covers the community setting therefore a must be able to work at multiple locations and have own transport

For further information please speak with named contact

This advert closes on Wednesday 6 May 2026