Diabetes Specialist Nurse

We are looking to recruit a motivated practitioner with initiative and drive to join our small Community Diabetes Team.

The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate flexibility and creative thinking in respect of service delivery.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required with a commitment to team working as well as being able to demonstrate working using own initiative. You will work closely with the Acute Trust and Services within the Community.

This is a permanent part time post (18.25 hours) working across Monday to Friday with no on-call.

• Accountable for own professional actions, specialist for a defined area of diabetes care. Assesses, plans and implements care for patients with diabetes, providing specialist advice.
• Providing safe care to patients in line with NICE guidelines and other local and national guidance relevant to role.
• Maintaining accurate patient records in line with trust policy and professional guidance.
• Provides specialist education and training to other staff and students on all aspects of diabetes management.
• Offer support and guidance to the Community Diabetes & Desmond Team.

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is proud to provide high‑quality acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, our staff are central to everything we do — we believe that happy staff make for happy patients, and this ethos underpins our culture and our success.

We have a strong, recognised track record in staff engagement and in living our values:

• People at the Heart
• Listen and Involve
• Kind and Respectful
• ONE Team

We are committed to placing patients at the heart of every decision and delivering safe, effective care that protects dignity and enhances experience. We seek to recruit people who share our values, our passion for high‑quality care, and our belief in working together as One Team.

At WWL, we recognise the strength that comes from a rich and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Naomi Morris Job title: Operational Team Lead Email address: naomi.morris4@nhs.net Telephone number: 07464912193