Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Diabetes Specialist Nurse – Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Key Responsibilities
- Work as an autonomous practitioner, coordinating and delivering expert nursing service within diabetes.
- Manage patient/client caseloads.
- Ensure patients and families are fully informed and supported with clinical and social support.
- Develop evidence-based clinical nursing practice aligned with current research and guidelines.
- Collaborate with colleagues.
- Establish clear communication with primary healthcare.
- Participate in research/audit.
Skills and Expertise
- Demonstrable experience as a Diabetes Specialist Nurse with proven clinical skills.
- Experience running clinics; Type 1 services (e.g., YAC or pumps).
- Experience in antenatal care or spoke services.
- Strong nurse-led outpatient experience.
- Self-motivated, organised, computer literate.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Committed to service provision and continual professional development.