Diabetic Specialist Nurse
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation TrustIsleworth, TW7 6AF, London
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust based in Isleworth, TW7 6AF. The advertised salary is £55,524 to £62,652. Applications close on 8 September 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
The post holder will be part of the Maternity Diabetes Specialist Service providing Diabetes Care and Management to pregnant women /people and their family.
This is a dynamic post that requires the post holder to work closely with multi-disciplinary team in addressing a range of care to women/people with Diabetes in pregnancy with special interest in Insulin Pump for Type 1 Diabetes and Gestational Diabetes, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and improving the health and wellbeing of women and their babies.
Be competent as appropriate to the requirements of the role of Diabetes Specialist Nurse.
Demonstrate at all times the Trust Values.
Be a Registered First Level Nurse with current NMC Registration and have a detailed professional and clinical knowledge. They will be a specialist practitioner and have a focus in Diabetes care with good knowledge of technological advances in Diabetes.
Be responsible for a defined population of service users in a variety of settings across the Chelsea and Westminster Foundation Trust. (This role is based at West Middlesex Site , not cross site )
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.
If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
See attached job description
Be skilled in the assessment of complex/specialist care/support needs and in the development, implementation and evaluation of care/support packages.
Have supervisory, training and leadership responsibilities where appropriate and will have some responsibility for team performance and service developments/improvements.
Demonstrate initiative and be creative in finding solutions to problems.
Work with the team leader undertaking delegated tasks in team management.
See attached job description
Be skilled in the assessment of complex/specialist care/support needs and in the development, implementation and evaluation of care/support packages.
Have supervisory, training and leadership responsibilities where appropriate and will have some responsibility for team performance and service developments/improvements.
Demonstrate initiative and be creative in finding solutions to problems.
Work with the team leader undertaking delegated tasks in team management.
Education and Qualifications
- Registered Nurse
- Nursing diploma/ 1st degree or degree in related subject/Demonstrable experience
- Evidence of Continuing professional development and education
- Post graduate studies in Diabetes care and management
- Willingness to undertake Non-medical prescribing
- Insulin PUMP K
- Experience caring for women / people with diabetes or gestational diabetes
- Leadership/management qualification
- Accredited Diabetes module
- Experience in mentoring students and in being a sign off mentor
- Experience and participation in research and audit and dissemination of findings
- Participate in risk management and investigations
- Expertise and teaching in all areas of nursing care
- Influence policy setting
- Leadership experience
- Experience in Pump set and management
- Demonstrable experience in working with clients with diabetes and gestational diabetes
- Attendance at relevant Diabetes groups or networks
- Demonstrable leadership/managerial knowledge and ability
Skills and knowledge
- Evidence of specialist diabetes clinical knowledge relevant to the post.
- Manage and resolve conflict.
- Participation in Selection and recruitment of staff
- Ability to support service users, families and carers in dealing with diabetes in pregnancy
- Act as a positive role model for all staff and students
- Support and encourage junior staff in professional growth and confidence
- Awareness of relevant NSF's and NICE guidance relating to Diabetes and gestational diabetes
- To foster harmonious working relationships within the multidisciplinary team
Personal qualities
- Team player, Reliability and Integrity
- Caring compassionate attitude
- Excellent communication skills
- Commitment to flexible working
- Leadership qualities
Trust Values
- Putting patients first
- Responsive to patients and staff
- Open and honest
- Unfailingly kind
- Determined to develop
Education and Qualifications
- Registered Nurse
- Nursing diploma/ 1st degree or degree in related subject/Demonstrable experience
- Evidence of Continuing professional development and education
- Post graduate studies in Diabetes care and management
- Willingness to undertake Non-medical prescribing
- Insulin PUMP K
- Experience caring for women / people with diabetes or gestational diabetes
- Leadership/management qualification
- Accredited Diabetes module
- Experience in mentoring students and in being a sign off mentor
- Experience and participation in research and audit and dissemination of findings
- Participate in risk management and investigations
- Expertise and teaching in all areas of nursing care
- Influence policy setting
- Leadership experience
- Experience in Pump set and management
- Demonstrable experience in working with clients with diabetes and gestational diabetes
- Attendance at relevant Diabetes groups or networks
- Demonstrable leadership/managerial knowledge and ability
Skills and knowledge
- Evidence of specialist diabetes clinical knowledge relevant to the post.
- Manage and resolve conflict.
- Participation in Selection and recruitment of staff
- Ability to support service users, families and carers in dealing with diabetes in pregnancy
- Act as a positive role model for all staff and students
- Support and encourage junior staff in professional growth and confidence
- Awareness of relevant NSF's and NICE guidance relating to Diabetes and gestational diabetes
- To foster harmonious working relationships within the multidisciplinary team
Personal qualities
- Team player, Reliability and Integrity
- Caring compassionate attitude
- Excellent communication skills
- Commitment to flexible working
- Leadership qualities
Trust Values
- Putting patients first
- Responsive to patients and staff
- Open and honest
- Unfailingly kind
- Determined to develop
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).
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).
Employer name
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Mary Maternity Unit, West Middlesex University Hospital
Twickenham Road
Isleworth
TW7 6AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer name
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Mary Maternity Unit, West Middlesex University Hospital
Twickenham Road
Isleworth
TW7 6AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
How this role compares
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