Job summary
- Main area
- Diabetes
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 848-BHC-101-25
- Employer
- Bromley Healthcare
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bromley Diabetes Service, Beckenham Beacon
- Town
- Beckenham Beacon
- Salary
- £51,883 - £58,544 Inc HCAS per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/04/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 22/05/2025
Employer heading

Band 7 Diabetes Specialist Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 7
Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.
Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.
Employees of Bromley Healthcare whose role maybe at risk will receive priority consideration.
Applicants for roles involving driving responsibilities will be required to provide proof of business insurance.
Job overview
Band 7 - Diabetes Specialist Nurse
Full-time - 37.5 hours per week - job share/part time may be considered
£51,883 - £58,544 Inc HCAS per annum pro rata
This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of the multi-disciplinary Diabetes Service with Bromley Healthcare, based at Beckenham Beacon and sites across Bromley.
It is an opportunity for someone with an enthusiasm for diabetes and a wish to extend their expertise in this field. The post will include responsibility for a mixed caseload including people with Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes You will need to be confident in delivering education to groups and ideally have experience of structured educations programmes e.g. DESMOND/ DAFNE.
You will be involved in the development of diabetes within the Bromley Healthcare Diabetes Service. You will need to show empathy and sensitivity to the needs of the patients, have good communication skills, together with a friendly, polite and professional attitude.
You will need excellent clinical, organisational, IT and communication skills.
Proposed interview date 22nd May 2025
Main duties of the job
- Provide comprehensive, evidence-based diabetes care for people with diabetes and healthcare professionals within the Bromley
- Work as a highly-skilled independent practitioner implementing and recommending treatment based on expert clinical
- Provide comprehensive evidence-based highly specialist clinical care, training, and consultancy to both people with diabetes and other professionals. Providing advice, support, and education to GP Practices, and providing care in a range of settings including the diabetes centre, patient’s homes, and nursing homes.
- Contributes to the development of diabetes services across provider boundaries
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To provide an expert diabetes nursing service, giving support, advice, and information about diabetes to patients and their significant others in the diabetes center, hospital, or home plus community and primary care
Act as an expert resource, providing clinical advice and support to others involved in providing care for people with diabetes, in both primary, secondary care, and community
Work as an independent practitioner and demonstrate specialist skills and knowledge through expert nursing
Practice advanced clinical skills and maintain a high professional standard of care and expertise, acting as a role model for other healthcare professionals
In conjunction with Diabetes Service Lead and Consultant Clinical Lead assess referrals to the diabetes center, prioritise and decide when patients need to be seen and by whom (i.e. Consultants and Nurses), and refer patients to other services (Podiatry, Dietetics etc).
Assess, advise, and take appropriate action for walk-in patients, emergency and routine phone calls from GPs, practice nurses, district nurses, hospital-based staff and other Healthcare professionals
Be responsible and accountable for managing a varied caseload of patients, including patients with multiple medical conditions and complex needs, prioritising the workload as
Organise and undertake comprehensive assessments and interpret clinical data including blood biochemistry for the treatment for people with both Type 1 and Type 2
Undertake home visits for the assessment and review of housebound patients with diabetes.
Provide support and education to GPs and practice nurses and make recommendations relating to the adjustment of medication and treatment and the need for diagnostic tests
Work with a range of agencies and health care professionals including District Nursing, learning disabilities and nursing homes and effectively communicate information to ensure continuity of care.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse, RGN/RN (Adult).
- Diploma/degree in nursing or equivalent experience
- Nurse Prescriber.
- Teaching experience.
- Post registration Diabetes Qualification.
Desirable criteria
- MSc in relevant topic.
- Teaching qualification.
- DAFNE qualification
- DESMOND or similar trained
Training
Essential criteria
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development with post registration training/experience in diabetes.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Car Driver who has access to a vehicle for work purposes
- Committed to improving services.
- Able to work individually and as part of a multi- disciplinary team.
- Flexible approach to meeting service & client needs.
- Motivated and enthusiastic
Information Technology
Essential criteria
- Computer literate, confident in word and e-mail.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Substantial post registration to include specialist diabetes experience.
- Experience in developing and/or delivering teaching programmes.
- Significant previous experience as a Diabetes Nurse.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in community, primary care settings.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Michelle Barratt
- Job title
- Diabetes Service Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07542 227546
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