Diabetes Specialist Nurse

We are looking for a motivated individual to work full time and deliver a comprehensive, high quality evidenced based Diabetes Specialist Nursing service to people with diabetes.

The role covers in-patient, out-patient and ante-natal care, actively contributing to the planning and development of the Diabetes services. Providing an advanced level of practice that encompasses aspects of education, research and management., You will be responsible and accountable for an identified case load of people with diabetes, proactively promoting health enhancing activities and behaviours, working with the patient / carer and the MDT team to reduce unplanned hospital admissions and co-ordinate care across all settings of the care pathway. Promote and ensure through ongoing review and monitoring that people with diabetes are treated in line with current guidelines and that the principles of dignity and respect are achieved and embedded within the team.

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.

Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.