Diabetes Support Nurse

Overview:
Diabetes Support Nurse

Band 6: £39,959\-£48,117 pro rata

27 Hours per week

12 Month fixed term

Responsibilities:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse to join the Locala Diabetes Service.

We are seeking the skills of a Diabetes Specialist nurse who has the ability to make a difference to the health and wellbeing of individuals referred to the service. The role requires a motivated individual who is interested in developing themselves and others to deliver high quality, effective and innovative diabetes care in the community.

You will need to demonstrate knowledge of national and local issues and be committed to partnership working with other providers.

As part of a team and working in conjunction with GP’s, mainstream nursing, social and secondary care services, you will provide a patient focused, co\-ordinated case management approach across primary care.

The post holder will participate in and influence efforts across health and social services to shape the service, to support patient choice, improve quality of life, and promote self\-management whilst adopting the community care team approach.

To be shortlisted you will need to meet the essential criteria in the job description.

This role is not applicable for sponsorship and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK.

To find out more about Locala see our Thrive Strategy

For more information please refer to Job Description \& Person Specification

To discuss the role further please contact Kate Healey on Kath.healey@locala.org.uk or

07763 550565

Please note – this position may be subject to DBS check.

Closing date – 20/09/2026

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the stated date should we receive sufficient applications

About us

Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos.

Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve.

We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.

“Locala is a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and as such any disabled applicants who meets all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.”

Just a few of the benefits you can enjoy:\-

• Flexible working \- We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work\-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.


• Generous pension – We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution \+ 2% up to a maximum of 8%


• Refer a Friend Scheme \- If you know a friend or family member who works at Locala on a substantive contract, you may be able to take advantage of our Refer a Friend Scheme. You both could receive a reward of £500 each, after you have successfully started your role with us.

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