Senior Diabetes Specialist Nurse


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£51,657 to £58,785 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Windsor, SL4 3DP
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	1 Nov 2026

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Summary

The must haves for you to be considered for this role: Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and significant post-registration experience in diabetes care, including specialist diabetes nursing practice. Strong knowledge of insulin therapies, diabetes technology and evidence-based practice, with experience of autonomously assessing and managing people with complex diabetes needs. Excellent communication, teaching and multidisciplinary working skills, with the ability to support patients, carers and healthcare professionals. An interest in developing advanced expertise in antenatal diabetes and hybrid closed-loop insulin pump therapy; relevant training, supervision and competency development will be supported. A Non-Medical Prescribing qualification is desirable, together with the ability to travel across East Berkshire to deliver community-based services when required For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey. In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted. We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Joseph Draper-Took on 0118 904 3250 or email: Joseph.DraperTook@berkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

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