Diabetes Specialist NurseinNewport inNewportPUBLISHED THU 13 MAR 2025

Band 6: £37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum PERMANENT

Aneurin Bevan University Health BoardrHiUNWko

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives by supporting diabetes management and education.

Join a dynamic and collaborative Diabetes Specialist Nursing Team, fostering a supportive work environment.

Access to personal development and training opportunities, allowing for continual professional growth.

Ability to act as an advocate for patients, enhancing their care experience and ensuring their voices are heard.

Leadership role in clinical and operational aspects of diabetes management, contributing to the improvement of healthcare delivery.

Involvement in clinical audits and data management, which enhances the quality and safety of patient care.

Potential to work in a bilingual environment, supporting Welsh-speaking patients and promoting inclusivity.

Are you a compassionate, motivated nurse looking to make a real difference in the lives of patients? We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join our vibrant team at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport. In this rewarding role, you will have the chance to advocate for patients, lead healthcare professionals, and develop innovative clinical action plans that directly impact diabetes management.

At Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, we cherish personal qualities like kindness and flexibility, fostering an environment that promotes continuous learning and growth. You'll be integral in providing essential education to empower patients in self-managing their diabetes, as well as supporting the use of cutting-edge technology like insulin pumps and continuous monitoring systems. If you're ready to enhance your career in a supportive and dynamic setting, we’d love to hear from you. Bilingual applicants, particularly those who speak Welsh, are encouraged to apply!

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives by supporting diabetes management and education.

Join a dynamic and collaborative Diabetes Specialist Nursing Team, fostering a supportive work environment.

Access to personal development and training opportunities, allowing for continual professional growth.

Ability to act as an advocate for patients, enhancing their care experience and ensuring their voices are heard.

Leadership role in clinical and operational aspects of diabetes management, contributing to the improvement of healthcare delivery.

Involvement in clinical audits and data management, which enhances the quality and safety of patient care.

Potential to work in a bilingual environment, supporting Welsh-speaking patients and promoting inclusivity.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Diabetes Specialist Nurse position at the Royal Gwent Hospital to join our dynamic Diabetes Specialist Nursing Team. We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced nurse to join our team. We value personal qualities such as compassion, kindness and the willingness to be flexible in order to meet the needs of the service. We are keen to foster support and provide training opportunities for personal development.

Act as advocate for patients, healthcare staff and the healthcare department.
To provide professional, clinical, and operational leadership and support to healthcare professionals.
Responsibility for the formulation and management of clinical action plans.
Responsibility for clinical audit.
To provide leadership and support within primary/secondary care with the delivery of diabetes management.
To maintain and promote accurate record keeping and documentation following national and professional standards and local protocols and policies.
To collect and input clinical data to clinically based computer systems: to access and utilise all available clinical information to support care planning and patient management.
To ensure effective and safe medicines management processes are adhered to.
To support patients with insulin pumps and continuous monitoring technology.

To plan and provide education for patients with diabetes, to enable them to self-manage their condition.
Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance, and provide information in an acceptable format to all patients, recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.