Clinical Nurse Specialist

Main area Diabetes and Endocrine Specialist Nurse Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Secondment: 5 months HoursFull timePart timeFlexible working37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday 9am-5pm) Job ref 223-DEC-905 Employer The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Town Shrewsbury Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum/ pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 14/12/2025 23:59 Interview date 22/12/2025 Clinical Nurse Specialist - Diabetes and Endocrinology NHS AfC: Band 6 Job overview You will be accountable for the delivery of a comprehensive, skilled and evidence-based Diabetes and Endocrinology service to meet the needs of the population. Providing support to the senior team in leadership, diabetes and Endocrinology management, delivery and development of services. To work independently whilst supporting the team in the management of clinical caseload within your specialist field. Continuing responsibility for assessment of health needs and development and evaluation of standards of care. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based nursing care for people with complex needs for their diabetes and Endocrinology management. The post holder is required to provide expert clinical care for patients and to support other staff to develop their competencies in diabetes and Endocrinology management. The post holder will be involved in teaching and training both formally to clinical staff and to patients. The post holder will be required to work within Shrewsbury and Telford Acute Trust, however, where appropriate to work collaboratively with primary and community care, and link to other specialists within the acute setting to implement the integrated care pathway for people with diabetes. The post holder may be required to support with collection of data for clinical audit, service development and quality improvement work. Main duties of the job You will provide expert care and support for people with diabetes and endocrine conditions. You will manage your own patient caseload, giving advice, education and treatment in different settings. You will teach and train patients, families and staff to help improve knowledge and self-care. You will work closely with other health professionals to make sure care is joined up and effective. You will help develop services, carry out audits, and use research to improve standards of care. You will support the team by showing leadership, sharing skills, and helping others to learn and grow Working for our organisation Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do. We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in. Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families. If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together Detailed job description and main responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached document named "Candidate Job Pack". Person specification OTHER Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding practice, policy and guidance including statutory frameworks Knowledge of diabetes NSF, DH and NICE guidelines and their impact on service maintenance, patient outcomes and clinical practice NMC Registered Highly developed specialist knowledge achieved through First Level Degree or equivalent portfolio of evidence Recognised Diabetes / endocrine qualification or experience Teaching Certificate or equivalent experience Evidence of continual professional development and education Commitment to working towards post graduate physical assessment module where appropriate and identified during objective setting By submitting your application to Trac, you are giving your consent for parts of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems. This is to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation. If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider. If you require the application form in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01743 492402. In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible. In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. In addition, for those who are successfully appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust are committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from an Ethnic minority background are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace, that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery. Our Commitment to Safety and Respect - The Trust is a signatory to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter and is committed to a safe, inclusive workplace free from sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination. Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment. Employer certification / accreditation badges 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. Name Victoria Wilkes Job title Diabetes and Endocrine Nursing Lead Email address victoria.wilkes3@nhs.net Telephone number 01743 261000 If you have problems applying, contact Address The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS TrustShrewsbury Business Park1 Douglas CourtShrewsburyShropshireSY2 6LGTelephone 01743 492402 #J-18808-Ljbffr