Diabetes Specialist Nurse

Spirit Health

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Spirit Health, we believe healthcare should feel human, joined-up and genuinely helpful. We work with NHS partners to deliver practical, clinically led services that make a real difference to people’s lives. We are looking for an experienced Diabetes Specialist Nurse who is an Independent Prescriber to join our growing clinical team. This role will support adults living with diabetes through a remote-first, structured support service. You will help patients understand their glucose patterns, build confidence in self-management, use technology safely and make informed decisions about their diabetes care. You will work within a supportive, consultant-led service alongside colleagues across Spirit Health, GP practices and wider NHS teams.

Requirements

Current NMC registration
Independent prescribing qualification
Strong diabetes experience, ideally as a Diabetes Specialist Nurse or in a diabetes-focused role in a community setting.
Confidence supporting people with Type 2 diabetes.
Experience with insulin management and diabetes medication optimisation.
Excellent communication skills, particularly when working remotely.
Sound clinical judgement and strong documentation standards.
A warm, patient-centred approach.

Responsibilities

Review glucose data and wider clinical information.
Provide clear, personalised diabetes education and advice.
Support safe medicines optimisation and prescribing within your scope of practice.
Identify and escalate clinical concerns appropriately.
Maintain accurate clinical records and communicate clearly with GP practices.
Contribute to a safe, compassionate and practical service for patients.