Job summary
- Main area
- Diabetes
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 848-BHC-234-26
- Employer
- Bromley Healthcare
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Beckenham Beacon
- Town
- Beckenham/Bromley
- Salary
- £55,524 - £62,652 Inclusive of Hcas pro rata per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Diabetes Specialist Nurse/project Lead
NHS AfC: Band 7
Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.
Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.
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Job overview
Diabetes Specialist Nurse/Project Lead
Band 7 £55,524 - £62,652 Inclusive of Hcas
Full time house 37.5/week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Diabetes Specialist Nurse and Independent Prescriber to join our forward-thinking Community Diabetes Team. This unique role combines advanced clinical practice with leadership of an innovative Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) and insulin optimisation programme, supporting people living with diabetes to improve glycaemic control, increase independence and enhance their quality of life. Working collaboratively across primary, community and secondary care, the successful candidate will play a key role in driving service innovation, improving patient outcomes and shaping the future delivery of integrated diabetes care across Bromley.
Proposed interview date 14th September 2026
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of duties and responsibilities related to this job role.
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The post holder will work collaboratively with the Diabetes Service Lead, the wider Community Diabetes Team and multidisciplinary colleagues across Bromley Healthcare and partner organisations to deliver high-quality, evidence-based diabetes care and lead service improvement initiatives. The post holder will provide expert clinical leadership, specialist diabetes management and education for people living with diabetes, their carers and healthcare professionals. As an independent practitioner and non-medical prescriber, they will undertake comprehensive assessment, initiating, adjusting and optimising diabetes therapies within scope of practice and in accordance with local and national guidance. The role comprises two key functions:
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Working for our organisation
Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details relating to this job role of Diabetes Specialist Nurse/project Lead.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Diploma/degree in nursing or equivalent experience
- Post registration Diabetes Qualification.
- V300 Nurse Prescriber
Desirable criteria
- MSc in relevant topic
- DAFNE qualification
- DESMOND/X-Pert or similar qualification
Professional Registration
Essential criteria
- NMC Registration
Specific Skills
Essential criteria
- Up to date knowledge of current NHS Agenda.
- Excellent knowledge of diabetes and its management.
- Excellent patient management and assessment skills.
- Report writing skills.
- Teaching skills – ability to give presentations/group sessions
Desirable criteria
- Experience of writing policies and procedures
- Experience of clinical audit
Experience
Essential criteria
- Substantial post registration to include specialist diabetes experience.
- Experience in developing and/or delivering teaching programmes.
- Significant previous experience as a Diabetes Nurse
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in community, primary care settings.
Information Technology
Essential criteria
- Computer literate, confident in word and e-mail.
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Holly Roche
- Job title
- Diabetes Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
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