Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our established 33-bedded Diabetes & Endocrinology ward at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.

We are a specialist medical ward delivering high-quality care to patients with complex diabetes and endocrine conditions alongside acute medical co-morbidities. Our patient group includes individuals requiring management of DKA, insulin pump therapy, variable rate insulin infusions, complex medication optimisation and structured patient education to support safe discharge.

This is a dynamic and rewarding clinical environment that will strengthen your acute assessment skills, medicines management competence and confidence in complex case management.

About Our Team

Our ward is recognised for its strong team culture, visible leadership and commitment to professional development. Originally developed to support winter escalation pressures, the service has evolved into a stable, high-performing specialist ward with excellent staff engagement and retention.

We foster an open, honest and supportive culture where:

• Psychological safety is prioritised
• Distributed leadership is encouraged
• Learning from incidents drives improvement
• Staff are supported to progress into senior and specialist roles

We work closely with Diabetes Specialist Nurses, Endocrinology Consultants, Dietitians, Pharmacists, Allied Health Professionals and community services to ensure safe, coordinated and patient-centred care.

Main duties of the job

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Develop specialist knowledge in diabetes and endocrine medicine
• Strengthen acute medical nursing skills within a supportive environment
• Build confidence in insulin management and medicines optimisation
• Contribute to patient education and self-management initiatives
• Participate in quality improvement and governance activities
• Progress within a ward that actively supports career development

Newly qualified nurses are welcome and will receive structured preceptorship support. Experienced nurses will find opportunity for further clinical development and leadership growth.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse who:

• Demonstrates strong clinical judgement and accountability
• Values teamwork and professional integrity
• Is committed to delivering high standards of patient care
• Wishes to develop expertise within a specialist medical field
• Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

You must hold current UK NMC registration at the point of interview.

Why Join Us?

Joining Diabetes & Endocrinology at West Suffolk means becoming part of a stable, forward-thinking team where staff wellbeing, professional growth and safe patient care are prioritised equally.

If you are looking for a ward where you can develop clinically, feel supported professionally and contribute meaningfully to specialist patient care, we would love to hear from you.

Working for our organisation

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyone's voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?