NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
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The Clinical Nurse Specialist Diabetes provides expert assessment, treatment, education and ongoing management for patients with diabetes and endocrine conditions across primary and secondary care settings. Working autonomously within a multidisciplinary team, the post holder manages a complex caseload, delivers specialist clinical interventions, and supports patients and carers through education and personalised care planning.
The role also involves providing specialist advice and training to healthcare professionals, contributing to service development, quality improvement, audit and research activities, and promoting best practice in diabetes care across the North Diabetes and Endocrine Service. The post holder acts as a key clinical resource, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care and supporting strategic developments in diabetes management both locally and nationally.
All other roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- Location based in Stobhill hospital
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Full-time position (36 hours per week)
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Fixed-term Contract for 1 year
Key responsibilities:
- To provide a specialised diabetes management, treatment and education service to patients referred within secondary and primary care.
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To provide a specialised endocrine service, this includes diagnostic testing and patient education.
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Act as a resource for expert advice and training for nursing staff, medical staff and other healthcare professionals.
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Contribute to strategic issues relating to Diabetes care locally and nationally.
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Carry out audit and research work in connection with all aspects of diabetes care.
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The post holder will work in conjunction with the referrer to provide specialist advice, undertaking skilled clinical intervention.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- First Level Registered Nurse with a post registration experience. Relevant experience working in diabetes, either clinic, ward or community and appropriate degree level qualification.
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As appropriate to area of clinical practice, successfully complete the agreed training pathway to develop CNS role.
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Ability to fulfil criteria outlined in the job description.
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Highly specialist knowledge across the range of Diabetes treatments, procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
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A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
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Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
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Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
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Enhanced pay for working public holidays
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NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
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Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:Kirsty Kane, SCN, On 0141 355 1078 or email [email protected]
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
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