Job Description

Diabetes Nurse Specialist (DNS)

Location: Jersey

Contract Details

• Contract until 1st September
• 40.00 per hour (Negotiable) On Umbrella Company
• Relocation Assistance
• High likelihood of extension
• Competitive pay rate
• Return flight fares covered (both inbound and outbound travel)
• On-site accommodation available
• Full-time hours available

Job Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Diabetes Nurse Specialist (DNS) to join a dedicated healthcare team in Jersey. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled diabetes specialist to provide high-quality care and support to patients with Type 1, Type 2, gestational, and complex diabetes needs within community and outpatient settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist diabetes nursing care and clinical assessments.
• Provide education and support to patients, families, and carers regarding diabetes management.
• Initiate, review, and adjust diabetes treatment plans in line with clinical guidelines.
• Support patients using insulin therapies, insulin pumps, and continuous glucose monitoring systems.
• Promote self-management and healthy lifestyle interventions.
• Work collaboratively with consultants, GPs, dietitians, podiatrists, and other healthcare professionals.

Essential Requirements

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration.
• Significant experience working as a Diabetes Nurse Specialist.
• Experience managing patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
• Strong knowledge of insulin management and diabetes technologies.

Desirable Requirements

• Independent Prescriber qualification.
• Experience within community diabetes services.
• Experience using insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring systems.
• Relevant diabetes-related postgraduate qualification.

Benefits

• On-site accommodation available
• Some part of accomodation will be paid by us
• Return flights fully covered
• Opportunity for contract extension beyond 1st September
• Supportive multidisciplinary working environment
• Immediate start available