Diabetes Specialist Nurse

The Royal Devon & Exeter Diabetes Nurse Team are looking to recruit an Diabetes Specialist Nurse to provide maternity cover in their team of highly enthusiastic and motivated professionals. Our service is dedicated to providing the highest quality Diabetes care to the population of Devon covered by our Eastern site.

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

Are you an experienced and enthusiastic Nurse interested in sampling an exciting career in the specialty of Diabetes? If so we have the right job for you.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing clinical expertise to our patient group. You will display excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with integrated care partners as a member of a team as well as autonomously, following a thorough induction period. You will strive to promote a culture where care is safe, timely and well-coordinated for patients with diabetes.

The role will primarily involve reviewing the care and management of patients with diabetes in both the inpatient and out patient settings. There will be the opportunity to support the care of patients in sub- specialities within the service e.g. insulin pump therapy and diabetes in pregnancy. You will be able to lead patient education groups as your knowledge improves, and once trained, you will participate in offering patient support via the on call service and My Care messaging daily.

There will be an initial period of comprehensive training with the Diabetes Specialist Nurses based in Exeter who will nurture your skill development according to established competencies.

We are keen to receive applications from individuals who may have some knowledge and experience in the disease area however consideration will be given to applicants who are motivated to learn and rise to a new challenge! This will be an exciting opportunity to expand your knowledge in our specialty. We encourage informal enquiries about the role by contacting the CNM Tina Sanders as below.

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Working Pattern:Tuesday-Friday 9-5

Interview Date:10/02/2026

For further information please contact:Tina Sanders - Clinical Nurse Manager & Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist - Diabetes on or t.sanders@nhs.net

This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.

This is a fixed term contract from 1st April 2026 - 1st April 2027. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
and
Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings,…