Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic registered Children's Nurse to work within the Nottingham Children's Diabetes team as a Band 6 Diabetes Specialist Nurse on a permanent basis.
Nottingham Children's Hospital looks after around 440 children and young people with diabetes. Approximately 70% of our patients are on insulin pumps, CGM or a variety of Hybrid Closed Loop Systems. We are nationally recognised and continue to achieve some of the best diabetes outcomes in the country.
Excellent team working, effective communication, being highly organised and motivated, in addition to previous experiences in caring for children and young people with diabetes is desirable. The post holder will have post registration experience, working with children in hospital, outpatients and/or community settings.
The new post holder will be trained and supported in learning about the complex technology used in CYP and Type 1 Diabetes to enable them to hold a caseload of patients and manage their care in a variety of settings, give emergency advise and contribute to training other healthcare professionals.
You will be hospital based with a responsibility to see children and young people in inpatient and outpatient setting, liaise with families at home and provide education to school and nurseries.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the summary below you need to familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.
You will be a clinical and professional role model with a passion for the delivery of high quality clinical care and the support and development of others. You will be an effective team player but also be able to plan and organise your own workload, possess excellent communication skills and an ability to teach families, schools and health professionals. You will work as part of dynamic and forward thinking multi-professional team, offering key opportunities to develop your career as a nurse specialist within this rapidly expanding speciality.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Details
Date posted
16 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
37,338 to 44,962 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
164-7212768
Job locations
Queens Medical Centre
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work as a specialist nurse on a permanent basis within an established multi-professional team.
You will be hospital based supporting inpatient care, providing education and support for families. You will also support multi-professional clinics as well as seeing patients independently in nurse clinics.
You will provide clinical advise and support to families and schools to try and prevent deterioration in illness and reduce hospital admissions. You will provide education and support to nursery and school staff to enable children and young people to return to their usual routines.
You will be involved with starting patients on new technologies and providing patients and families with ongoing education and support to reduce the risk of short and long-term complications. Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work as a specialist nurse on a permanent basis within an established multi-professional team.
You will be hospital based supporting inpatient care, providing education and support for families. You will also support multi-professional clinics as well as seeing patients independently in nurse clinics.
You will provide clinical advise and support to families and schools to try and prevent deterioration in illness and reduce hospital admissions. You will provide education and support to nursery and school staff to enable children and young people to return to their usual routines.
You will be involved with starting patients on new technologies and providing patients and families with ongoing education and support to reduce the risk of short and long-term complications.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential

• RC Child, RSCN
• NMC Registration

Desirable

• Accredited diabetes course or willingness to undertake

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people with diabetes
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of dealing with complex safeguarding situations

Communcation and Relationship Skills
Essential

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to demonstrate IT skills, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential

• Able to organise and prioritise a complex caseload

Other
Essential

• Hold a full UK driving license and have access to a car

Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential

• RC Child, RSCN
• NMC Registration

Desirable

• Accredited diabetes course or willingness to undertake

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people with diabetes
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of dealing with complex safeguarding situations

Communcation and Relationship Skills
Essential

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to demonstrate IT skills, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential

• Able to organise and prioritise a complex caseload

Other
Essential

• Hold a full UK driving license and have access to a car

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