Clinical Nurse Specialist - Paediatric Diabetes

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an experienced children’s nurse for a Clinical Nurse Specialist role in Paediatric Diabetes. The position involves working within a multidisciplinary team to offer outpatient and supportive care for children with diabetes. Candidates must have significant experience in this field and a commitment to patient-focused care. This role provides excellent professional development opportunities and reinforces the importance of equality and diversity within healthcare.

Benefits

Excellent professional development opportunities

Supportive multidisciplinary team environment

Qualifications

• Experience practicing at band 6 level or above.
• Ability to provide support and advice in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Visible commitment to equality and diversity in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Function as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Paediatric Diabetes.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide outpatient, psychotherapy, and psychology services.

Skills

Substantial experience of diabetes in children and young people

Patient- and staff-focused

Ability to work within a talent-driven team

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced children’s nurse with substantial experience of diabetes in children and young people, practicing at band 6 level or above. This role is a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Paediatric Diabetes, offering an opportunity to pursue a CNS role in this specialty.

About the Team

The Paediatric Diabetes team is a multidisciplinary service comprising consultant staffing, Diabetes Clinical Nurse Specialist support, Diabetes Dietitian support, Registered Nursing Associate, admin support, and input from the Child Psychiatry Team (CAPPLT). The service operates Monday to Friday and provides outpatient, psychotherapy, psychology, and ambulating services to all patients with diabetes, as well as support to local GP practices and schools. The service also works in tandem with other Diabetes teams in the North Central London area, providing out‑of‑hours telephone “on‑call” support on a rostered basis.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience of diabetes in children and young people.
• Practicing at band 6 level or above.
• Visible, patient‑ and staff‑focused and able to work within a talent‑driven team.

Benefits and Working Conditions

The role offers excellent professional development within a busy network of local hospitals and community services. NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust supports a full range of specialist services and a dedicated 0‑19 service for children and young people.

Equality and Diversity

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We are proud of our diversity and continue to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.