Diabetes Specialist Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team at University Hospital Crosshouse. This role involves providing comprehensive care and education to children and young people with diabetes, ensuring they and their families receive the support they need. The ideal candidate will be a First Level Registered Children’s Nurse with a passion for diabetes care and a commitment to ongoing professional development. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of young patients and their families in a caring and respectful environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Children's Nurse with expertise in diabetes nursing.
• Completion of a recognized post-registration diabetes module required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and education for children and families managing diabetes.
• Assess care needs and develop tailored care programs for patients.

Skills

Caring for patients with diabetes

Patient education and training

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Care assessment and program development

Education

First Level Registered Children’s Nurse (RSCN/RN Child)

Completion of a recognised post registration Diabetes module

First degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position

An opportunity has arisen for a Diabetes Specialist Nurse based at University Hospital Crosshouse.

What you will do:

As a Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse you will have a genuine interest in caring for patients with diabetes, providing support, education and training about childhood diabetes to children, young people, their families, carers, and others involved in the care of the child within Ayrshire and Arran.

The diabetes team care for approx. 240 children and young people with a diagnosis of diabetes.

You will work as part of the multidisciplinary diabetes service to deliver high quality nursing management for children and young people with diabetes within Ayrshire & Arran with specific responsibility for a defined caseload of children and young people with diabetes within the primary and secondary care settings in Ayrshire and Arran. You will be responsible for assessing care needs, developing programmes of care, implementing and evaluating them in partnership with the patients, families and wider team, both at diagnosis and on an ongoing basis.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

You will be a First Level Registered Children’s Nurse RSCN/RN Child with current knowledge and practice in children’s diabetes nursing.

Evidence of ongoing professional development, first degree or equivalent experience.

Completion of a recognised post registration Diabetes module.

Hours: 37 hours – Fixed Term until 01/02/2026

UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

Car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:

Dorothy Campbell – 01563 825148 [e-mail]

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