Diabetes Specialist Nurse - Maternity Cover

NHS; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Milton Keynes is seeking a skilled Diabetes Specialist Nurse for maternity cover. This role involves pre-conception triage, managing insulin pumps, and providing expert education. The ideal candidate will hold an RGN, a degree in Diabetes Care, and have experience in patient management. This full-time position offers competitive salary ranging from £47,810 to £54,710 pro rata.

Qualifications

• Experience as Band 6 or equivalent in diabetes care.
• Ability to provide education to patients and health professionals.
• Demonstrated leadership in nursing practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert care and advice to patients with diabetes.
• Lead in the development and delivery of education and training.
• Manage insulin pumps and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Excellent management of self and others

Teamworking

Excellent communication skills

Education

Registered General Nurse (RGN)

Degree or Diploma in Diabetes Care

Teaching Qualification

Job description

Overview

Diabetes Specialist Nurse - Maternity Cover

Department: Diabetes

Band 7 £47,810 - £54,710 per annum pro rata (will consider developmental B6). Hours 37.5 per week. MKUH roles considered for flexible working. Interview date: 24 October 2025.

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join our outpatient team, with a focus on antenatal care for patients with pre-existing Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. The role involves pre-conception triage and advice, working with patients and healthcare professionals to optimise care before and during pregnancy. The role also includes management of insulin pumps and cross-cover for the insulin pump service.

"We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute"

Details provided include posting date, band, salary, contract type (Fixed term, 12 months), working pattern (Full-time), and reference number.

Location: Milton Keynes; MK6 5LD.

Main duties and responsibilities

To provide expert care and advice to all patients with different types of Diabetes who attend the hospital as inpatients or outpatients. To reduce the impact of symptoms and improve the quality of care by optimising treatment and providing education and support for patients and their families and carers.

To take the lead in development and delivery of expert education and training in diabetes for other health professionals and stakeholders. To act independently and, when necessary, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive optimal care.

Education and professional practice

Identify ongoing training and educational needs of people with diabetes, their carers and families in relation to treatment and management of different types of diabetes and prevention of related complications. Provide specialist, expert education to patients, their families and to other health professionals and stakeholders.

Provide details refer to job description for further information.

About us

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a University Teaching Hospital, committed to advancing patient care through research and education. The hospital has a Good CQC rating and ongoing investment, with a range of services including radiotherapy, neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a Community Diagnostic Centre.

Further expansion includes Oak Wards and the Women and Children's Centre, opening by 2030.

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Details

Date posted: 07 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per year pro rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 430-MED25-330A

Job locations: Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

Job responsibilities

Main duties and responsibilities

Demonstrate professional leadership and management of the in-patient service. Take accountability for practice and, with the healthcare team, strive for high standards of practice.

Nurse/Patient relationships

Establish a relationship of trust with patients, carers and families. Demonstrate expertise in caring for complex patients with comorbid conditions and their families who require new skills to live with a chronic condition.

Management of patient ill health/illness status

Receive direct referrals from medical staff, nursing staff and patients. Review appropriateness of referrals. Act as an expert practitioner in managing the patient’s chronic condition, demonstrating advanced clinical skills and knowledge to professional staff and patients with diabetes.

Education

Identify ongoing training and educational needs of people with diabetes, carers and families. Provide specialist education to patients, families and other health professionals and stakeholders.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details.

Person specification

Qualifications and knowledge

• Registered General Nurse (RGN)
• Degree or Diploma in Diabetes Care
• Teaching Qualification
• Evidence of further education and experience in diabetes care

Desirable

• Independent Non-medical prescriber

Experience

• Essential: Band 6 or equivalent experience in relevant area; experience in developing and influencing changes in clinical practice; evidence of teaching
• Desirable: Audit awareness

Skills

• Excellent management of self and others; teamworking; ability to facilitate change; delegation; IT skills; ability to work in an MDT; leadership; risk management and clinical governance; teaching; autonomous working

Personal and people development

• Flexible and able to work on own initiative; motivated; good interpersonal skills; ability to provide staff training

Communication

• Proven excellent communication skills; adaptable communication to situation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires submission for Disclosure to the DBS to check for prior convictions.

UK registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For information see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Medicine Nurse Practitioners (Dept), Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD

Employer website: https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (opens in a new tab)