Paediatric Diabetes Nurse Specialist

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust; Dartford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is seeking a Registered Children's Nurse with a special interest in diabetes to join the paediatric diabetes service for 0–16-year-olds. You will work across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings to deliver high-quality, family-centred care and support children and their families.

The post requires flexibility, collaboration with the MDT, and commitment to continuous improvement in paediatric diabetes services.

Qualifications

• Registered paediatric nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience delivering diabetes care to children and young people.
• Willing to work flexibly including community and clinic visits.
• Experience in hospital or outpatient paediatric settings.
• Commitment to patient- and family-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs of babies, children and adolescents with diabetes.
• Develop and evaluate nursing care programmes for diabetes patients.
• Manage a defined caseload under supervision of Band 7 Paediatric Diabetes Nurse Specialists.
• Collaborate with children, young people and families to support care plans.
• Lead in maintaining nursing care standards and documentation within inpatient/outpatient settings.

Skills

Pediatric diabetes care

NMC Registered Nurse

Leadership

Communication

Digital literacy

Community nursing

Driving licence

Education

NMC Registration

Diploma/Degree in Nursing

ENB 998 or equivalent

Practice Supervisor

CPD evidence

Second degree or diploma

Job description

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is seeking a Registered Children's Nurse with a special interest in diabetes to join the paediatric diabetes service for 0–16-year-olds. You will work across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings to deliver high-quality, family-centred care and support children and their families.

The post requires flexibility, collaboration with the MDT, and commitment to continuous improvement in paediatric diabetes services.