Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse

The Diabetes Times; Ashford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a passionate paediatric nurse to join their dedicated team. This rewarding role focuses on providing expert care and support to children and young people with diabetes, fostering long-term relationships with patients and their families. With opportunities for specialist training and career progression, you’ll be part of a supportive environment that values diversity and encourages personal growth. If you have a strong background in paediatric nursing and a desire to make a difference in the lives of young patients, this position offers an exciting chance to advance your career in a meaningful way.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing paediatric diabetes and working with children.
• Willingness to develop skills in diabetes-related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert nursing care and support to children with diabetes.
• Partner with families to offer emotional and practical support.

Skills

Paediatric Nursing

Diabetes Management

Patient Support

Communication Skills

Education

Nursing Degree

Specialist Diabetes Training

Job description

Job summary

Do you have an interest in, or passion for working with children and young people with diabetes? Do you have previous experience in the management of paediatric diabetes that you would like to develop and share within a new team?

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated paediatric nurse who wishes to further develop their career in childhood and adolescent diabetes. Opportunities for specialist training and career progression into a clinical specialist role are available within our service.

Our service is among the largest for children and young people with diabetes in the South East Coast and London network. We offer a rewarding, flexible, and supportive role, fostering long-term professional relationships with CYP and their families. We are on an exciting improvement journey and can provide a rewarding and supported environment within our care group.

Most of our clients have Type 1 diabetes, with over 85% currently using integrated insulin pump and sensor technology. We have extensive experience in the latest diabetes-related technologies.

At East Kent Hospitals, we value diversity in our workforce and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you believe there are barriers to your consideration for this role, we encourage you to contact us for a discussion. Informal enquiries and visits are welcome and encouraged.

Main duties of the job

1. Work within the Children’s Diabetes Team, providing expert nursing care, support, and advice to children and young people following a diabetes diagnosis.
2. Support a caseload of patients across East Kent under the guidance of specialist nurses.
3. Partner with children, young people, and their families to offer advice, emotional and practical support, and liaise with other professionals.
4. Participate in the Out of Hours telephone on-call service for children, young people, and their families to ensure access to specialist diabetes advice (pro-rata).