Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse

NHS; Dartford; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Join the NHS as a Registered Children's Nurse in Dartford, specializing in diabetes care for young patients. Your role will involve providing high-quality nursing services to those aged 16-19, working as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team. The position requires previous pediatric experience, a commitment to flexible working hours, and a passion for improving patient care.

Benefits

Continuous professional development opportunities

Inclusive and diverse work culture

Qualifications

• Significant paediatric nursing experience in an acute setting.
• Experience working with CYP with diabetes in acute/community settings.
• Specialist knowledge related to diabetes.

Responsibilities

• Provide service to young patients aged 16-19 years with diabetes.
• Work within paediatric and adult outpatient settings.
• Participate in on-call services during weekends.

Skills

Good communication

Ability to prioritise

Ability to work as part of a team

Teaching skills

Specialist knowledge in diabetes

Education

Registration on the NMC register as a Children's Nurse

Diploma or degree in relevant subject

ENB 998 or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLE WILL NOT BE SPONSORED. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK independently, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

We are seeking a dynamic and committed Registered Children's Nurse with a special interest in children and young peoplesdiabetes to join our current Transition Diabetes team . This role would be to support our Diabetes Transition Service for our young patients aged 16-19yrs with both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.

The CYP Diabetes service is for children and young people up to 16 years of age, with our transition service supporting up to 19 years. This role is for the band 7 Transition diabetes specialist nurse. This role will be to work alongside the Transition band 6 Nurse and the MDT. Although this role is primarily for the Transition Diabetes service, there will be some requirement to cross cover and work together with the Paediatrics diabetes services and MDT to provide a first class service to children, young people and their families.

You will need to be flexible in your approach to work and in the hours that you may be required to work, in the clinics and community in order that we can provide a service to children and their families. The Paediatric Diabetes team currently provide an on call service at the weekend, which you will be expected to take part in.

Main duties of the job

We currently have approximately 70 patients aged 16-19yrs with diabetes who we provide a service to, with approximately 35 receiving insulin pump therapy. You will work within the paediatric and adult outpatient setting, inpatient ward setting and also in the community to provide a high quality service to young people with diabetes and their families.

You will have post registered experience of working with children and young people with diabetes in a hospital or outpatient setting, and be interested in developing your skills and role further.

You will need to be flexible in your approach to work and in the hours that you may be required to work in the clinic and community in order that we can provide a service to children, young people and their families. The CYP Diabetes team currently provide an on call service at the weekend, which you will be expected to take part in.

Advert is for 22.5 hours per week

For further information regarding this post please contact Sue Dawe (Diabetes Transition Lead Nurse) or Craig Ticehurst (Paediatric Diabetes Lead Nurse) on 01322 428473 Informal visits are encouraged.

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Details Date posted

26 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,270 to £54,931 a year incl Fringe HCAS per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

252-7219129

Job locations

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

Job description Job responsibilities

You will have substantial post registered experience of working with children and young people with diabetes, and be interested in developing your skills and role further as a Band 7 Specialist Nurse.

General responsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesManagerial responsibilitiesProfessional responsibilitiesEducation and development responsibilities

For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.

Job description Job responsibilities

You will have substantial post registered experience of working with children and young people with diabetes, and be interested in developing your skills and role further as a Band 7 Specialist Nurse.

General responsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesManagerial responsibilitiesProfessional responsibilitiesEducation and development responsibilities

For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.

Person Specification Knowledge and Skills Essential

• Good communicator both written and verbally
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• In depth knowledge of child protection
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own
• Ability to lead and manage a team
• Teaching skills
• Specialist knowledge in relation to area of specialist practice and interest
• Knowledge of transition, and how to support CYP through to adult services

Experience Essential

• Significant paediatric nursing experience in an acute paediatric setting
• Substantial experience of working with CYP with diabetes in an acute or community setting
• Specialist knowledge in relation to diabetes
• Experience working with patients who are transitioning to adult services

Desirable

• Experience of other care settings
• Previous Band 7 experience
• Management experience

Education and Training Essential

• Registration on the NMC register as a Children's Nurse
• Diploma or degree in relevant subject, or working towards one
• ENB 998 or equivalent
• Committed to personal professional development

Desirable

• Second degree or diploma
• Child protection qualification
• Management qualification
• Evidence of further study in relation to diabetes
• Additional areas of specialist knowledge
• Community qualification
• Cannulation /phlebotomy skills

Person Specification Knowledge and Skills Essential

• Good communicator both written and verbally
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• In depth knowledge of child protection
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own
• Ability to lead and manage a team
• Teaching skills
• Specialist knowledge in relation to area of specialist practice and interest
• Knowledge of transition, and how to support CYP through to adult services

Experience Essential

• Significant paediatric nursing experience in an acute paediatric setting
• Substantial experience of working with CYP with diabetes in an acute or community setting
• Specialist knowledge in relation to diabetes
• Experience working with patients who are transitioning to adult services

Desirable

• Experience of other care settings
• Previous Band 7 experience
• Management experience

Education and Training Essential

• Registration on the NMC register as a Children's Nurse
• Diploma or degree in relevant subject, or working towards one
• ENB 998 or equivalent
• Committed to personal professional development

Desirable

• Second degree or diploma
• Child protection qualification
• Management qualification
• Evidence of further study in relation to diabetes
• Additional areas of specialist knowledge
• Community qualification
• Cannulation /phlebotomy skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)