Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse (0.7 WTE, Fixed-Term)

University College London Hospitals; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking a Band 6 Children's Diabetes Specialist Nurse (0.7 WTE) for maternity cover. You will provide specialist care to children and young people with diabetes across inpatient and outpatient settings within a multidisciplinary team.

With a minimum of 2 years’ paediatric experience, you will deliver education to families, lead clinics, and support advanced insulin therapies, contributing to high-quality family-centred

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Child Branch.
• First level registration with NMC.
• Teaching/Assessment programme.
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant paediatric experience (Band 5+).
• Up-to-date knowledge in paediatric diabetes.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and autonomously.
• Willingness to teach parents and carers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day care for a caseload of children with diabetes, including pump/CGM users.
• Communicate effectively with children, families and carers for informed decisions.
• Provide nursing support in clinics and via telephone, including emergencies.
• Deliver diabetes education to children, families, carers and school staff.
• Contribute to service development and outcomes in paediatric diabetes.

Skills

Paediatric nursing

Autonomous working

Teaching & education

Education

NMC registered, Child Branch

Job description

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking a Band 6 Children's Diabetes Specialist Nurse (0.7 WTE) for maternity cover. You will provide specialist care to children and young people with diabetes across inpatient and outpatient settings within a multidisciplinary team.

With a minimum of 2 years’ paediatric experience, you will deliver education to families, lead clinics, and support advanced insulin therapies, contributing to high-quality family-centred