Paediatric Diabetes Staff Nurse

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Gorleston-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Gorleston-on-Sea is seeking a Paediatric Diabetes Staff Nurse to deliver high-quality care for children with diabetes. The role involves supporting and educating families, coordinating care across various settings, and working with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have a background in pediatric nursing with relevant qualifications. Competitive salary ranging from £31,049 to £37,796 per annum, pro rata.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within an acute healthcare setting.
• Knowledge and experience of children's mental health and well-being.
• Experience of working within a community setting.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate a clinical caseload as directed by the Lead Paediatrician.
• Educate diabetic children and their families in managing diabetes.
• Participate in nurse-led Paediatric diabetes clinic.

Skills

Basic IT skills

Experience of working with SEND CYP's & their families

Education

RSCN/RN or equivalent

Degree level qualification or relevant experience

Relevant to role courses

Job description

Paediatric Diabetes Staff Nurse

The closing date is 04 December 2025

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and compassionate Registered Children’s Nurse to join our Paediatric Diabetes Team. The post offers development from Band 5 to Band 6 following demonstration of competency, experience, and relevant professional development or qualifications.

As part of a dedicated and supportive multidisciplinary team (MDT), the post holder will play a key role in delivering high-quality, family‑centred care to children and young people living with diabetes. Working across outpatient clinics, community settings, and schools, the successful candidate will provide education, support, and practical guidance to help children and families manage diabetes safely and confidently in their daily lives.

The role involves working closely with paediatricians, dietitians, psychologists, and specialist nurses to ensure continuity of care and to promote best practice in diabetes management. The post holder will contribute to ongoing service development, audit, and education, and will be encouraged to develop their knowledge and skills in line with the national Paediatric Diabetes Best Practice Tariff.

This position is ideal for a nurse who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people, keen to develop specialist skills in paediatric diabetes, and eager to progress within a supportive and experienced team.

Main duties of the job

Support the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care to children and young people with diabetes, in both outpatient and community settings.

Provide education and practical guidance to children, families, and schools on diabetes management, including insulin administration, glucose monitoring, diet, and lifestyle.

Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team (MDT) -- including paediatricians, dietitians, psychologists, and other specialist nurses -- to ensure coordinated, holistic care.

Participate in diabetes clinics, home and school visits, and telephone or virtual consultations to support families in achieving optimal diabetes control.

Promote self‑management and independence for children and young people in line with developmental stages and individual needs.

Contribute to the collection of data and audit activity to support service development and compliance with the National Paediatric Diabetes Audit and Best Practice Tariff.

Engage in ongoing professional development, including attendance at relevant study days and completion of further qualifications where appropriate, to progress towards a Band 6 Specialist Nurse role.

Provide support, guidance, and education to colleagues and students to promote awareness and understanding of paediatric diabetes across the wider paediatric service.

Participate in the on‑call or emergency advice rota (if applicable) following appropriate training and competency assessment.

About us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Job responsibilities

To co‑ordinate a clinical caseload as directed by the Lead Paediatrician. Able to work autonomously and be accountable for own actions in order to assist children/young people and their families to maintain their independence including regulation of insulin therapy. To educate diabetic children, young people and their families/carer in the principles of diabetic management including insulin delivery systems, oral therapies and dose adjustment. To be aware of BPT income associated with specialist nurse services and the need to maintain this income stream. To manage resources associated with the best practice tariff for paediatric diabetes care. To undertake a comprehensive clinical assessment of children and young people using an appropriate model and level of clinical judgment. To maintain accurate and appropriate standards of documentation. To actively participate in the collection and collation of data for audit and research. To participate in nurse‑led Paediatric diabetes clinic. To participate in the delivery of education/training to schools including care planning for pupils with diabetes. To participate in education/teaching programs to meet needs of own staff groups. To support & facilitate the smooth transition from paediatric to adult services.

Person Specification

Edcuation and Qualifications

• RSCN/RN or equivalent
• Degree level qualification or relevant experience
• Relevant to role courses

Knowledge and experience

• Previous experience working within an acute healthcare setting
• Knowledge and experience of CYP's mental health and well‑being
• Experience of working within a community setting

Skills and knowledge

• Basic IT skills
• Experience of working with SEND CYP's & their families

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.

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata