# Paediatric Diabetes Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/paediatric-diabetes-nurse/73263103-4818-459b-86b7-893d01088421 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/paediatric-diabetes-nurse/73263103-4818-459b-86b7-893d01088421.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** William Harvey Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-14T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-07T13:00:29.479Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Kent/Ashford/East_Kent_Hospitals_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Paediatric_Diabetes/Paediatric_Diabetes-v8101841 - **Employer website:** https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Do you have an interest in, or passion for working with children and young people with diabetes? Do you have some experience in the management of paediatric diabetes and would like to develop your knowledge and skills further? An exciting opportunity has arisen within the East Kent Children’s diabetes team. We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated paediatric nurse who would like to develop professionally within the speciality of childhood and adolescent diabetes. With one of the largest services for children and young people with diabetes in the South East Coast and London network we can offer you a rewarding, flexible and supportive secondment working alongside experienced and specialist multidisciplinary staff within the children’s diabetes team, With the majority of clients having Type1 diabetes and approximately 90% currently using integrated insulin pump and sensor technology vast experience in the use of the latest diabetes related technologies is available. Here at East Kent Hospitals we value diversity in our workforce and as such encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you believe there may be any barriers to your consideration of this role we would encourage you to contact us for a further discussion. Informal enquiries and visits are welcome and encouraged. ### Main duties of the job To work within the Children’s Diabetes Team, providing expert nursing care, support and advice to children and young people following the diagnosis of diabetes. To work under the direction of the specialist nurses, supporting a caseload of patients across East Kent. To work in partnership with the children, young people and their families offering advice, emotional and practical support and liaising with other professionals. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’. If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Governance **Essential** - Understanding of data protection principles ### Qualifications **Essential** - Registered Nurse/Child branch - Completion of Preceptorship **Desirable** - Mentorship/ENB 998 ### Other Requirements **Essential** - Have means to travel in a timely way between the main hospital sites within East Kent **Desirable** - Possess a full driver licence and have access to a car that can be used for work purposes, subject to the provisions of the Equality Act (2010) ### Clinical/Experience **Essential** - Recent clinical experience within an acute Trust or Paediatric Community setting). - Delivery of evidence-based practice - Demonstrates child focused approach - Basic IT skills - Demonstrates an ability to teach staff, parents, patients and other professionals **Desirable** - Previous experience in paediatric diabetes grade 5/6 - Experience of caring for Children with diabetes - Evidence of on-going professional development - Evidence of facilitating learning in practice ### Personal attributes **Essential** - Aware of the Trust vision, mission and values - Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbally. The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. - Ability to develop working relationships with others Time management and personal organisation skills. ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 632.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10593740) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references.