Job overview
An exciting opportunity has become available for a highly motivated paediatric nurse to develop their career within the area of childhood and adolescent diabetes.
The role involves supporting the team to provide care and education in the acute and community setting for children young people 0-19 years and their families diagnosed with diabetes. This care pathway starts from admission and diagnosis, to supporting on going care in the home, schools and nurseries.
The post holder will be an integral member of the paediatric diabetes specialist team, supporting the team to provide care, treatment and education to children young people and their families in the management of diabetes.
You will be part of the transformation in diabetes care and will gain vast experience supporting the team in offering the latest advancing technologies with integrated insulin pump and sensor technology, which a high proportion of the caseload are using.
Working within a small specialist team and as part of the North East and North Cumbria CYP diabetes Network provides an opportunity for close interdisciplinary working relationships as well as building a professional relationship with CYP and their families working within a defined caseload.
The team are on an exciting quality improvement journey and can offer you a rewarding and professional developmental experience in our team for the term of this post.
A 1yr secondment may be considered.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the paediatric diabetes team, you will be responsible for the delivery of high quality and holistic evidence-based care to children, young people and their families following a diagnosis of diabetes.
To work under the direction of the specialist nurses, supporting a caseload across North Cumbria, based at the Cumberland Infirmary
To be involved in supporting the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of outpatient clinic appointments, working with allied medical staff, dietitians, psychologist and the team administrator.
Supporting follow-up nurse clinics and being involved in the provision of a nurse led integrated insulin pump and glucose monitoring service using the latest diabetes technologies.
To work in partnership with children, young people and their families offering support, emotional and practical support and liaising with other professionals.
To support the children’s diabetes team in achieving all elements of the Best Practice Tariff criteria (BPT) and National Paediatric Diabetes Audit (NPDA) requirements.
Attendance at the North East and North Cumbria specialist nurse meetings and education days which involves travel to the North East
A comprehensive understanding of safeguarding procedures is required.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
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Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience with registration in acute paediatric nursing at Band 5 or above.
- Experience of provision of training/education to a range of staff and patients.
- Knowledge and understanding of child protection issues and procedures
- Well-developed, multi-professional working skills.
- Experience of needs assessment/care planning.
- Experience in managing paediatric diabetes in an acute setting or relevant experience.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a relevant area of practice e.g. attending paediatric diabetes clinics
- Knowledge of insulin delivery and glucose monitoring systems
- Experience working in an acute and community setting.
- Experience managing a caseload
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse (RSCN RN Child).
- Up to date Registration with the NMC.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development, first degree or equivalent experience.
- Children and Young people’s diabetes care module- Level 6/7dgeree level module or willingness to undertake specialist courses/training relevant to practice in diabetes for children and young people to support learning in the role.
Desirable
- Experience or relevant degree level study in a specialist community nursing qualification
- Extended and supplementary Independent Non-Medical Prescribing.
Other requirements
Essential
- Act in ways that support equality and value diversity.
- Alignment to trust values and core behaviours
- The post holder will be required to work across the Trust at any time throughout the duration of the contract, which will entail travel and working across two hospital sites when required.
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Excellent communication skills. Ability to communicate with a range of people including staff, other professional and parents/carers.
- Ability to recognise and address barriers to effective communication
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Good IT skills and management of Edexcel spreadsheets /Powerpoint and Microsoft Word.
- Ability to prioritise caseload management and work independently and as a member of a team.
- Effective listening and counselling skills
Desirable
- Ability to use complex database systems required in the post
- Evidence of research or audit skills
Personal circumstances
Essential
- Car Driver/owner essential.
- Self-Motivated and ability to recognise own need for support and supervision
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This advert is for Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse with North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust in Carlisle, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum Pro Rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Jul 2026.
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