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Degree in Paediatric Nursing, Specialist Practitioner degree or equivalent.
Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease read the job description to gain a fuller understanding of this role.
You would be joining a team of experienced and forward-thinking
Specialist Diabetes Nurses, Consultant Paediatricians with a specialist interest in Diabetes , Specialist Dietitians, psychologist
and Administrative staff alongside working within a large supportive Children's MDT.
Our Specialised Nursing Team provides specialist advice and guidance to staff working across many areas in and out of hospital to ensure that Children and Young People (CYP) can remain out of hospital, where clinically possible. This covers a busy general paediatric department that includes inpatients, outpatients, MDT clinics, group education sessions and can encompass community visits to the CYP's home and school. We are well established within the children's and young people's division in the Hospital and work closely with all members of the MDT.
We are committed to the continuing professional development of our team and will provide you with learning and development opportunities as part of your role. We are devoted to your wellbeing, with a number of Trust initiatives available to support staff.
Duties will include, but not be limited to:
- To provide specialist diabetes advice, support and education for the child/young person 0-19years, and their families/carers upon diagnosis.
- Provide ongoing care and establish professional trusting relationships with individual patients, families/carers. Support the child/young person and family with their ongoing management of diabetes, within both hospital and community settings.
- Support during planned transition to adult services.
- Have an active role in the delivery of structured education to schools, nurseries and other agencies.
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential criteria
- RN8 or RNC Children's Nursing Posts
- Degree in Paediatric Nursing, Specialist Practitioner degree or equivalent
- Relevant courses/qualification in relation to care of child/young person with diabetes
- Experience of working as a paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse
- Community Nursing Experience
Desirable criteria
- Non- medical prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake.
- NMC recognised Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive experience of care for the child/young person with diabetes
- Knowledge of treatment options for child with diabetes.
- Awareness of changes within Nursing practice
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of ethical issues
- Knowledge of Leadership and Management
- Research and Development
- Experience of mentorship and ability to identify learning and development needs
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, neurodiversity or veteran status are encouraged to apply for this post. Our Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available Here
To support you in your application process we've created a What we can offer you guide that shows what you can expect when you join our hospitals. The guide includes links to our strategic aims and objectives as well as our values, development support and rewards and benefits. To help you get the best from your application we've also put together two guides to help you make your application the best it can be. Just click here and here to go through them, or have them open as you complete your application.
We recognise that the recruitment process may present barriers for some and you may need personal adjustments to enable you to participate in our recruitment process. Please make contact with the recruitment team at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable your application for this post.
We are reminded everyday of how important life is, so as part of our Working Smarter pledge we offer a variety of flexible working options and wellbeing support to enable our people to find and maintain the right work-life balance.
If you are applying for a secondment role please ensure you have agreement from your current line manager prior to attending an interview. Also please ensure you have read the LTHTR Secondment Policy. A copy of this can be found on the intranet or by contacting
Please note a young person must be in part-time education or training until they're 18. therefore if you are under 18 we are unable to employ you on a full time basis, unless it is in an apprenticeship role.
If the role you've applied for requires a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check we will administer this on your behalf and the cost will be recovered from your salary, either as a one-off payment, or over 3 months. The level of check required depends on the role that you have been offered. Currently the charges are - Basic DBS check £22, Standard DBS check £22 and Enhanced DBS check £42. You should be aware that if you are successful in obtaining a position that requires a DBS check but later withdraw your application, you may be required to reimburse the cost of the DBS check. DBS checks remain free of charge for volunteer positions. The DBS Code of Practice can be accessed here.
In line with guidance from United Kingdom Health Security Agency, all staff and volunteers are required to comply with Trust Infection Prevention and Control processes in relation to safe working. This includes mask wearing and adherence to social distancing at all Trust sites.
NO UNSOLICITED ADVERTISING COMPANY APPROACHES
For more information about the Trust take a look at our Application Guide or visit our website www.jobsincare.com/job/jvPS2jeJW You can also keep up to date with us on Facebook, Twitter, Linked In and Instagram.
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
- Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse (PDF, 696.3KB)
- Creating your best application (PDF, 6.1MB)
- What we can offer you (PDF, 6.7MB)
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the job description to gain a fuller understanding of this role.
You would be joining a team of experienced and forward-thinking
Specialist Diabetes Nurses, Consultant Paediatricians with a specialist interest in Diabetes , Specialist Dietitians, psychologist
and Administrative staff alongside working within a large supportive Children's MDT.
Our Specialised Nursing Team provides specialist advice and guidance to staff working across many areas in and out of hospital to ensure that Children and Young People (CYP) can remain out of hospital, where clinically possible. This covers a busy general paediatric department that includes inpatients, outpatients, MDT clinics, group education sessions and can encompass community visits to the CYP's home and school. We are well established within the children's and young people's division in the Hospital and work closely with all members of the MDT.
We are committed to the continuing professional development of our team and will provide you with learning and development opportunities as part of your role. We are devoted to your wellbeing, with a number of Trust initiatives available to support staff.
Duties will include, but not be limited to:
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, neurodiversity or veteran status are encouraged to apply for this post. Our Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available Here
To support you in your application process we've created a What we can offer you guide that shows what you can expect when you join our hospitals. The guide includes links to our strategic aims and objectives as well as our values, development support and rewards and benefits. To help you get the best from your application we've also put together two guides to help you make your application the best it can be. Just click here and here to go through them, or have them open as you complete your application.
We recognise that the recruitment process may present barriers for some and you may need personal adjustments to enable you to participate in our recruitment process. Please make contact with the recruitment team at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable your application for this post.
We are reminded everyday of how important life is, so as part of our Working Smarter pledge we offer a variety of flexible working options and wellbeing support to enable our people to find and maintain the right work-life balance.
If you are applying for a secondment role please ensure you have agreement from your current line manager prior to attending an interview. Also please ensure you have read the LTHTR Secondment Policy. A copy of this can be found on the intranet or by contacting
Please note a young person must be in part-time education or training until they're 18. therefore if you are under 18 we are unable to employ you on a full time basis, unless it is in an apprenticeship role.
If the role you've applied for requires a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check we will administer this on your behalf and the cost will be recovered from your salary, either as a one-off payment, or over 3 months. The level of check required depends on the role that you have been offered. Currently the charges are - Basic DBS check £22, Standard DBS check £22 and Enhanced DBS check £42. You should be aware that if you are successful in obtaining a position that requires a DBS check but later withdraw your application, you may be required to reimburse the cost of the DBS check. DBS checks remain free of charge for volunteer positions. The DBS Code of Practice can be accessed here.
In line with guidance from United Kingdom Health Security Agency, all staff and volunteers are required to comply with Trust Infection Prevention and Control processes in relation to safe working. This includes mask wearing and adherence to social distancing at all Trust sites.
NO UNSOLICITED ADVERTISING COMPANY APPROACHES
For more information about the Trust take a look at our Application Guide or visit our website www.jobsincare.com/job/jvPS2jeJW You can also keep up to date with us on Facebook, Twitter, Linked In and Instagram.
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Please read the job description to gain a fuller understanding of this role.
You would be joining a team of experienced and forward-thinking
Specialist Diabetes Nurses, Consultant Paediatricians with a specialist interest in Diabetes , Specialist Dietitians, psychologist
and Administrative staff alongside working within a large supportive Children's MDT.
Our Specialised Nursing Team provides specialist advice and guidance to staff working across many areas in and out of hospital to ensure that Children and Young People (CYP) can remain out of hospital, where clinically possible. This covers a busy general paediatric department that includes inpatients, outpatients, MDT clinics, group education sessions and can encompass community visits to the CYP's home and school. We are well established within the children's and young people's division in the Hospital and work closely with all members of the MDT.
We are committed to the continuing professional development of our team and will provide you with learning and development opportunities as part of your role. We are devoted to your wellbeing, with a number of Trust initiatives available to support staff.
Duties will include, but not be limited to:
- To provide specialist diabetes advice, support and education for the child/young person 0-19years, and their families/carers upon diagnosis.
- Provide ongoing care and establish professional trusting relationships with individual patients, families/carers. Support the child/young person and family with their ongoing management of diabetes, within both hospital and community settings.
- Support during planned transition to adult services.
- Have an active role in the delivery of structured education to schools, nurseries and other agencies.
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential criteria
- RN8 or RNC Children's Nursing Posts
- Degree in Paediatric Nursing, Specialist Practitioner degree or equivalent
- Relevant courses/qualification in relation to care of child/young person with diabetes
- Experience of working as a paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse
- Community Nursing Experience
Desirable criteria
- Non- medical prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake.
- NMC recognised Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive experience of care for the child/young person with diabetes
- Knowledge of treatment options for child with diabetes.
- Awareness of changes within Nursing practice
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of ethical issues
- Knowledge of Leadership and Management
- Research and Development
- Experience of mentorship and ability to identify learning and development needs
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, neurodiversity or veteran status are encouraged to apply for this post. Our Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available Here
To support you in your application process we've created a What we can offer you guide that shows what you can expect when you join our hospitals. The guide includes links to our strategic aims and objectives as well as our values, development support and rewards and benefits. To help you get the best from your application we've also put together two guides to help you make your application the best it can be. Just click here and here to go through them, or have them open as you complete your application.
We recognise that the recruitment process may present barriers for some and you may need personal adjustments to enable you to participate in our recruitment process. Please make contact with the recruitment team at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable your application for this post.
We are reminded everyday of how important life is, so as part of our Working Smarter pledge we offer a variety of flexible working options and wellbeing support to enable our people to find and maintain the right work-life balance.
If you are applying for a secondment role please ensure you have agreement from your current line manager prior to attending an interview. Also please ensure you have read the LTHTR Secondment Policy. A copy of this can be found on the intranet or by contacting
Please note a young person must be in part-time education or training until they're 18. therefore if you are under 18 we are unable to employ you on a full time basis, unless it is in an apprenticeship role.
If the role you've applied for requires a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check we will administer this on your behalf and the cost will be recovered from your salary, either as a one-off payment, or over 3 months. The level of check required depends on the role that you have been offered. Currently the charges are - Basic DBS check £22, Standard DBS check £22 and Enhanced DBS check £42. You should be aware that if you are successful in obtaining a position that requires a DBS check but later withdraw your application, you may be required to reimburse the cost of the DBS check. DBS checks remain free of charge for volunteer positions. The DBS Code of Practice can be accessed here.
In line with guidance from United Kingdom Health Security Agency, all staff and volunteers are required to comply with Trust Infection Prevention and Control processes in relation to safe working. This includes mask wearing and adherence to social distancing at all Trust sites.
NO UNSOLICITED ADVERTISING COMPANY APPROACHES
For more information about the Trust take a look at our Application Guide or visit our website www.jobsincare.com/job/jvPS2jeJW You can also keep up to date with us on Facebook, Twitter, Linked In and Instagram.
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
- Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse (PDF, 696.3KB)
- Creating your best application (PDF, 6.1MB)
- What we can offer you (PDF, 6.7MB)
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