Paediatric Diabetes Nurse

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Paediatric Diabetes Nurse

Job summary
To support the PDSN and Paedaitric Diabetes service with the care, assessment and prompt treatment of children and young people (CYP) presenting to Bedford Hospital NHS Foundation Trust with Diabetes related conditions. To manage care provision within the hospital and community setting, and promote admission avoidance, timely discharge and ensure that care provision is in line with evidence based guidelines. The main responsibilities of the role will be related to the management of young patients with Diabetes with an emphasis on initiating treatment and maintaining high standards of clinical excellence. This will be achieved by active caseload management skills, self-development and motivation in addition to guiding and supporting ward staff. The post holder will work with the Diabetes Team in collaboration with the current PDSN and Consultant(s) with an interest in Diabetes. The post holder will also work under the supervision and guidance of the PDSN's, the Matron for Paediatrics and Head Nurse for Children's Services, as well acting as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, within the paediatric diabetes service setting.

Main duties of the job

• Work with the Paediatric Diabetes MDT to support the planning, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of complex care using enhanced clinical assessments, diagnostics, and interventions.
• Take part in outpatient diabetes management clinics under the supervision of the PDSN', to assess patients and provide appropriate management plans.
• Attend the acute ward support the ward teams with the admission of patients with T1D
• To work within the Team to support the diabetes technologies service, keeping up with new developments and technologies through liaison with company representatives and peers.
• Appropriately respond to daily exposure to hazardous materials such as blood and body fluids and a working environment in which the work pattern is frequently unpredictable.
• To engage with pathways of transition to adult services for all young people in the service.
• Develop, implement and regularly review individual management plans

About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job

Details
Date posted: 20 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 418-NUR6823-MR
Job locations: Bedfordshire Hospitasl NHS Trust, Kempston Road, Bedford, MK42 9DJ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Be an accountable professional acting in the best interests of people, putting them first and providing complex clinical care that is evidence-based, person-centred, safe and compassionate
• Use existing knowledge and expertise and enhanced levels of clinical judgement to independently undertake complex and holistic assessments
• Work with the Paediatric Diabetes MDT to support the planning, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of complex care using enhanced clinical assessments, diagnostics, and interventions.
• Act as an expert resource within their own organisation and for external agencies.
• Promote and encourage innovative clinical practice to support a culture of excellence within the wider health and care team.
• Participate in resource management, strategic service development, planning and service improvement.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• oRSCN (NMC)
• oEvidence of recent relevant Diabetes related learning and acute experience

Desirable

• oEPALS (current)
• oENB 998/MSPP or equivalent teaching Qualification

Experience
Essential

• oGeneral Paediatric Nursing experience
• oRelevant demonstrable experience in caring for acutely unwell diabetic patients
• oDemonstrable autonomous decision making

Desirable

• oHDU nursing experience
• oExperience of guideline writing, appraisal and development

Knowledge
Essential

• oAble to use IT systems including Microsoft Office
• oAble to use NHS IT systems

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependant (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Bedfordshire Hospitasl NHS Trust, Kempston Road, Bedford, MK42 9DJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website.

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Matron Helen Lindsay-Clarke
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