Paediatric Diabetes Nurse Specialist | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
| Company: | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata pa |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Derby, DE22 3NE |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 20 Sept 2026 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Paediatric Diabetes service at UHDB for a permanent Band 6 Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse.
We are looking for you to be part of the Paediatric Diabetes Service at UHDB, maintaining and developing a quality service at Royal Derby Hospital whilst supporting a cross-site provision with Queens Hospital Burton.
You will provide specialist training across acute and community settings.
You will ensure the delivery of agreed professional standards of care within diabetes across the Trust and out in the community.
You will work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the assessment, management and evaluation of treatment and care for a caseload of children & young people aged 0-19 years with diabetes
You will co-ordinate and implement evidence-based care for the caseload of patients and lead Nurse-led clinics as part of an overarching treatment plan with the Multidisciplinary Team
You will be a highly visible and accessible resource within the clinical setting at UHDB.
You will be an active member of the clinical multidisciplinary team and deliver a safe, effective, responsive, caring and well-led service where compassion is embedded and a positive patient experience is achieved
You will act as a professional role model.
You will work across organisational and professional boundaries, including working collaboratively with health care professionals in the community
You will act as an expert resource in Paediatric Diabetes with extensive specialist knowledge and clinical expertise to be an effective educator for health care professionals.
Closing date of applications: 6 September 2026
Interview date: 22 September 2026
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI‑generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.
Following the recent update on UKimmigrationpolicy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers
Important visa information:Due to UK Home Officeimmigrationrule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provideimmigrationadvice. Further information is available on theSkilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK
Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
This advert closes on Sunday 6 Sep 2026
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