Paediatric Diabetes Nurse


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£41,957 to £50,387 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dartford, DA2 8DA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	12 Oct 2026
Closing date:	23 Oct 2026

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Summary

Specific ResponsibilitiesClinical responsibilities: Responsible for the assessment of the care needs of babies, children and adolescents, and develops programmes of care in relation to the needs of the child, young people and family in relation to diabetes. Responsible for the implementation of programmes of nursing care and evaluation of their effectiveness, ensuring that the care plan provides a continuous record of progress, response to treatment, rehabilitation and nursing care. responsibility for a defined caseload of diabetic patients within the inpatient/outpatient setting under the supervision of the Band 7 Paediatric Diabetes Nurse Specialists. Work in partnership with children, young people and their families in order to support and encourage involvement in their care, thus supporting family centred care. Takes the lead in supporting parents, carers, siblings and other members of the child/ young person's support network as appropriate. Responsible for, and takes the lead in setting and maintaining optimum standards of nursing care, ensuring that nursing guidelines and policies are adhered to within the inpatient/outpatient setting in relation to diabetes. Work without direct supervision and be responsible for the management of his/her caseload within the hospital and outpatient setting under the supervision of the Band 7 Paediatric Diabetes Nurse Specialists. Maintain effective communication with multidisciplinary team members, other hospital nursing and medical staff, general practitioners, community nursing staff and statutory and non statutory organisations that may be involved with the care of the child and family. For more information please see attached job description.

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