Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, Lead Diabetes/Endocrine nurse to join a well-established specialist nursing service. The service includes Diabetes, Rare Diabetes, Endocrinology, CEW and Metabolic Bone which provide a local and regional service

You will work with the specialist nursing team to lead on the continued high quality and specialist care provided across these services within BWC. You should be clinically up to date in one of the specialties with excellent knowledge of current guidance.

You will need to be a RSCN/RN child branch with proven post registration experience in care of the child and young person with Diabetes or an Endocrine condition. You will also need to have experience of managing and leading teams and /or caseloads alongside a recognised management course. Having experience of working in community and a current driving licence, would be advantageous but not essential. The post is involved in specialist education so experience of delivering teaching to wide range of professionals and settings would be desirable. Extensive safeguarding experience is important as the postholder will need to lead and support the specialist team with complex cases, alongside the Trust safeguarding team.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will work within the Diabetes/Endocrinology footprint in outpatients, wards and allocated offices, in the community and across the West Midlands.

The post holder will co-ordinate and lead the overall management and the strategic development of the nursing teams and share responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Endocrine, Diabetes, including the Rare Diabetes service, Metabolic Bone/Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) and Complications of Excess Weight (CEW) nursing services.In conjunction with other members of the diabetes and endocrine multidisciplinary team, will enable the development of district-wide services for children with endocrine/diabetes disorders, families and professionals, identifying needs and facilitating the implementation of services within agreed local and national standards.Promote excellence in nursing practice through delivery in an advanced level of nursing care to the child and family.They will work closely with external stakeholders from health, education, social care, and the public

About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centered care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Current NMC registration Child Branch
• Degree in nursing
• MSC willingness
• Certificate in management/approved management training/equivalent management experience
• Clinical leadership Course e.g. ILM
• Recognised paediatric qualification in one or more specialist endocrine disciplines

Desirable

• Post basic qualification in child protection
• Teaching and Assessing Qualification
• Non-Medical Prescribing

Knowledge
Essential

• Extensive knowledge and current clinical experience in one or more specialist endocrine disciplines
• Evidence of leadership experience
• Evidence of on-going and current professional development
• Knowledge of and ability to work within the Trust and wider NHS policies
• Knowledge of the Trusts safeguarding policies and procedures and the ability to raise concerns appropriately
• Evidence of managing staff and dealing with difficult situations
• Evidence of leadership roles
• Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment
• Experience in budgetary management and control, or the willingness to acquire
• Experience of implementing a change in practice

Desirable

• Experience of managing complaints and investigations

Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential

• xcellent communication skills - ability to engage and lead challenging discussions with staff, patients and external part
• Proven ability to prioritise demanding workload and that of others and well organised and able to work in a challenging and busy environment
• Proactive, self-motivated with an ability to motivate others

Desirable

• Ability to plan strategically and clinically influence and advise clinicians and senior manager within the Trust and external bodies/organisations

other
Essential

• Post registration course relevant to the Management of Childhood Diabetes (Birmingham City University) and/or the Principles of Care for the Child and Young Person in Endocrinology (London South Bank University) or willing to work towards

Personal skills
Essential

• Flexible and adaptable to changing situations
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Flexible and adaptable to changing situations

professional
Essential

• Good computer skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point) and IT systems
• Demonstrates previous experience of performing appraisals in line with the Trusts appraisal process

Desirable

• Demonstrates previous experience with performance, capability and absence management in line with Trust policies

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.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Birmingham Children's Hospital, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, B4 6NH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://bwc.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Head of Nursing, Hannah Craig, hannah.craig@nhs.net, 07788521995

Details
Date posted: 23 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 284-26-8241436-DMRG
Job locations: Birmingham Children's Hospital, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, B4 6NH, United Kingdom

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