Job summary
Are you an experienced paediatric diabetes nurse specialist looking for a new challenge within a friendly and highly functioning diabetes team who strive to provide the highest standards of care to their patients? Do you have the enthusiasm, interest and energy to be part of delivering excellent care to CYP & families with all types of diabetes within the largest Children's Hospital in the UK?

The Children's Diabetes team at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, RMCH is pleased to be able to offer a permanent band 7 Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurses. We are seeking someone who is passionate about paediatric diabetes and achieving optimum health outcomes for all children, young people and their families living with this long-term condition.

Main duties of the job
As one of the senior paediatric diabetes nurses, you should demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills. You will also need to establish effective working relationships across the organisation and National CYP Diabetes Network to continually improve our service delivery, patient experience and staff support. We provide a seamless service across tertiary, secondary and community care services for a large caseload of CYP with all forms of diabetes which adds to the appeal of working at Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital

The team provides support to families Monday-Friday from 07:30 - 17.00 with out of hours service available for families with a focus on newly diagnosed and new to HCL pump therapy.

A car driver is essential for this role

About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement. Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives. At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Details
Date posted: 06 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number: 349-SPH-8067827-RL4
Job locations: RMCH, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Relevant professional qualification - RN Child
• Educated to 1st degree level
• Specialty qualification - Diabetes
• Teaching qualification
• V300 Non-Medical prescriber
• Leadership qualification

Desirable

• Masters or working towards masters in related subject

Aptitude/leadership
Essential

• Evidence of excellent clinical record
• Demonstrate the ability to work in highly demanding environment
• Maintained development of clinical leadership skills
• Undertaken a leadership programme
• Evidence of diplomacy and negotiation skills
• Able to demonstrate imaginative and effective use of resources
• Able to articulate personal development needs
• Implementation of audit/research recommendations
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Evidence of significant involvement in change management

Desirable

• Further evidence of continued leadership development e.g. RCN programme

Experience
Essential

• Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice/specialty for at least 5 years
• Experience in the care and management of children and young people with complex and rare diabetes
• Significant evidence of delivering teaching programmes to staff groups

Desirable

• Evidence of presentations at local, regional, national level

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
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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).

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

Employer details
Employer name: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: RMCH, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Advanced Specialist Practitioner/ Lead Nurse Carol Metcalfe
carol.metcalfe@mft.nhs.uk
01617010668