Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join our team. Our service cares for approximately 250 children and young people aged 0-19 years. The service is based at UHCW and works within the population of Coventry and Rugby, operating over 2 hospital sites.

The interview will be conducted on 8th Dec, subject to availability.

A full UK driving license is essential for this post. Please note that an international driving license is not accepted.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job
The role will involve providing expert advice to children and young people with diabetes and their families in both the community and hospital setting. The Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse will act as a professional resource for the multi-professional team. Current experience of working with children and young people with diabetes is essential.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a keen interest in supporting and educating children, young people and families with managing diabetes from diagnosis, and will be motivated to learn. There will be a requirement for ward staff education, including delivering a mandatory training programme and supporting ward link nurses. The post will involve home visits, school support and working across two hospital sites, so ability to travel is essential.

The role involves providing advice and support during childhood and throughout the progression into our adolescent clinic for children and young people with diabetes and therefore the successful candidate must enjoy working with children and young people of all ages. They will be required to demonstrate leadership qualities, excellent communication skills and be highly motivated to work with the team to continue to develop and enhance our service.

If you are invited to attend interview you will be asked to set up an account with the Trac recruitment system in order to confirm your interview time.

About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Apply through our website

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details
Date posted: 02 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 218-NM-B6-8401896

Job responsibilities

• To build professional caring relationships with children, young people with diabetes and their families and carers and be able to communicate effectively and empathetically with children and young people with diabetes and their families always taking into consideration their chronological and developmental age and cognitive ability.
• To support, mentor and supervise student and ward nurses, medical students and members of the multi-disciplinary team as appropriate.
• To support and enable children and families/carers to make informed decisions relating to their treatment and management.
• Utilise all local and national information and ICT systems to secure accurate and timely resource data.
• Accountable for own actions in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute to achievement of corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times, including all aspects of child protection.
• Highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high quality service within a complex and challenging environment with often, conflicting targets.
• Demonstrates responsibility and acceptance for the provision of a high quality professional Service, promoting best practice and implementing a review process that looks at quality and efficiency and quality to meet the needs of patients and service.
• A resource for staff, advising on national, local and Trust policy and procedures/guidelines, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice.
• Actively contribute to policy development and implementation of policies, guidelines and procedures for the department, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice. Undertake highly specialised technical and/or practical skills to ensure optimum patient management including; complex patient monitoring; equipment and invasive tests and procedures if relevant

For further details please see the attached job description.

Essential qualifications and training

• Current professional Registration (RSCN/RN Child)
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Evidence of current or recent Paediatric diabetes clinical experience
• Relevant diabetes qualification or willing to undertake
• Teaching and assessing qualification
• Study at level 6 (degree/diploma)

Desirable

• Qualification in children's diabetes care

Essential experience

• Professional clinical experience in diabetes
• Proven ability to work autonomously as well as within a team

Desirable

• Experience in research and audit
• Resource Management
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

Essential knowledge

• A knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence based practice
• A sound knowledge of professional policies and procedures including NICE guidance
• A commitment to clinical supervision and staff development

Desirable

• In depth knowledge and experience in children's diabetes care, including dietary aspects

Essential skills and abilities

• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively
• Good management of own and others time
• Able to use initiative and make decisions
• Excellent communication skills
• Patient and family focused
• IT skills

Desirable

• Advanced communication skills course

Essential commitment to Trust values and behaviours

• Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace.
• For posts with managerial responsibility only: Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)

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 dependants (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: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk

For questions about the job, contact: Lead Nurse Children and Young Peoples services, Lisa Armour, andrea.hargreaves2@uhcw.nhs.uk, 02476967130

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