About this role
Job summary
Paediatric Diabetes Nurse Specialist
Department: Paediatrics
Band 6, £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum, pro rata
Hours: Part time, 30 hours per week, Fixed Term until 28 February 2027, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
A temporary vacancy has arisen within Milton Keynes University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for a part time Band 6 Paediatric Diabetes Clinical Nurse Specialist.This vacancy is for a 9-month fixed term period and a great opportunity for personal and clinical skill development.
The successful candidate will be required to work in collaboration with our existing Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurses, Paediatric Diabetes Consultants, children's services staff, AHPs, children, young people and their families.The role will predominantly deliver care and support to children and young people with T1 and T2 Diabetes at our hospital site and within their own homes/ communities.
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
Pleasenote:We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview date: 21 June 2026
Main duties of the job
We work closely with other specialists in and out of the hospital setting such as paediatricians, community nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, other Clinical Nurse Specialists and GPs to ensure we are always providing the best possible care.
We are looking for a highly motivated children's nurse who has experience with children and young people, training and educating parents/ carers and has a good understanding and experience of working with children with long term conditions.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent skills in communication, organisation and time management and will be expected to participate in and deliver regular clinical supervision, Appraisal and NMC Revalidation
Our Paediatric Diabetes service provides friendly, timely and high-quality care to children and young people who with diabetes. An empathetic and problem solving approach is essential when assessing and planning care. An ability to multi-task, effectively manage your own time and to co-ordinate the delivery of different care processes is essential.
About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Job description Job responsibilities
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The team prescribe, administer and teach parents/ carers how to calculate and administer correct amounts of insulin via different equipment including the hybrid closed loop system. Comprehensive care and escalation plans in partnership with the Diabetes MDT will also then be forumated. An ability to supervise others, teach and assess competency are essential.
The nursing team works closely with the Consultant team and attend regular MDT meetings for both Paediatric and transition services. Transition is a key period of change for our young people, and this is planned and supported by the nursing team. Good communication and the ability to work well across different teams is essential.
Our specialist nurses support patients and families with the emotional aspects of their condition, helping them to understand it and empowering them to deal with it effectively in their own environments.
If you are interested in service improvement, service development and personal development we would welcome your application.
You will need to be a fantastic communicator, as we have a positive Paediatric Multi-Disciplinary team that work closely together to drive forward best practice. Our Nurses are truly valued by the Management and Medical Teams and effective joined up working is a real asset to our ability to provide holistic care. We will support you to develop into someone who can influence others and effectively manage change supporting the delivery of the Department, Divisional and Trust Agenda's.The successful candidate will need to demonstrate their commitment to continuous professional development for themselves and their team: You will have the support of the Matron, the Paediatric Diabetes MDT, our Quality Lead Nurse and a Practice Educator to ensure that you and your team can deliver great care in a busy acute environment.
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouragingdiversity,and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date onceenoughapplications have been received.
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Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge Essential
2 years post registration experience
Desirable
Registered Children's Nurse Mentorship or equivalent qualification Degree in relevant health/education related field (or evidence of significant post-graduate study) Leadership Course Paediatric Intermediate Life Support qualification- PILS
Experience Essential
Able to evidence ability to work independently and also within a multidisciplinary team. Able to demonstrate successful implementation of effective evidence- based practice. Good understanding of governance and all it entails. Evidence of effective specialist development within this field, with a working knowledge of current local and national guidelines relating to best practice for children and young people with diabetes.
Desirable
A minimum of 3 years post qualification working in an acute paediatric speciality. Detailed experience in facilitation/ teaching/ assessing/ coaching. Experience of managing a defined caseload and ability to work under pressure to manage workload and meet deadlines. Experience of policy development
Skills Essential
Demonstrates ability to consistently place child and family at centre of care, working to ensure that the child can reach their full potential. Work autonomously and within an effective MDT Can perform under pressure, able to demonstrate excellent ti.me management skills Has effective negotiation and analytical skills. Has excellent interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team. Has excellent consultation skills, able to assess, plan and implement care, supporting informed choice and gaining consent where appropriate. Has the ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise. Can demonstrates effective use of Safeguarding to ensure safety and care of the child and young person. Has the ability to work with all schools, health and social care and to enable effective transition to adult service. Able to work with technologies and to educate and support children and young people in development of necessary skills to manage their condition using technology to assist
Personal and people development Essential
Able to work flexibly, either independently or as part of a team. Assertive Pro-active. Motivated and innovative. Willing to contribute, collaborate and drive an effective quality agenda.
Communication Essential
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others. Excellent communication skills, both verbal, written and presentation. Computer literate
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.
UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Paediatrics Diabetes Team
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)