Paediatric Diabetes Nurse Specialist

Main area Women and Children's Grade Band 6 Contract 9 months (Fixed Term Long Term Sickness Cover) Hours Part time - 30 hours per week Job
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Site Bristol Royal Hospital for Children Town Bristol Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata for part time roles Salary period Yearly Closing 21/01/2026 23:59

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BAND 6 Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse (PDSN)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join our busy, progressive and supportive Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse Team.

The Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC) provides a local service for children and young people from the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire area. In addition, we take referrals for specialist care for families from across the Southwest and nationally.

The Paediatric Diabetes Nursing team currently cares for over 500 children in the region, utilising various ways of managing diabetes, including injections, hybrid closed‑loop systems and continuous glucose monitors.

The post is largely based at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, but with a remit of work within the community, including home and school visits as well as our various clinic settings across Bristol and Weston.

This fixed‑term post would be an ideal opportunity for someone looking to take their first steps into the world of the Diabetes CNS role, secondments considered.

Working in a demanding environment, the successful applicant will be required to demonstrate:

• A sound knowledge of paediatric diabetes; aetiology and treatment.
• The ability to work both autonomously and as a member of the nursing team/MDT.
• Demonstrate self‑direction and a willingness to develop their skills.
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and problem‑solving skills.
• The ability to support and teach staff, families and other professionals.
• The ability to work flexibly and manage change in a positive and effective way.
• Demonstrate resilience with a fast paced and unpredictable workload.

This position will be supported by an allocated band 7 mentor, the Lead Diabetes nurse and the wider diabetes team.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond.

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For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

• To have an interest and commitment to Diabetes and the service and be willing to undertake the Diabetes course.
• Recent clinical experience of Diabetes in children and young people.
• A working knowledge of diabetes treatments and technologies.
• Evidence of recent teaching experience.
• Experience of service development.

• Registered Children’s Nurse.
• Current NMC Registration.
• Evidence of education to diploma/degree level or working towards this.
• Qualification in Teaching and Assessing.
• Completed a programme of study in Children and Young…