Clinical Nurse Specialist – Diabetes

Job overview

Site:
University College London Hospitals, London
Salary: £58,133 – £65,261 per annum (inclusive of HCAS).

Contract:

Band 7, 1.0 WTE. Closing date: 22/07/2026 23:59.

• Deliver paediatric and adolescent diabetes care as a registered paediatric diabetes specialist nurse.
• Support children and young people (0‑19 years) with diabetes technology, including Hybrid Closed Loop pumps.
• Work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to improve diabetes care standards.
• Provide teaching, mentoring and clinical supervision to staff and students.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date patient records and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) delivers high‑quality patient care, education and research across eight sites throughout London. UCLH is committed to sustainability, diversity and equality, and offers flexible working, an interest‑free season ticket loan and a range of staff benefits.

• Registered Nurse (Child Branch) with first‑level NMC registration.
• Degree level education (or equivalent).
• Completed or currently undertaking a master’s degree or module with a diabetes component.

• Significant post‑registration experience nursing children and young people.
• One year (or more) as a specialist diabetes nurse at Band 6 level.
• Leadership and management experience, and experience working with a multidisciplinary team.

• Collaborative and autonomous working within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Patient caseload management and workload prioritisation.
• Leadership and coordination of clinical care teams.
• Self‑motivated, enthusiastic and capable of continuous professional development.

• Effective verbal and written communication with different disciplines within an MDT.
• Competent use of electronic communication formats.

• Evidence of up‑to‑date professional development.
• Experience as a preceptor, facilitator or mentor.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and support others.

UCLH is an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and is committed to a culture of belonging and trust.

Applicants must hold appropriate UK professional registration. The role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

Name:
Rebecca Martin

Job title:

Nurse Consultant
Phone: 07980 870549
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