Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Paediatric Diabetes Nurse Specialist Educator
The closing date is 22 April 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for you to join the Paediatric Diabetes Team to cover a maternity post as a Paediatric Diabetes Nurse Specialist Educator at CUH in the beautiful city of Cambridge. As one of the largest teaching hospitals in the country, Addenbrooke's Hospital acts as both a regional and national specialist centre.
In this role you will be working within the wider Paediatric Diabetes Team. This team comprises of nurses and dietitians who work together in the wider MDT in an extended educator role as key workers providing support, education and guidance in all aspects of care for children with diabetes. The team is also part of a regional network and undertake projects and on‑call duties as part of this.
This post would be ideal for experienced Band 6 or Band 7 with a background in paediatric diabetes, service and policy development who are looking to further gain skills in management of diabetes technology and holistic patient management.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is a recognised expert in the specialty, responsible for assessing, developing and implementing specialist nursing care programmes and undertaking.
Responsible for providing specialist advice and support to, and liaising with, other staff. This includes the provision of specialist education and training for other staff and students.
Responsible for implementing a clearly defined integrated approach to patient care encompassing new treatments and evidence‑based care.
Contribute to the development and implementation of evidence‑based policies, protocols and guidelines within the specialty in collaboration with other professional groups and users. Propose changes to working practices or procedures for own work area.
Carrying own caseload of patients and running nurse‑led clinics. Allocation to MDT clinics to support CYP with management as well as ongoing education as required.
Starting and reviewing patients on Hybrid closed‑loop system, continuous glucose monitors using various downloading platforms.
Management of inpatient and outpatients. Providing expert specialist clinical advice for patients, carers and health care professionals.
Take part in the out‑of‑hours cover as part of the East Of England Diabetes Network consortia and project work within the Network.
Benefits to you
* Our values and reputation for outstanding care
* Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
* Career and development opportunities
* Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
* Research experience and opportunities
* Lavish location and quality of life
* Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
* On‑site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries
* Reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site
* Free Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites, and free route to and from Cambridge train station
* Subsidised cost of parking on site for eligible staff
* Hot food available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues on CUH campus
* Flexible arrangements, including part‑time working, job‑share, term‑time working and flexible start and finish times
Person Specification
Qualifications
* RSCN/ RN Child
* First Degree (or equivalent level) in nursing or health‑related subject
* Teaching and assessing qualification
* Evidence of ongoing CPD
* Post‑graduate Diploma/ Degree/ Masters
* Counselling qualification, motivational interviewing or equivalent experience
* Non‑medical prescriber
* Good Clinical Practice training
Experience
* Working with acute and chronically ill children/ young people and adults
* Evidence of having worked collaboratively in a multi‑disciplinary team
* Demonstrate a commitment to teaching colleagues/ students and to mentorship
* Community experience
* Experience in caring for children with diabetes/endocrinology conditions, and their families
* Evidence of publications in nursing journals
Knowledge
* Demonstrate an understanding of the implications of the Children Act, National Service Framework, Every Child Matters, Working Together to Safeguard Children and NHS Plan
* Experience in developing care pathways and patient information
Skills
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Skills of diplomacy and negotiation
* Well‑developed organisational and planning ability, able to prioritise and delegate
* Maintain a flexible attitude to change
* Demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team and build good relationships
* Ability to manage performance of staff, change management and conflict
* Experience of managing a caseload
* Experience of managing conflict
Additional Requirements
* The ability to understand and behave at all times towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind and excellent
* Ability to get on with a wide range of people at all levels within the organisation and external agencies
* Committed to providing a high standard of clinical care
* Able to motivate others
* To work flexibly as the role demands
* On call (Out of hours as part of the Diabetes Network Consortium)
* Post Graduate courses/ Qualifications for Paed Diabetes
* Able to travel as required for the role
* Current NMC registration
* Experience of audit and research
* Attendance to Network study days/events
* Involved with Diabetes Network
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.
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