Paediatric Diabetes Nurse

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust Paediatric Diabetes Nurse The closing date is 23 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Please Note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK independently, with a visa or immigration status that allows them to fulfil the full duration and type of contract offered. The Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. We are seeking a dynamic and committed Registered Children's Nurse with a special interest in children and young peoples diabetes to join our current Childrens Diabetes team . This role would be to support our Childrens Diabetes Service for patients aged 0-16yrs with both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. This role is open to all internal staff including those registered on our bank. The CYP Diabetes service is for children and young people up to 16 years of age. Our Children's diabetes team currently has 2 band 7 nurse's and 1 Band 6 nurse. This role will be to work alongside the team and the MDT. Although this role is primarily for the Childrens Diabetes service, there will be some requirement to cross cover and work together with the Transition Diabetes service and MDT to provide a first class service to children, young people and their families. Main duties of the job We currently have approximately 148 patients aged 0-16yrs with diabetes who we provide a service to, with approximately 121 receiving insulin pump therapy. You will work within the paediatric setting, inpatient ward setting and also in the community to provide a high quality service to young people with diabetes and their families. You will need to have past registered experience of working with children and young people with diabetes in a hospital or outpatient setting, and be interested in developing your skills and role further. You will need to be flexible in your approach to work and in the hours that you may be required to work in the clinic and community in order that we can provide a service to children, young people and their families. The role includes visits to homes and schools. Advert is for 37.5 hours per week For further information regarding this post please contact Laura Head (Lead Paediatric Diabetes Nurse) or Craig Ticehurst (Paediatric Diabetes Nurse) on 01322 428473 Informal visits are encouraged. About us We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community. We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care. If you are considering app