Job summary
An exciting opportunity has a 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 of 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.
About us
Come Nurse with us...
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
o Our values and reputation for outstanding careo Opportunities to experience a range of specialitieso Career and development opportunitieso Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support teamo Research experience and opportunitieso Lovely location and quality of lifeo Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.
For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 22 April 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 28 April 2026
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.
For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 22 April 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 28 April 2026
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN/ RN Child
- First Degree (or equivalent level) in nursing or health-related subject
- Teaching and Assessing qualification
- Evidence of on-going CPD
Desirable
- Post-graduate Diploma/ Degree/Masters
- Counselling qualification, Motivational interviewing or equivalent experience.
- Non-medical prescriber
- Good Clinical Practice training
Experience
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Experience in caring for children with diabetes/endocrinology conditions, and their families
- Evidence of publications in nursing journals
Knowledge
Essential
- oDemonstrate an understanding of the implications of the -Children Act -National Service Framework -Every Child Matters -Working together to Safeguard Children -NHS Plan
Desirable
- Experience in developing care pathways and patient information
Skills
Essential
- 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
- Computer literate
- Ability to manage performance of staff, change management and conflict
- Experience of managing a caseload
Desirable
- Experience of managing conflict
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all time towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust vales 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
- 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
Desirable
- Experience of audit and research
- Attendance to Network study days/events
- Involved with Diabetes Network
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN/ RN Child
- First Degree (or equivalent level) in nursing or health-related subject
- Teaching and Assessing qualification
- Evidence of on-going CPD
Desirable
- Post-graduate Diploma/ Degree/Masters
- Counselling qualification, Motivational interviewing or equivalent experience.
- Non-medical prescriber
- Good Clinical Practice training
Experience
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Experience in caring for children with diabetes/endocrinology conditions, and their families
- Evidence of publications in nursing journals
Knowledge
Essential
- oDemonstrate an understanding of the implications of the -Children Act -National Service Framework -Every Child Matters -Working together to Safeguard Children -NHS Plan
Desirable
- Experience in developing care pathways and patient information
Skills
Essential
- 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
- Computer literate
- Ability to manage performance of staff, change management and conflict
- Experience of managing a caseload
Desirable
- Experience of managing conflict
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all time towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust vales 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
- 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
Desirable
- 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).