Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Lead Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse

The closing date is 19 February 2026

Job summary

This role is offered on a part time basis of 26 hours per week, this means that candidates interested in working part time are encouraged to apply and will receive a salary on a pro rata basis.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Lead Paediatric Diabetes Nurse Specialist to support the continuing development of the children's diabetes service at the Great Western Hospital.

We are looking for a highly motivated nurse to work 26 hours per week over 4 week days.

The postholder will act as an autonomous practitioner, supporting children and families across hospital and community settings, and providing operational and strategic leadership for the paediatric diabetes nursing service.

They will collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary children's diabetes team, to ensure provision of effective care and development of the service to enable children and young people with diabetes to achieve the best possible quality of life, health and wellbeing.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide operational and strategic leadership for the paediatric diabetes nursing serviceand collaborate closely with the clinical lead and multidisciplinary children's diabetes team, to ensureprovision of effective care and development of the service to enable children and young people with diabetesto achieve the best possible quality of life, health and wellbeing.

The post holder will deliver a comprehensive specialist clinical, advisory, and educational service acrosshospital and community settings, in line with local and national standards, supporting both patients andservice providers.They will take a lead role in advancing clinical practice, integrating technology, and contributing to researchand audit activities.

About us

Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.

Details

Date posted

05 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

249-7736191

Job locations

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB


Job description

Job responsibilities

As per attached job description.

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time totime in the light of changing circumstances, in discussion with the post holder. This role profile is intended toprovide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developingthe role with initial and on-going discussions with the designated manager.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As per attached job description.

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time totime in the light of changing circumstances, in discussion with the post holder. This role profile is intended toprovide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developingthe role with initial and on-going discussions with the designated manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RN (Child) with significant post registration experience
  • Relevant nursing Degree
  • Master's level qualification or equivalent study
  • Teaching/assessment qualification
  • Experience working as a Band 6 Paediatric Diabetes Nurse Specialist
  • Post registration qualification in paediatric diabetes

Desirable

  • Master's Degree
  • Management or leadership course
  • Communication training
  • Non-medical prescribing registration

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in delivering education programs to families and professional groups
  • Experience working within multidisciplinary and multiagency teams
  • Attendance at case conferences, Core Groups and Child in Need meetings
  • Organisational skills and experience managing a caseload

Desirable

  • Community working
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RN (Child) with significant post registration experience
  • Relevant nursing Degree
  • Master's level qualification or equivalent study
  • Teaching/assessment qualification
  • Experience working as a Band 6 Paediatric Diabetes Nurse Specialist
  • Post registration qualification in paediatric diabetes

Desirable

  • Master's Degree
  • Management or leadership course
  • Communication training
  • Non-medical prescribing registration

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in delivering education programs to families and professional groups
  • Experience working within multidisciplinary and multiagency teams
  • Attendance at case conferences, Core Groups and Child in Need meetings
  • Organisational skills and experience managing a caseload

Desirable

  • Community working

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB


Employer's website

https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB


Employer's website

https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Paediatric Diabetes Nurse Specialist

Sandra Rudman

sandra.rudman@nhs.net

01793604969

Details

Date posted

05 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

249-7736191

Job locations

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB


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