Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 to Band 6 run though post for a children's nurse to join our Children's Diabetes Team.
The ideal candidate will have an interest in children's diabetes. This role will support the Diabetes Team in the delivery of care and the education of children and young people and families in the use of technology and management of their diabetes. The role offers training and support, including care planning for schools.
This role will work predominantly with teenagers and young people, so excellent communication skills and an ability to work dynamically is essential.
Start date will be June 2026
Main duties of the job
To provide and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for the Paediatric Diabetes Team. The jobholder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-based practice, developing the Paediatric Diabetes Team and ensuring effective management of the team in the absence of the Lead Nurse for the Children's Community and Specialist nurses.
The role involves undertaking nurse-led and consultant-led clinics, education within schools and other settings, working closely with families and all members of the multi-disciplinary team to provide both physical and psychological care to this diverse patient population.
The successful candidate will be required to work as part of multi-disciplinary within the hospital, primary care and education settings. Excellent communication skills are essential part of the role.
This is a permanent position working 22.5 hours per week over 3 days, Monday-Friday.
About us
Trust Information Pack:
https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at the hospital site. Remote interviews will not be available.
Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at the hospital site. Remote interviews will not be available.
Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse (part 15 or part 8 equivalent)
- Thorough knowledge of current issues in health care Standards of Professional Practice.
- Working knowledge of child protection issues
- Good written and verbal skills.
- Understanding the skills and knowledge required to develop team members
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
- Demonstrate a commitment to self development and professional training
- Ability to organize and prioritise workload, working autonomously at times.
- Committed to being a flexible and adaptable team member
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Car driver and able to work independently within the community setting as required.
Desirable
- Teaching qualification or experience teaching to colleagues or patients.
- Knowledge and experience of Paediatric Diabetes issues.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse (part 15 or part 8 equivalent)
- Thorough knowledge of current issues in health care Standards of Professional Practice.
- Working knowledge of child protection issues
- Good written and verbal skills.
- Understanding the skills and knowledge required to develop team members
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
- Demonstrate a commitment to self development and professional training
- Ability to organize and prioritise workload, working autonomously at times.
- Committed to being a flexible and adaptable team member
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Car driver and able to work independently within the community setting as required.
Desirable
- Teaching qualification or experience teaching to colleagues or patients.
- Knowledge and experience of Paediatric Diabetes issues.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
