Job summary
Diabetes Specialist Nurse - Maternity Cover
Department: Diabetes
Band 7 £47,810 - £54,710 Per annum pro rata
(will consider developmental B6)
Hours 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join our outpatient team, with a particular focus on antenatal care for patients with pre-existing Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. This exciting opportunity offers a unique chance to make a difference in the lives of patients who are planning pregnancy or managing diabetes during pregnancy.
As part of our multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will provide expert pre-conception triage and advice, working closely with patients and healthcare professionals to optimise care for women with diabetes before and during pregnancy. The role also includes management of insulin pumps and some cross-cover responsibilities for the insulin pump service.
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Interview 24 October 2025
Main duties of the job
To provide expert care and advice to all patients with different types of Diabetes who attend the hospital either as an inpatient or outpatient.To reduce the impact of symptoms and improve the quality of care for patients with diabetes, including optimising treatment and providing education and support for patients and their families and carers.
To take the lead role in the development and delivery of expert education and training in the area of diabetes for other health professionals and stakeholders. To act independently and when necessary in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive optimal care.
About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities
To demonstrate a professional approach to the leadership and management of the in-patient service.
Assumes accountability and responsibility for practice and along with the members of the healthcare team, strives to attain the highest standard of practices.
Nurse/Patient relationships
Demonstrates and establishes a relationship of trust with patients, carers, and families.
Demonstrates expertise when dealing with complex patients with co morbid conditions and their families who require new skills to live with a chronic condition.
Management of patient ill health/illness status
Receives direct referrals from medical staff, nursing staff and patient self-referral. Is able to review appropriateness of these referrals.
To act as an expert practitioner in the management of the patients chronic condition, demonstrating advanced clinical skills and knowledge to professional staff and patients with a diabetes condition.
Education
Identifies the ongoing training and educational needs of the person with diabetes, as well as their carers and their families in relation to the treatment and management of different types of Diabetes and the prevention of related complications.
Provides specialist, expert education to the patient and their families as well as to other health professionals and stakeholders.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities
To demonstrate a professional approach to the leadership and management of the in-patient service.
Assumes accountability and responsibility for practice and along with the members of the healthcare team, strives to attain the highest standard of practices.
Nurse/Patient relationships
Demonstrates and establishes a relationship of trust with patients, carers, and families.
Demonstrates expertise when dealing with complex patients with co morbid conditions and their families who require new skills to live with a chronic condition.
Management of patient ill health/illness status
Receives direct referrals from medical staff, nursing staff and patient self-referral. Is able to review appropriateness of these referrals.
To act as an expert practitioner in the management of the patients chronic condition, demonstrating advanced clinical skills and knowledge to professional staff and patients with a diabetes condition.
Education
Identifies the ongoing training and educational needs of the person with diabetes, as well as their carers and their families in relation to the treatment and management of different types of Diabetes and the prevention of related complications.
Provides specialist, expert education to the patient and their families as well as to other health professionals and stakeholders.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (RGN)
- Degree or Diploma in Diabetes Care
- Teaching Qualification
- Evidence of further education and experience of relevant aspects of diabetes care.
Desirable
- Independent Non-medical prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Experience of a Band 6 or equivalent in area of specialisation
- Experience of developing and influencing changing clinical practice
- Evidence of teaching
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Excellent management skills of self and others
- Demonstrates evidence of Team working
- Ability to facilitate the management of change
- Ability to delegate appropriately
- IT skills
- Ability to work within a Multidisciplinary Team
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Risk management and Clinical Governance experience
- Teaching skills
- Work autonomously
Personal and people development
Essential
- Ability to be flexible and work on own initiative
- Motivated and Positive; Self directed and committed
- Good interpersonal skills
- Provide training to staff as required
Communication
Essential
- Proven excellent communication skills to include different ways of communicating.
- Ability to adapt communication styles to be appropriate for the situation
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (RGN)
- Degree or Diploma in Diabetes Care
- Teaching Qualification
- Evidence of further education and experience of relevant aspects of diabetes care.
Desirable
- Independent Non-medical prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Experience of a Band 6 or equivalent in area of specialisation
- Experience of developing and influencing changing clinical practice
- Evidence of teaching
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Excellent management skills of self and others
- Demonstrates evidence of Team working
- Ability to facilitate the management of change
- Ability to delegate appropriately
- IT skills
- Ability to work within a Multidisciplinary Team
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Risk management and Clinical Governance experience
- Teaching skills
- Work autonomously
Personal and people development
Essential
- Ability to be flexible and work on own initiative
- Motivated and Positive; Self directed and committed
- Good interpersonal skills
- Provide training to staff as required
Communication
Essential
- Proven excellent communication skills to include different ways of communicating.
- Ability to adapt communication styles to be appropriate for the situation
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).
