Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse
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Working within an existing and busy paediatric diabetes team, this is an opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in a specialist nurse role and diabetes management. RMCH has rare and complex cases of diabetes which will give you a wider understanding of the variants of diabetes.
Do you have the enthusiasm, interest, and energy to be part of delivering excellent care to CYP & families with all forms of diabetes within RMCH?
The Role
The Children's Diabetes team at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital (RMCH) is pleased to offer a Band 6, 2 permanent posts for a Paediatric Diabetes Nurse Specialist.
You must be passionate about paediatric diabetes and achieving optimum health outcomes for children, young people and their families living with this long term condition. Experience within diabetes is desirable but a full training and a comprehensive induction package will be offered.
The Team
The established multi-disciplinary team comprises of paediatricians and endocrinologists, nurses, dietitians, psychologists and a youth worker working to provide a seamless service across primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary care environments. Care is delivered in the home, school and within inpatient and outpatient settings. An established insulin pump service has been in place since 2006 with approximately 50% of our current caseload on insulin pumps. Service performance and outcomes are continuously being measured as part of Best Practice Tariff. We fully participate in the National Paediatric Diabetes Audit and are able to benchmark ourselves against similar services.
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The team provides support to families Monday-Friday from 08.00 - 17.00 with out of hours service available for families.
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT)
Join MFT and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
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You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
For Further Details / Informal Visits Contact:
Name: Carol Metcalfe
Job Title: Team Lead for Paediatric Diabetes
Email Address: carol.metcalfe@mft.nhs.uk
Telephone Number: 0161 701 0667
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