Job Overview
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Children’s Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join their dedicated team at Hull Royal Infirmary. This is a permanent, full-time position offering a competitive salary of £47,810 to £54,710 per annum. The post holder will be responsible for delivering expert nursing services to children and young people with diabetes.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website. This is an excellent opportunity for international nurses looking to relocate to the UK.
Key Responsibilities
The post holder will take responsibility under the direction of the Consultant body to deliver an expert nursing service to patients with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. Additionally, some of the caseload will include Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY) and Cystic Fibrosis related diabetes, from diagnosis until discharge or transition to the adult service.
You will deliver specialist nursing skills, demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and expertise in the autonomous management of children and young people within the diabetes service, to include nurse-led consultations with the child and family. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with patients and families during what can be a challenging time.
Main Duties of the Job
To hold responsibility of the children’s diabetes specialist nursing team. It will be necessary to work flexibly across a caseload of patients across both the hospital and community setting for local patients and to provide expert advice to other health care professionals and initiate guidelines based therapies that address acute management issues for diabetes.
The post holder will lead the development of evidence based clinical nursing practice in line with current research and guidelines and will participate in audit. Working across organisational, regional and national boundaries and form good working relationships with colleagues within the regional diabetes network will be essential aspects of this role.
Essential Qualifications
RSCN/RN (child) and current NMC Registration is required for this position. Candidates must also have completed a Children & Young people’s diabetes care module or equivalent qualification. A Teaching and Assessing qualification/mentorship course is also essential.
The successful candidate must be a current practice assessor and supervisor on the live database and provide evidence of ongoing continuing professional development. A Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification or willingness to undertake this is also required.
Desirable Qualifications
While not essential, candidates with a Management qualification, Masters degree or equivalent, or Counselling qualification would be particularly welcomed. These additional qualifications would support the development of specialist skills in this challenging role.
Essential Experience
Professional Clinical knowledge acquired through significant experience at Band 6 or above is essential for this position. Candidates must have significant experience of caring for children and young people with Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes.
The ability to work as an autonomous practitioner is crucial, as is evidence of having worked collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. Understanding of professional and current issues in children’s health care including local and national guidance is also essential.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
The successful candidate must have the ability to build credibility quickly and sustain it within the organisation. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to deal with telephone enquiries from staff, patients and carers using judgment to respond or refer to appropriate personnel.
The ability to impart complex information to patients, relatives and carers with different levels of understanding is vital. You will need to interact directly with patients who may recently have been diagnosed with a serious chronic condition and their family members, requiring exceptional interpersonal skills.
Special Attributes
The post holder must accept guidance and supervision from senior colleagues and maintain a personal and professional appearance and credibility. The ability to lead and motivate others is essential, as is the ability to prioritise own workload to work inside clinical targets and deadlines.
A conscientious, honest, reliable and good timekeeper is required. A full driving licence with access to a car is essential for community work, and the ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service is also required.
Application Process
ALL sections of application form must be FULLY completed for your application to be considered. Applications should be submitted via the NHS Jobs website. The closing date for applications is 28 October 2025.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated. Therefore, early application is strongly advised to avoid disappointment.
About the Employer
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. Made up of two Trusts – Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) – our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Contact Information
For questions about the job, please contact Anna Sowersby (Matron, Children & Young People) via email at [email protected] or by phone at 07876818247. We welcome inquiries from international candidates regarding the visa sponsorship process.
Additional Requirements
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
How to Apply for International Candidates
If you are an international candidate requiring visa sponsorship, you are encouraged to apply via the NHS Jobs website. Ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.
Be prepared to provide evidence of your qualifications and experience, and be ready to discuss your visa requirements during the interview process. The Trust is committed to supporting international candidates through the sponsorship process.
Relocation Support
While specific relocation support may be discussed during the interview process, Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust welcomes applications from international candidates and will consider sponsorship for eligible candidates. The Trust is one of the largest employers in the region and offers excellent career development opportunities.
For international applicants, we recommend researching the Hull area and considering factors such as accommodation, schools, and local amenities. The Trust may be able to provide guidance on relocation for successful candidates.
Equal Opportunities
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcomed.
The Trust is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applications from all sections of the community, particularly those currently underrepresented in our workforce.
Living and Working in Hull
Hull is a vibrant city with excellent transport links to the rest of the UK. The cost of living is generally lower than in many other major UK cities, making it an attractive option for international professionals.
The city offers a range of cultural, educational, and recreational facilities. As part of the Humber Health Partnership, you would be joining an organisation with significant ambitions and a commitment to delivering world-class hospital and community services.
Professional Development
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas – biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology. This provides excellent opportunities for professional development and research involvement.
The successful candidate will have access to ongoing professional development opportunities and will be encouraged to participate in research and audit activities to advance clinical practice in children’s diabetes care.
