Job summary
Are you passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people living with diabetes? Are you ready to empower families with the knowledge and confidence they need to manage their diabetes care at home and beyond?We are looking for a Paediatric Diabetes Educator to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and compassionate person to work at the heart of paediatric diabetes care in Southampton, delivering education, clinical support, and advocacy for children, young people, and their families across a range of settings. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape diabetes education not only for children and young people living with diabetes and their families but also for the wider professional community - including ward staff, school staff, community health professionals, and GPs.If you're a skilled communicator with a desire to lead, influence, and educate across settings, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Were looking for someone who: Has experience or a keen interest in paediatric diabetes. Demonstrates excellent communication and teaching skills, with an ability to build relationships across disciplines and settings. Has a strong interest in education and has the confidence to deliver teaching to both lay and professional audiences. Works confidently both independently and as part of a team, and is happy working within the hospital and in the community. Is committed to delivering individualised patient-centred, evidence-based care. Has a commitment to family-centred care, clinical excellence, and collaborative working. Has a full UK driving license
As a Paediatric Diabetes Educator, you will: Deliver structured diabetes education and practical support tailored to children and young people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes and their families, from diagnosis and throughout their diabetes journey up to transition to adult services. Develop and deliver training for hospital and community-based professionals, including ward nurses, paediatric staff, school staff, and others involved in a childs care. Collaborate closely with families, paediatricians, dietitians, psychologists, and schools to ensure holistic and coordinated care Lead and support education sessions in schools, clinics, homes, and community settings to improve confidence and consistency in diabetes care. Promote best practice in line with NICE guidelines and NHS England standards for paediatric diabetes. Keep updated about diabetes technologies (insulin pumps, CGM, hybrid closed-loop systems) and incorporate them into education and practice. Contribute to service improvement initiatives, audits, and national diabetes quality programmes (e.g. NPDA, QIS).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Were looking for someone who: Has experience or a keen interest in paediatric diabetes. Demonstrates excellent communication and teaching skills, with an ability to build relationships across disciplines and settings. Has a strong interest in education and has the confidence to deliver teaching to both lay and professional audiences. Works confidently both independently and as part of a team, and is happy working within the hospital and in the community. Is committed to delivering individualised patient-centred, evidence-based care. Has a commitment to family-centred care, clinical excellence, and collaborative working. Has a full UK driving license
As a Paediatric Diabetes Educator, you will: Deliver structured diabetes education and practical support tailored to children and young people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes and their families, from diagnosis and throughout their diabetes journey up to transition to adult services. Develop and deliver training for hospital and community-based professionals, including ward nurses, paediatric staff, school staff, and others involved in a childs care. Collaborate closely with families, paediatricians, dietitians, psychologists, and schools to ensure holistic and coordinated care Lead and support education sessions in schools, clinics, homes, and community settings to improve confidence and consistency in diabetes care. Promote best practice in line with NICE guidelines and NHS England standards for paediatric diabetes. Keep updated about diabetes technologies (insulin pumps, CGM, hybrid closed-loop systems) and incorporate them into education and practice. Contribute to service improvement initiatives, audits, and national diabetes quality programmes (e.g. NPDA, QIS).
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Registered professional OR relevant equivalent experience relating to clinical fields working at Band 4 or above
- Evidence of continuing educational development at degree level or relevant equivalent experience
- Some experience of clinical teaching within the health care setting
- Proven employment history and experience in clinical setting
- Competent in clinical skills
Desirable
- Certificate in education
- Has experience working within a busy general ward or educational setting
- Knowledge of undergraduate education
- Knowledge of current healthcare support worker/nursing/nursing associate education
- Knowledge of apprenticeship education
- Knowledge of the wider healthcare agenda
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Registered professional OR relevant equivalent experience relating to clinical fields working at Band 4 or above
- Evidence of continuing educational development at degree level or relevant equivalent experience
- Some experience of clinical teaching within the health care setting
- Proven employment history and experience in clinical setting
- Competent in clinical skills
Desirable
- Certificate in education
- Has experience working within a busy general ward or educational setting
- Knowledge of undergraduate education
- Knowledge of current healthcare support worker/nursing/nursing associate education
- Knowledge of apprenticeship education
- Knowledge of the wider healthcare agenda
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
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.
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.
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).
