Job overview

As an experienced paediatric nurse, the post holder will provide highly specialist, evidence-based nursing care for children and young people with diabetes and their families within Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

The post holder will lead on the assessment, education, and ongoing management of paediatric diabetes, working autonomously and as part of the multidisciplinary team to improve clinical outcomes, promote self-management, and enhance patient experience. The  successful candidate will work across sites in both West Sussex and Surrey, but will be primarily based at Crawley hospital.

The successful candidate should be prepared to support hospital staff, attend clinics and oversee care of inpatients. To visit playgroups, nurseries, schools, colleges and homes in order to provide full support to the child with diabetes mellitus and their family. To attend conference and study days to keep up-to-date with current care initiatives.

To develop and lead in the delivery of care whilst acting as an autonomous practitioner and a specialist nurse.

A developmental post will also be considered.

Main duties of the job

For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities. 

Working for our organisation

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.

Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon – covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.