Job summary The Band 7 Diabetes Specialist Nurse for maternity will be a highly specialised, autonomous practitioner with a vision for developing the service women with diabetes receive during their pregnancy journey. This will span from pre-conception diabetes counselling advise through to antenatal care and beyond into the immediate postnatal period, where required. They will be a key member of the Diabetes in Pregnancy Service, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to maintain and develop the service. Main duties of the job The Diabetes Specialist Nurse within our Maternity team will provide specialist care for a caseload of patients requiring specialist diabetes input during pregnancy and immediately postpartum.- Act as a source of expertise on Diabetes for women/birthing people, their families and staff, including the provision of education and training.- Have a desire to develop the service further in new areas e.g. pre-conception care.They will work without direct supervision but within the multidisciplinary team and comply with Trust policies and guidelines. About us We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential. Date posted 17 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 177-ELEC-7079741 Job locations James Paget University Hospitals Trust Lowestoft Road Gorleston NR31 6LA Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the detailed Job Description and person specification attached to this advertisement. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the detailed Job Description and person specification attached to this advertisement. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Mentor preparation programme or equivalent teaching qualification Diabetic course or equivalent experience Evidence of professional and personal development to degree level Knowledge and Experience Essential Significant years post registration experience Experience specific to care of women and birthing people with diabetes Monitor and maintain excellent standards of patient care Able to identify, initiate and implement change Able to facilitate and participate in multidisciplinary audits Work and maintain good working relationships with a multidisciplinary team Skills and Knowledge Essential Ability to work without supervision and direction within a changing a demanding environment Ability to provide and deliver effective education Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead, motivate and encourage Effective role model, demonstrating JPUH values and behaviours Excellent standards of documentation and record keeping IT skills Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Mentor preparation programme or equivalent teaching qualification Diabetic course or equivalent experience Evidence of professional and personal development to degree level Knowledge and Experience Essential Significant years post registration experience Experience specific to care of women and birthing people with diabetes Monitor and maintain excellent standards of patient care Able to identify, initiate and implement change Able to facilitate and participate in multidisciplinary audits Work and maintain good working relationships with a multidisciplinary team Skills and Knowledge Essential Ability to work without supervision and direction within a changing a demanding environment Ability to provide and deliver effective education Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead, motivate and encourage Effective role model, demonstrating JPUH values and behaviours Excellent standards of documentation and record keeping IT skills 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). Employer details Employer name James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address James Paget University Hospitals Trust Lowestoft Road Gorleston NR31 6LA Employer's website https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)