Job summary
- Main area
- Child Health
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Home or remote working
- Job ref
- 188-CL161225
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital Southampton
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £27,485.00- £30,162.00 Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata
- Closing
- 05/01/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 21/01/2026
Employer heading
Paediatric Diabetes Family Support Worker
Band 4
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people and their families living with diabetes?
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Paediatric Diabetes Family Support Worker to join our Paediatric Diabetes Multidisciplinary Team which includes Consultants, Paediatric Diabetes Nurse Specialists, Dietitians, and Clinical Psychologists.
You will provide personalised support to children and young people with diabetes, and their families, both in hospital and community settings.
You will play a vital role in promoting well-being, independence, and positive lifestyle choices, while helping families navigate challenges related to health, education, housing, and social care.
Reports to Lead Paediatric Diabetes Nurse Specialist and Lead Clinical Psychologist.
Working for our organisation
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Essential:
Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) standard, with a pass in English and Maths
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Care or equivalent
Evidence of recent learning or development in health
You will require:
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact appropriately with patients, relatives, team members and other staff groups.
- The ability to work flexibly across core hours (and on rare occasions, outside core hours) during the week to meet the needs of the service.
- To travel between hospital and community bases such as patients homes, community hubs and between hospital sites.
- Experience in working with children, young people, or families in a health, social care, or community setting, including the provision of holistic and tailored support.
Desired:
Keen to learn new skills and develop
Experience of working within a team
Experience of providing direct patient care
Person specification
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) standard, with a pass in English and Maths
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Care or equivalent
- Evidence of recent learning or development in health
- Contribute to own personal development
- Previous experience in a clinical environment
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact appropriately with patients, relatives, team members and other staff groups
- Ability to work flexibly across core hours during the week and weekends to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to travel between hospital and community bases may be required. The individual may be expected to visit patients at home and in community hubs as well as between the hospital sites
Desirable criteria
- Keen to learn new skills and develop
- Experience of working within a team
- Experience of providing direct patient care
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jo Summerton
- Job title
- Paediatric Diabetes Nurse Specialist Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07766115284
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