About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Diabetes Nurse to take a leading role in managing diabetes care within our practice. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with our existing Nursing team and GP Partners to ensure our patients receive high-quality, evidence-based care. The role will involve direct patient management, education, and service development, as well as supporting and mentoring other members of the clinical team.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate the diabetes service within the practice, ensuring high standards of care. Work alongside the Nursing Team and salaried GPs and GP Partners to manage complex diabetic patients. Provide expert clinical advice, assessment, and treatment planning for patients with diabetes. Deliver structured diabetes education for patients, promoting self-management and lifestyle interventions. Support and mentor other healthcare professionals in diabetes care, including practice nurses, GPs and Pharmacists. Develop and implement evidence-based protocols and guidelines in line with national and local guidance. Undertake regular audits and quality improvement initiatives to enhance diabetes care. Contribute to the management of long-term condition clinics and provide leadership in proactive patient care. Engage in collaborative working with local diabetes services, secondary care, and community teams.
Stay up to date with best practices and advances in diabetes care through continuous professional development.
About us
We are a well-established GP practice in Congleton, Cheshire serving a patient population of 13,500 patients. Our dedicated and multidisciplinary team is committed to delivering high-quality patient care, and we are looking for a proactive and experienced Diabetes Lead Nurse to enhance our services for patients living with diabetes.
Job description Job responsibilities
As a senior nurse at our Practice you will lead on nursing issues for the diabetes service.
The successful candidate will be required to:
Manage a caseload of patients in addition to providing management support to the team. Demonstrate evidence based practice in line with current research and guidelines Communicate effectively within the nursing team to ensure cohesive multidisciplinary patient care management. What We Offer
A supportive and forward-thinking practice environment. Opportunities for further training and career development. Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. NHS pension scheme.
If you are passionate about improving diabetes care and want to be part of an innovative and dedicated team, we would love to hear from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse with a valid NMC PIN. Postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience in diabetes management. Significant experience in managing diabetes within a primary care or community setting. Strong leadership and mentoring skills or a willingness to develop these Experience in patient education and empowerment in diabetes self-management. Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 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.
Desirable
Independent prescribing qualification or willingness to work towards it. Experience in service development and quality improvement. Familiarity with primary care systems such as EMIS.
Experience Essential
Experience of working in Diabetes 2-5 years
Desirable
Experience of working in primary care.
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 Lawton House GP Surgery
Address Bromley Road
Congleton
Cheshire
CW12 1QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.lawtonhousesurgery.nhs.uk/welcome,50549.htm (Opens in a new tab)