About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated qualified healthcare professional (e.g. Nurse, Pharmacist, or Allied Health Professional) with a special interest in diabetes management and insulin initiation to join our friendly and supportive team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a well-established role, following the retirement of a valued and experienced colleague.
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care, with a strong focus on chronic disease management, particularly diabetes, supporting patients through treatment optimisation and insulin initiation, helping us to improve health outcomes for our patient population.
About the Role
Working closely with our Lead Practice Nurse, GP team, and wider multidisciplinary team, you will:
Deliver a wide range of clinical clinics and patient assessments Lead and support chronic disease management, with a focus on diabetes care Support and/or initiate insulin therapy in line with local and national guidelines Contribute to the ongoing development of clinical services and best practice Promote health, wellbeing and preventative care across our patient population Work collaboratively across all three sites
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
Your duties will include (but are not limited to):
Managing and delivering patient care within scheduled clinics Monitoring and supporting patients with long-term conditions (including diabetes, asthma, COPD, CHD, hypertension and CKD) Supporting medication reviews and optimisation (where appropriate to professional background) Providing immunisations (including flu and travel vaccines, where qualified) Performing or supporting procedures such as wound care, ECGs, phlebotomy and health checks (role dependent) Delivering lifestyle advice and structured education, particularly for diabetes Maintaining accurate electronic patient records and contributing to audit Supporting minor surgery and infection control processes You will also have the opportunity to undertake extended clinical duties such as:
Diabetes management, including insulin initiation and titration Supporting newly diagnosed diabetic patients Travel health clinics Child immunisations (where trained) Mental health and learning disability reviews Teaching and mentoring (where qualified)
About us
Do you want to join a team who are passionate about the care they offer to patients, who work together to deliver first class health services in beautiful South Devon? Our team recognises the many challenges facing Primary Care in todays world but is determined to find joy in our day-to-day work though innovation, collaboration and by working together as a committed team.
We have a list of 16,000 patients and are situated on the stunning South Devon coast, in the catchment area of three Grammar schools.
The Practice is part of the CCRG, a commercial research group offering opportunities for staff to be involved in commercial research studies, working with International Companies as well as a high number of NIHR Research Studies. The Practice and PCN were one of four pilot sites across Devon, offering additional appointment capacity to explore alternative models for managing urgent same day demand.
We work hard to ensure that the day-to-day work of our clinicians is achievable, allowing the job to be enjoyable and ensure resilience in the team. Our bespoke appointment system has been adapted to manage increased patient demand and allows all clinicians to manage their own workload and clinical day. We want to make your day manageable and successful, and we want to get you home to your families on time, at the end of the day.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Description
Brunel Medical Practice Diabetes Management Lead - Nurse/AHP/Pharmacist To Include Diabetes Initiation
Across three practice sites in Torquay Part-time / Full-time Salary dependent on experience Vacancy due to retirement
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated qualified healthcare professional (e.g. Nurse, Pharmacist, or Allied Health Professional) with a special interest in diabetes management and insulin initiation to join our friendly and supportive team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a well-established role, following the retirement of a valued and experienced colleague.
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care, with a strong focus on chronic disease management, particularly diabetes, supporting patients through treatment optimisation and insulin initiation, helping us to improve health outcomes for our patient population.
About the Role
Working closely with our Lead Practice Nurse, GP team, and wider multidisciplinary team, you will:
Deliver a wide range of clinical clinics and patient assessments Lead and support chronic disease management, with a focus on diabetes care Support and/or initiate insulin therapy in line with local and national guidelines Contribute to the ongoing development of clinical services and best practice Promote health, wellbeing and preventative care across our patient population Work collaboratively across all three sites
Key Responsibilities
Your duties will include (but are not limited to):
Managing and delivering patient care within scheduled clinics Monitoring and supporting patients with long-term conditions (including diabetes, asthma, COPD, CHD, hypertension and CKD) Supporting medication reviews and optimisation (where appropriate to professional background) Providing immunisations (including flu and travel vaccines, where qualified) Performing or supporting procedures such as wound care, ECGs, phlebotomy and health checks (role dependent) Delivering lifestyle advice and structured education, particularly for diabetes Maintaining accurate electronic patient records and contributing to audit Supporting minor surgery and infection control processes You will also have the opportunity to undertake extended clinical duties such as:
Diabetes management, including insulin initiation and titration Supporting newly diagnosed diabetic patients Travel health clinics Child immunisations (where trained) Mental health and learning disability reviews Teaching and mentoring (where qualified)
About You
We are looking for a compassionate and proactive healthcare professional committed to high standards of patient care.
Essential:
Registered healthcare professional (e.g. Nurse with NMC registration, Pharmacist with GPhC registration, or relevant HCPC registration) Minimum 3 years post-registration experience (primary care, community, or hospital) Experience or strong interest in chronic disease management Knowledge of diabetes care and willingness to support insulin initiation Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Desirable:
Experience in diabetes management and insulin initiation Independent prescribing qualification (or willingness to undertake) Relevant qualifications or training in long-term conditions Training in areas such as immunisations, asthma/COPD, or wound care Mentorship or teaching qualification
What We Offer
A supportive and welcoming team environment Opportunities for professional development and training The chance to shape and enhance diabetes care within the practice Flexible working arrangements where possible
Additional Information
The role requires working across three sites Occasional evening and weekend work may be required (e.g. flu clinics) All staff are expected to adhere to practice policies, confidentiality, and professional standards
How to Apply
If you are passionate about patient care and have a particular interest in diabetes management and insulin initiation, we would love to hear from you.
Benefits:
Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Application question(s):
Must be a registered healthcare professional (e.g. Nurse, Pharmacist, or Allied Health Professional)
Work Location: In person
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered healthcare professional (nurse with MNC registration, pharmacist with GPhC or relevant equivalent). Additional training in diabetes management and insulin initiation. Primary Care Experience Minimum 3 years post-registration experience (primary care, community, or hospital). Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills. Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Able to manage own workload within departmental priorities and protocols. Able to keep accurate electronic and manual records with appropriate audit trails.
Desirable
Independent prescribing qualification. Knowledge of EMIS. Relevant qualifications or training in long-term conditions. Mentorship or teaching qualification.
Experience Essential
Primary Care Experience
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 Brunel Medical Practice
Address St. Albans Road
Torquay
TQ1 3SL
Employer's website https://www.brunelmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)