About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Diabetes Nurse to join our established diabetes team. The successful candidate will work closely with our Diabetes Lead GP and existing Diabetes Nurse to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.
Main duties of the job
The role will focus on the day-to-day clinical management of patients with diabetes, including reviews, treatment optimisation, and patient education. You will play an important role in supporting the delivery of a safe, efficient, and patient-centred diabetes service within the practice.
About us
We are a well-established GP practice in Oxford serving a patient population of 26,000 across two sites, the Manor Surgery and Kennington Health Centre. Our dedicated and multidisciplinary team is committed to delivering high-quality patient care.
Job description Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver high-quality diabetes care through routine reviews, treatment optimisation, and ongoing patient management. Work collaboratively with the Diabetes Lead GP and wider diabetes team to manage patients with both routine and more complex needs. Provide patient education and support to promote self-management and lifestyle interventions. Accurately document consultations, clinical decisions, and management plans in real time using EMIS. Contribute to the effective management of the diabetes workload, including supporting triage and follow-up where appropriate. Work within agreed clinical pathways and protocols in line with national and local guidance. Support the wider clinical team with diabetes-related queries where appropriate. Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and audits within the diabetes service. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of diabetes care through continuous professional development. Engage in collaborative working with local diabetes services, secondary care, and community teams.
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills Essential
Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
Familiarity with primary care systems such as EMIS
Qualifications Essential
Essential Requirements Registered Nurse with a valid NMC PIN. Experience in managing all types of diabetes (with an emphasis on type 2) within a primary care or community setting Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a multidisciplinary team. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage workload efficiently Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Desirable
Postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience in diabetes management. Independent prescribing qualification Experience in service development and quality improvement. Familiarity with primary care systems such as EMIS.
Experience Essential
Experience in managing all types of diabetes (with an emphasis on type 2) within a primary care or community setting
Desirable
Experience in service development and quality improvement. Familiarity with primary care systems such as EMIS.
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 The Manor Group
Address Osler Road
Oxford
OX3 9BP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://Manorsurgeryoxford.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)