About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join our primary care team. The successful candidate will provide expert clinical management for patients with diabetes, supporting early intervention, effective disease management, and the prevention of long-term complications.
Main duties of the job
Working collaboratively with GPs, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, and the wider multidisciplinary team, the post holder will deliver specialist diabetes clinics, provide patient education, support self-management, and contribute to the ongoing development of diabetes services within the practice.
A key part of this role will also include undertaking general practice nursing duties, working flexibly within the wider nursing team to support core general practice services, including chronic disease management, long-term condition reviews, vaccinations, and routine treatment room activities.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and proactive nurse to play a key role in improving patient outcomes, enhancing the quality of care, and supporting the practice in delivering evidence-based diabetes management in line with national and local guidelines.
About us
We are a busy and well-established teaching GP practice located in Luton town centre, serving a diverse patient population of approximately 17,000 patients. The practice is led by two GP partners and supported by a strong multidisciplinary team.
As a training practice, we are committed to supporting the development of future healthcare professionals and fostering a culture of learning, reflection, and continuous improvement. We actively support GP trainees and other learners, promoting evidence-based practice and professional development across the team.
Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, physician associates, clinical pharmacists, paramedics, minor illness nurses, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, and administrative staff, all working collaboratively to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. We place a strong emphasis on teamwork, shared learning, and supporting each other to meet the needs of our local population.
As an urban practice, we manage a wide range of clinical presentations and long-term conditions, with a strong focus on structured chronic disease management, prevention, and addressing health inequalities within our local community.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as a Diabetes Specialist Nurse within our busy GP practice in Luton, serving a population of approximately 17,000 patients.
The role involves delivering high-quality diabetes care, including patient assessment, initiation and adjustment of treatment, and ongoing monitoring in line with current guidelines. A key focus will be supporting patients with self-management and reducing diabetes-related complications through education and regular clinical review, including structured diabetes reviews and annual assessments.
The post holder will work closely with the wider clinical team, including GPs, physician associates, clinical pharmacists, paramedics, nurses, healthcare assistants, and administrative staff, to support coordinated patient care.
The role includes participation in QOF-related work, including diabetes reviews, recall systems, and supporting achievement of practice quality targets.
In addition, the post holder will support general practice nursing duties, including chronic disease management, long-term condition reviews, immunisations, and treatment room work.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience managing patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in a primary care, community, or specialist setting. Experience initiating, monitoring, and adjusting diabetes treatments, including insulin therapy. Experience undertaking comprehensive clinical assessments and developing personalised care plans. Experience maintaining accurate clinical records and using electronic patient record systems.
Desirable
Experience working within general practice or a primary care setting. Experience supporting achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets and long-term condition reviews. Experience managing patients using diabetes technologies, including continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems and insulin pumps. Experience supporting patients with complex diabetes and multiple long-term conditions. Knowledge of Systmone
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to diabetes care. Diabetes qualification at diploma level or equivalent specialist diabetes training and experience.
Desirable
Independent/Supplementary Nurse Prescriber qualification. Degree-level qualification or postgraduate study in diabetes care or a related field. Membership of a recognised professional diabetes organisation, such as Diabetes UK or the Primary Care Diabetes Society.
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 Medici Medical Practice
Address 3 Windsor Street
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU1 3UA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.medicipractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)