Diabetes Lead Nurse

NHS; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established GP practice in Oxford is seeking an experienced Diabetes Lead Nurse to manage diabetes care. The role involves direct patient management, education, and mentoring of clinical staff, ensuring high-quality care for patients living with diabetes.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

Opportunities for further training and career development

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a valid NMC PIN.
• Significant experience in managing diabetes within a primary care setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the diabetes service within the practice.
• Provide expert clinical advice for patients with diabetes.
• Deliver structured diabetes education for patients.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Postgraduate qualification in diabetes management

Job description

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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 Diabetes Specialist Nurse and Diabetes Lead GP 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.

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 Diabetes Specialist Nurse and Diabetes Lead GP 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

• Lead and coordinate the diabetes service within the practice, ensuring high standards of care.
• Work alongside the Diabetes Specialist Nurse and Diabetes Lead GP 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.
  
  

This job description is not exhaustive and is intended to be an outline only. Changes may be made by agreement at any time.

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, and we are looking for a proactive and experienced Diabetes Lead Nurse to enhance our services for patients living with diabetes.

Date posted

06 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A2442-25-0002

Job locations

Osler Road

Headington

Oxford

Oxon

OX3 9BP

Kennington Health Centre

200 Kennington Road

Kennington

Oxford

OX1 5PY

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Diabetes Lead Nurse Location: The Manor Surgery and Kennington Health Centre, Oxford Salary: Dependent on experience Hours: Minimum of 3 days per week

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, and we are looking for a proactive and experienced Diabetes Lead Nurse to enhance our services for patients living with diabetes.

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 Diabetes Specialist Nurse and Diabetes Lead GP 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the diabetes service within the practice, ensuring high standards of care.
• Work alongside the Diabetes Specialist Nurse and Diabetes Lead GP 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.
  
  

This job description is not exhaustive and is intended to be an outline only. Changes may be made by agreement at any time.

Essential Requirements:

• 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.
  
  

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.
  
  

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!

To Apply: Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the post requirements to Tracy Meeson at or apply via NHS jobs.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Diabetes Lead Nurse Location: The Manor Surgery and Kennington Health Centre, Oxford Salary: Dependent on experience Hours: Minimum of 3 days per week

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!

To Apply: Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the post requirements to Tracy Meeson at or apply via NHS jobs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential Requirements:
• 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
  
  

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
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Essential Requirements:
• 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
  
  

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
  
  

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).

Additional information

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 Surgery

Address

Osler Road

Headington

Oxford

Oxon

OX3 9BP

Employer's website

https://Manorsurgeryoxford.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Manor Surgery

Address

Osler Road

Headington

Oxford

Oxon

OX3 9BP

Employer's website

https://Manorsurgeryoxford.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals

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