Diabetes Nurse

NHS; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Northampton is seeking an enthusiastic diabetes nurse to lead the management and education of diabetes patients. This part-time role involves running clinics, collaborating with GPs, and delivering comprehensive care and education. Successful candidates will have a relevant nursing degree and experience in diabetes management. The position offers negotiable salary, NHS pension and flexible working options, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in patient care.

Benefits

NHS pension

Flexible working options

Negotiable salary depending on experience

Qualifications

• A relevant nursing degree.
• Current NMC registration with an active PIN.
• Experience in diabetes management and patient education.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to evidence‑based practice and continued learning.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with GPs and the clinical team.
• Run nurse-led diabetes clinics.
• Assess and develop treatment programmes for patients.
• Deliver comprehensive diabetes care and patient education.
• Maintain effective communication with patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Diabetes management

Patient education

Education

Relevant nursing degree

Current NMC registration with an active PIN

Tools

EMIS

SystmOne

Job description

Job Summary

Woodview Medical Centre are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated diabetes nurse to join our team and take a leading role in the management and education of patients with diabetes across our practice population. This position is offered on a part‑time basis for 2-3 sessions per week, depending on availability.

Main duties of the job

• Work collaboratively with GPs and the wider clinical team to meet the needs of patients supporting the delivery of both drug and non‑drug based treatment plans.
• Run nurse‑led diabetes clinics and support QOF achievement.
• Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate treatment programmes that optimise the health and well being of patients in conjunction with the patient and/or their carers.
• Deliver comprehensive diabetes care, including reviews and patient education.
• Maintain effective communication with patients and/or carers to act as a first point of call for diabetes related issues.
• Refer newly diagnosed patients to DESMOND.
• Request and interpret diagnostic investigations and inform patients of results.
• Discuss medication changes to achieve target HbA1c and lipid levels.
• Promote self‑management, lifestyle modification, and preventative care.
• Proactively identify and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing complications associated with diabetes and manage these patients.
• Identify vulnerable groups and provide support, care and education to enable them to be self‑caring.
• Monitor blood pressures and QRISK.
• Provide weight management advice and discuss and plan weight management programmes with patients and refer as necessary.
• To be able to provide diabetic care for patients in their own home if required would be desirable.
• Work in close liaison with specialist tissue viability and podiatry services where necessary.

About Us

We are a friendly, forward‑thinking training practice caring for approximately 11,000 patients. Our dedicated multidisciplinary team includes GPs, practice nurses, HCAs, clinical pharmacists, and allied health professionals. We pride ourselves on providing high‑quality, patient‑centred care and supporting the development of both staff and trainees in a positive learning environment.

Northampton is a vibrant town with plenty to offer in the way of parks, leisure facilities, restaurants and bars, good schools and a University. It is surrounded by leafy villages yet is close to the MI and only 1 hour by train from central London.

On Offer

• Established training practice
• High QOF achieving plus range of Enhanced Services
• SystmOne surgery
• List size 11,000
• CQC Rating Good
• Member of MWeb PCN with complement of ARRS staff
• Salary negotiable depending on experience
• NHS pension
• Flexible working options

Details

Date posted: 01 December 2025

Pay scheme: (none supplied)

Other: (none supplied)

Salary: Depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part‑time

Reference number: 29065‑1

Job locations: 26 Holmecross Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 8AW

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• A relevant nursing degree.
• Current NMC registration with an active PIN.

Experience (Essential)

• Experience in diabetes management and patient education.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to evidence‑based practice and continued learning.

Desirable

• Primary care experience.
• Diabetes diploma or equivalent qualification (MSc desirable but not essential).
• Experience using EMIS/SystmOne.

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.

Employer details

Employer name: Primary Care Careers
Address: 26 Holmecross Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 8AW
Employer’s website: https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/