Diabetes Practice Nurse

NHS; Dorking; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Dorking is looking for an experienced Diabetic Practice Nurse to lead and deliver high-quality diabetes services. This role involves managing a defined caseload, working collaboratively with healthcare professionals, and providing education to patients. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in diabetes management, a registered nursing qualification, and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience managing diabetes and chronic diseases.
• Strong IT skills for clinical record-keeping.
• Excellent communication with patients and healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead diabetes clinics, ensuring high-quality care.
• Develop patient care plans and monitor progress.
• Educate patients on diabetes management and self-care.

Skills

Diabetes management

Patient education

Clinical IT skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Registered General Nurse

Qualification in Diabetes

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking to recruit an experienced Diabetic Practice Nurse at our highly successful 14,000 patient practice in Dorking.

Hours for this post: 25 to 37.5 hours a week.

We are a friendly practice with a large supportive nursing team.

Main Duties

To lead and deliver a high-quality, evidence-based diabetes service for the practice population. The postholder will manage a defined caseload of adults living with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, providing assessment, treatment, education, and ongoing review to optimise care, prevent complications, and support self‑management.

They will work collaboratively with GPs, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, and allied health professionals to ensure safe, consistent, and coordinated care across the patient journey. The postholder will also act as a clinical resource within the practice, contributing to the professional development of colleagues and the continuous improvement of diabetes care.

About Us

Medwyn Surgery is a well‑established GP practice located in the heart of Dorking, Surrey, serving a growing patient population of over 14,000. Our mission is to deliver the highest standard of primary healthcare, encompassing not only medical treatment but also comprehensive health information, community engagement, and fostering strong doctor‑patient relationships.

Operating from the purpose‑built Medwyn Centre on Reigate Road, our facility offers a modern and accessible environment for both patients and staff. The Centre houses a range of services including Medwyn Surgery, physiotherapy, podiatry, community health staff, conference and meeting facilities, a pharmacy, audiometry services, and various services provided by sessional medical practitioners.

The Centre is fully accessible with step‑free access, wheelchair‑friendly facilities, an induction loop, and a disabled toilet. Additional amenities include CCTV for security, comfort cooling, and automated check‑in and patient calling systems, contributing to a comfortable and efficient healthcare environment.

Medwyn Surgery offers a full range of enhanced services, including improved access appointments every weekday evening and on Saturdays, accommodating patients who require flexibility in scheduling.

Details

• Posted: 08 December 2025
• Pay Scheme: Other
• Salary: £43,914.92 to £49,956.64 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time
• Reference number: A2589‑25‑0006
• Location: Reigate Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1SD

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Patient Care & Management

• Maintain a defined caseload of patients with diabetes, delivering ongoing assessment, monitoring, review, and follow‑up.
• Undertake complex assessments, develop individualized care plans, monitor investigations (HbA1c, lipids, renal function, etc.).
• Initiate, titrate, adjust and monitor diabetes medications, including insulin therapies.
• Educate patients in self‑management, provide structured education programmes (DESMOND/DAFNE), conduct group and one‑to‑one sessions.
• Identify and refer patients with complications; provide telephone, virtual, or in‑person follow‑up; undertake home visits when necessary.
• Ensure continuity of care and coordinate with secondary care and community services.

2. Clinical Leadership & Service Development

• Lead and coordinate diabetes clinics, scheduling, patient recall and quality assurance.
• Develop, implement, and review local pathways, policies, and protocols.
• Audit and monitor diabetes care metrics, drive improvement initiatives.
• Act as a specialist resource and mentor for practice staff.
• Deliver or facilitate in‑house training and case‑based discussions.
• Contribute to health promotion and prevention programmes.
• Liaise closely with local diabetes networks and secondary care providers.
• Support implementation of new technologies such as CGM and digital tools.
• Lead or contribute to quality improvement projects and service redesign.

3. Professional and Quality Assurance Duties

• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of national and local diabetes guidance.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with NMC and practice standards.
• Participate in clinical governance processes, risk management, incident review, medicines safety.
• Undertake regular audits, service evaluation, research, outcome measurement.
• Engage in continuing professional development (CPD) and reflective practice.
• Maintain professional registration and, if applicable, independent prescribing qualification.
• Adhere to the NMC Code, confidentiality, data protection and safeguarding.

Administrative and Professional Responsibilities

• Accurately record all consultations, care plans and interventions on the clinical system.
• Ensure appropriate coding to support QOF and enhanced service reporting.
• Maintain and review diabetes registers.
• Contribute to data collection, audits, and reporting.
• Participate in policy review and development.
• Attend clinical meetings, case reviews, and multidisciplinary discussions.
• Maintain active NMC registration, attend training, study days and supervision.
• Maintain confidential, safeguarding, equality and diversity commitments.
• Participate in CPD and annual performance reviews.

Person Specification

• Experience (Essential)
  • Experience with diabetes and other chronic disease management.
  • Experience working autonomously.
  • Experience of infection prevention and control measures.
• Clinical Knowledge and Skills (Essential)
  • Work within own scope of practice and know when to refer to GPs.
  • Strong clinical system IT knowledge and accurate clinical note recording.
  • Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively.
  • Understand safeguarding adults and children; knowledge of GP surgeries, QOF, enhanced service.
  • Communicate and understand patient needs.
• Qualifications (Essential)
  • Registered General Nurse.
  • Qualification in Diabetes.
  • Evidence or experience at relevant level of practice.
• Desirable
  • Broad knowledge of clinical governance.
  • Awareness of public health issues locally.
  • Knowledge of national standards (NICE guidelines).
  • Mentor or teaching qualification.
  • Non‑Medical Prescriber.
  • Robust communicational skills and sensitivity.
• Personal Qualities (Essential)
  • Effective time management, planning and organising.
  • Follow legal, ethical and professional policies.
  • Proficient IT skills, word processing, email and internet.
  • Use own initiative, discretion, and sensitivity.
  • Respect diversity and work with all backgrounds.
  • Identify and manage risks.
  • Teamwork and autonomy.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and a courteous telephone manner.
  • Commitment to professional development, CPD evidence, and occupational health clearance.
  • Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
  • Evidence of CPD and professional revalidation.

Other Information

Disability Conditions:

• This post requires a full‑time or part‑time commitment of 25–37.5 hours per week.
• Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
• Applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check.
• Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 applies.