Job Summary
We are currently looking to recruit a Practice Nurse with expertise in diabetes management to join our busy, friendly, hardworking, forward thinking general practice team on a part-time basis working 6 hours (one session) a week.
You will be an enthusiastic, caring and motivated nurse with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Diabetes Nurse to join our primary care team. The role involves delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to patients with all types of diabetes, supporting effective self-management and reducing complications. You will play a pivotal role in diabetes care planning, education, and clinical management within the general practice setting.
About Us
You will be joining a team of Two GP Partners, a salaried GP, three Advanced Care Practitioners providing acute appointments, Clinical Pharmacist, three Practice Nurses, a Health Care Assistant and two Nurse Associates.
We are a friendly practice, offering a supportive and collaborative team environment, where we encourage learning, development, and personal growth. Riverside Medical Practice is an active member of Stockton PCN supported by First Contact Practitioners, Social prescribers, Health & Wellbeing Coaches, and a Mental Health Practitioner.
We are a SystmOne Practice
Details
Date posted
16 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A5674-25-0002
Job locations
Riverside Medical Practice
Alma Street
Stockton-on-tees
Cleveland
TS18 2AP
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels
Deliver diabetes clinics, including routine reviews and follow-up appointments.
Undertake comprehensive diabetes assessments, including, blood pressure monitoring, blood glucose and HbA1c reviews.
Initiate and adjust diabetes treatments within a patient-specific directive (PSD) or under GP guidance, including insulin titration.
Provide structured education for newly diagnosed and long-term patients
Support lifestyle management including diet, physical activity, and smoking cessation.
Promote patient self-care and shared decision-making in diabetes management.
Liaise with multidisciplinary teams (GPs, dietitians, podiatrists etc) for coordinated care.
Participate in QOF (Quality and Outcomes Framework) monitoring and data collection.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with NMC and practice standards.
Stay current with NICE guidelines and emerging diabetes care pathways.
To provide general practice nurse duties in line with professional competence
Monitor and ensure the safe storage, rotation and disposal of medicines
Support and participate in shared learning within the practice Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate
Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels
Deliver diabetes clinics, including routine reviews and follow-up appointments.
Undertake comprehensive diabetes assessments, including, blood pressure monitoring, blood glucose and HbA1c reviews.
Initiate and adjust diabetes treatments within a patient-specific directive (PSD) or under GP guidance, including insulin titration.
Provide structured education for newly diagnosed and long-term patients
Support lifestyle management including diet, physical activity, and smoking cessation.
Promote patient self-care and shared decision-making in diabetes management.
Liaise with multidisciplinary teams (GPs, dietitians, podiatrists etc) for coordinated care.
Participate in QOF (Quality and Outcomes Framework) monitoring and data collection.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with NMC and practice standards.
Stay current with NICE guidelines and emerging diabetes care pathways.
To provide general practice nurse duties in line with professional competence
Monitor and ensure the safe storage, rotation and disposal of medicines
Support and participate in shared learning within the practice Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate
Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Qualification in diabetes care
Person Specification
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Qualification in diabetes care
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
Riverside Medical Practice
Address
Riverside Medical Practice
Alma Street
Stockton-on-tees
Cleveland
TS18 2AP
Employer's website
http://www.theriversidemedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Riverside Medical Practice
Address
Riverside Medical Practice
Alma Street
Stockton-on-tees
Cleveland
TS18 2AP
Employer's website
http://www.theriversidemedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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