Diabetic Practice Nurse

Kent LMC; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Free onsite parking

Job summary

The Kent Local Medical Committee seeks a proactive Practice Nurse specialising in diabetes for a GP practice in Tunbridge Wells. The role focuses on delivering high-quality nursing care within a supportive multidisciplinary team, with scope to develop clinical skills in a busy primary care setting.

Essential duties include diabetic care, immunisations, cervical cytology, wound care, and chronic disease monitoring, with opportunities for professional development and NHS pension benefits.

Qualifications

• Diabetic care expertise.
• Immunisation/vaccination duties.
• Cervical cytology (smear taking).
• Complex wound care and dressings.
• Health promotion and preventative care.
• Infection prevention and control.
• Chronic disease monitoring in primary care.

Skills

Diabetic Care

Childhood immunisations

Cervical cytology

Wound care

Health promotion

Infection control

Chronic disease monitoring

Job description

Job Details

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Practice Nurse specialising in diabetes to join our friendly and supportive primary care team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Practice Nurse or a nurse looking to further develop their clinical skills within a busy GP practice.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality nursing care to our patient population and work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred care.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Diabetic Care
• Childhood immunisations and vaccinations
• Cervical cytology (smear taking)
• Complex wound care and dressings
• Health promotion and preventative care
• Infection prevention and control
• Chronic disease monitoring and general nursing duties within primary care

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Asthma reviews
• COPD reviews
• Anticoagulation monitoring (INR clinics)
• Spirometry

What We Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Free onsite parking

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

We welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about making a difference in patient care and who thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Experience

Practice Nurse: 1 year (preferred)

Location

The Medical Centre 12a Greggs wood Road Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3JL