Lead Practice Nurse: Diabetes & Chronic Care (Flexible)

Chastleton Medical Group; North East; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Chastleton Medical Group in County Durham is seeking an experienced Lead Practice Nurse to lead the nursing team and develop services focused on diabetes care and chronic disease management. You will drive patient-centred care, governance, and service improvement across long-term conditions.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care, mentor junior staff, and contribute to audits and public health initiatives, while maintaining high standards of professional

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration.
• Postgraduate certification in long-term conditions care or public health initiatives.
• Evidence of working at an enhanced level of practice and leading long-term conditions management/quality improvement.
• Mentor or teaching qualification.
• Completed or working towards formal infection prevention and control training.
• Family planning qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the practice nursing team.
• Support long-term condition management, especially diabetes.
• Undertake chronic disease reviews including diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease.
• Collaborate with GPs, pharmacists, healthcare assistants and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Support achievement of QOF targets and service development initiatives.
• Deliver evidence-based care and promote patient self-management.
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement projects.
• Prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice.
• Teach patients and their families on how to manage their condition.
• Participate in governance and professional development activities.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Chronic disease management

Diabetes care

Patient education

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC)

Postgraduate certification in long-term conditions/public health

Tools

IPC training

IT systems proficiency

Job description

Chastleton Medical Group in County Durham is seeking an experienced Lead Practice Nurse to lead the nursing team and develop services focused on diabetes care and chronic disease management. You will drive patient-centred care, governance, and service improvement across long-term conditions.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care, mentor junior staff, and contribute to audits and public health initiatives, while maintaining high standards of professional