Lead Practice Nurse - Diabetes & Long-Term Care

Queen Square Medical Practice; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

NHS Fleet car lease scheme

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Queen Square Medical Practice in Lancaster is seeking an experienced Practice Nurse with a focus on diabetes management to join our clinical team. The role involves leading diabetes care, performing comprehensive reviews and annual assessments, and supporting QoF obligations in a busy GP practice.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in general practice nursing, confidence in diabetes management across long-term conditions, and NHS-compatible professional standards.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Practice Nurse.
• Experience leading diabetes reviews and management.
• Knowledge of NICE guidance for diabetes care.
• Ability to work autonomously within scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support delivery of diabetes care in the practice.
• Undertake comprehensive diabetes reviews and annual assessments.
• Support QoF and quality indicators related to diabetes care.
• Interpret investigation results and optimise diabetes management.

Skills

Diabetes care

Long-term condition management

Autonomous practice

Clinical assessment

Education

RGN/NMC registered

Diabetes management qualification

Tools

Clinical IT systems

Job description

Queen Square Medical Practice in Lancaster is seeking an experienced Practice Nurse with a focus on diabetes management to join our clinical team. The role involves leading diabetes care, performing comprehensive reviews and annual assessments, and supporting QoF obligations in a busy GP practice.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in general practice nursing, confidence in diabetes management across long-term conditions, and NHS-compatible professional standards.