Practice Nurse - Diabetes

NHS; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy GP practice is seeking a practice nurse to cover maternity leave. The role involves management of diabetes, performing checks, and providing care to patients. Applicants must hold a relevant nursing degree and current NMC registration. Ideal candidates will have general practice experience and be enthusiastic about working as part of a team. The role offers flexible working hours in Colchester, potentially as a fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration with an active PIN is required.
• General practice experience is preferred.
• Proactive and flexible team player.

Responsibilities

• Management of diabetes and related healthcare tasks.
• Perform various patient checks and care processes.
• Document patient information accurately.

Skills

Diabetes management

Wound care

Phlebotomy

Contraceptive checks

Education

Relevant nursing degree

Tools

Emis Web

Job description

Job summary

East Hill Surgery is a busy town centre GP Practice looking to recruit a practice nurse to join our nursing team to cover maternity leave, primarily covering our diabetic clinics.

Main duties of the job

• Management of diabetes
• Cervical cytology
• Childrens immunisations
• Wound care
• Blood pressure checks
• Contraceptive checks
• ECGs
• Injectable medication
• Health checks
• Phlebotomy

About us

East Hill Surgery is a GP training practice and we actively support and encourage career development. We are a busy, effective and well-organised training GMS practice with 4 GP partners and 2 salaried GPs. We have streamlined processes, 9,000 patients, an excellent reputation and are located in the centre of Colchester City. We have a Good CQC rating and high achievement for QoF.

Details Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience - TBC

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

28847

Job locations

78 East Hill

Colchester

Essex

CO1 2QS

Job description Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Job description Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• A relevant nursing degree.
• Current NMC registration with an active PIN.

Experience Essential

• We are looking for an NMC registered nurse, ideally with general practice experience who is proactive, enthusiastic and willing to be flexible and work as part of a team.
• Diabetes management knowledge/experience essential.
• Knowledge of Emis Web is desirable but full training would be provided.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• A relevant nursing degree.
• Current NMC registration with an active PIN.

Experience Essential

• We are looking for an NMC registered nurse, ideally with general practice experience who is proactive, enthusiastic and willing to be flexible and work as part of a team.
• Diabetes management knowledge/experience essential.
• Knowledge of Emis Web is desirable but full training would be provided.

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

Primary Care Careers

Address

78 East Hill

Colchester

Essex

CO1 2QS

Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

78 East Hill

Colchester

Essex

CO1 2QS

Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)