Practice Nurse (Diabetes)

NHS; Crawley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join their team in Crawley. The role involves delivering high-quality care focused on diabetes management, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, and providing education to empower patients. Ideal candidates should be NMC Registered Practice Nurses with experience in general practice and chronic disease management. A supportive work environment and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Sociable working hours

Supportive and friendly working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in diabetes care.
• Ability to manage chronic diseases like asthma and hypertension.
• Excellent communication skills to educate patients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care focused on diabetes management.
• Perform clinical assessments and manage treatment plans.
• Educate patients on diabetes self-management.

Skills

Patient education

Chronic disease management

Communication

Education

NMC Registered Practice Nurse

Experience of working in general practice

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a diabetes specialist nurse to join our friendly and forward-thinking team at Bridge Medical Centre in Three Bridges, Crawley. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients with diabetes by providing specialist care, structured reviews, and expert guidance to help them manage their condition effectively. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will assess, treat, and support patients, optimising treatment plans and empowering them with the knowledge to take control of their health. You will also contribute to service development, ensuring high standards of diabetes care within the practice. We offer sociable working hours, a supportive team environment, and opportunities for professional growth, making this role ideal for an experienced nurse looking to advance their career in primary care.

If you are passionate about diabetes care and want to be part of a dynamic and patient-focused practice, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care with a strong focus on diabetes management, chronic disease care, and patient education.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with diabetes, including insulin initiation and medication reviews.
• Provide highly specialised advice on complex diabetes management to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals, ensuring safe and effective treatment.
• Conduct NHS health checks, blood pressure monitoring, ECGs, spirometry (optional), and general nursing responsibilities.
• Manage chronic disease conditions such as asthma, COPD, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease.
• Support IUD insertions, and provide contraception and sexual health advice.
• Educate patients to self-manage their condition and promote adherence to treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate patient records, participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to practice protocols and guidelines to enhance diabetes care.

Key responsibilities also include establishing and maintaining effective communication with patients, carers, and the wider healthcare team, and acting as a resource for specialist diabetes advice.

About us

Bridge Medical Centre is a well-established and forward-thinking GP practice in Three Bridges, Crawley. Our team includes three GP partners, two physician associates, two salaried GPs, four paramedic practitioners, and a dedicated nursing and administrative team. We are part of the Crawley Care Collaborative PCN and work closely with additional roles such as clinical pharmacists, mental health practitioners, and care coordinators. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment, where teamwork, professional development, and high-quality patient care are at the heart of what we do.

We encourage innovation and continuous learning and regularly celebrate our teams hard work and achievements.

Benefits

• Sociable working hours with a focus on work-life balance.
• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A multidisciplinary approach to patient care.

If you are passionate about diabetes management and looking for an opportunity to develop your career in primary care, we would love to hear from you.

Job responsibilities

Job Description: Diabetes Specialist Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible to

The diabetes specialist nurse is responsible to the partners for clinical matters and to the practice manager for non-clinical matters.

Purpose of the Role

The role involves delivering high-quality nursing care with a strong focus on diabetes management, chronic disease care, and patient education. The postholder will provide structured diabetes reviews, assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individual treatment plans, and offer expert guidance to optimise patient care.

The role also includes working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure a proactive, patient-centred approach to diabetes management, focusing on prevention, treatment optimisation, and self-management support.

Scope of the Role

• Perform clinical assessments, initiate and adjust diabetes treatments, and provide structured education to empower patients.
• Conduct chronic disease management clinics, including insulin initiation, medication reviews, and ongoing monitoring.
• Act as a resource for patients, carers, and other healthcare professionals, offering highly specialised advice on diabetes management.
• Ensure adherence to national guidelines and local protocols in all aspects of diabetes care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic and written patient records.
• Participate in clinical audits and contribute to quality improvement initiatives related to diabetes management.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care and Clinical Duties

• Conduct comprehensive diabetes care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term condition management.
• Perform NHS health checks, blood pressure monitoring, ECGs, spirometry (Optional), and pathology sampling.
• Provide wound care, ulcer management, and routine immunisations, including flu, pneumococcal, and pertussis vaccinations.
• Offer lifestyle and preventative health advice, including smoking cessation, weight management, and dietary education.
• Deliver structured patient education on diabetes self-management and treatment adherence.
• Assist with minor surgical procedures, including joint injections and IUD insertions.
• Ensure safe medication administration in accordance with clinical guidelines and written medical authorisation.

Chronic Disease Management

• Lead on diabetes management, including insulin initiation, medication optimisation, and individualised care planning.
• Manage other chronic conditions such as asthma, COPD, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease as part of QOF activities.
• Monitor disease progression and adjust care plans accordingly, ensuring holistic, patient-centred care.
• Provide contraception and sexual health advice and refer patients as appropriate.

Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with GPs, practice nurses, paramedic practitioners, and clinical pharmacists to provide integrated care.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with patients, carers, and external healthcare professionals.
• Offer specialist advice and training to colleagues on diabetes management.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.

Clinical Governance and Record-Keeping

• Maintain comprehensive, accurate, and contemporaneous patient records in accordance with practice policies.
• Ensure compliance with infection control, health and safety, and safeguarding procedures.
• Participate in clinical audits, peer reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of practice protocols and guidelines.

Professional Development and Training

• Keep up to date with national guidelines and best practices in diabetes care.
• Engage in ongoing professional development, including attending relevant training sessions and maintaining a personal development portfolio.
• Participate in staff appraisals and clinical supervision.
• Support and mentor junior nursing staff as required.

Confidentiality and Equality

• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding patient and practice information in line with the Data Protection Act and GDPR.
• Comply with the practices equality and diversity policies, ensuring all patients are treated with dignity and respect.

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Practice Nurse
• NMC
• Experience of working in general Practice
• Experience of QOF

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.