Practice Nurse (Diabetes)

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

Job summary

A dynamic GP practice is seeking a proactive Practice Nurse with expertise in diabetes management. The role involves delivering high-quality care for diabetes patients, supporting self-management, and contributing to care planning. The practice values a friendly workplace, offering a supportive environment for career growth. Ideal candidates are NMC Registered Nurses with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, caring and motivated nurse.
• Experience in diabetes management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to diabetes patients.
• Support effective self-management and reduce complications.
• Participate in diabetes care planning and education.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Job description

We are currently looking to recruit a Practice Nurse with expertise in diabetes management to join our busy, friendly, hardworking, forward thinking general practice team.

You will be an enthusiastic, caring and motivated nurse with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.

Please see the job description and person specification for full details.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Diabetes Nurse to join our primary care team. The role involves delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to patients with all types of diabetes, supporting effective self-management and reducing complications. You will play a pivotal role in diabetes care planning, education, and clinical management within the general practice setting.

About us

The Bay Medical Practice is a dynamic and welcoming GP practice serving 27,500 patients across sites, both just steps away from beautiful sandy beaches. We’re proud to be a forward thinking, innovative practice that combines high quality healthcare with a supportive, inclusive atmosphere.

Our multidisciplinary team includes 14 GP Partners, 5 Salaried GPs, an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, First Contact Practitioners (MSK), Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACP), Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Mental Health Practitioners, Mental Health Access Co-ordinators, Social Prescribers and a Health and Wellbeing Coaches. Together, we provide comprehensive, patient-centred care that meets the diverse needs of our community.

At The Bay Medical Practice, we’re more than just colleagues – we’re a close-knit team. We believe that a positive, friendly workplace leads to better patient care, and we’re committed to ensuring every team member feels valued. We regularly host social events to strengthen our bonds and make work more enjoyable.

We also take pride in our innovative services, like our ACP run home visiting service, and our highly skilled admin team ensures smooth workflow optimisation. If you’re looking for a professional yet welcoming environment where you can grow your career and enjoy being part of a supportive team, The Bay Medical Practice is the place for you.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Diabetes Nurse to join our primary care team. The role involves delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to patients with all types of diabetes, supporting effective self-management and reducing complications. You will play a pivotal role in diabetes care planning, education, and clinical management within the general practice setting.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse
• For full details please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification

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.