Practice Nurse / Diabetes Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a practice nurse with a diabetes focus across the Dordon and Polesworth surgeries in Rural Warwickshire North PCN. You will manage Type 2 diabetes care, including insulin initiation, and conduct long-term condition reviews within a multidisciplinary GP team.

The role involves immunisations, wound care, cytology, and routine health checks, working alongside GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, HCAs and admin staff across both sites, with a clear path to

Qualifications

• Existing diabetes management qualification or experience, or strong motivation to undertake diabetes training.
• Solid clinical skills and adaptability.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients with Type 2 diabetes, including insulin initiation and complex long-term condition reviews.
• Deliver treatment room services including immunisations, wound care, cytology and routine health checks.
• Work alongside GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, HCAs and administrative staff across both surgery sites.
• Drive proactive, long-term health outcomes for the Dordon and Polesworth communities.

Skills

Diabetes management

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Education

Diabetes training qualification

Job description

A practice nurse post with a diabetes focus, based across the Dordon and Polesworth surgeries of the Rural Warwickshire North Primary Care Network. The work centres on managing patients with Type 2 diabetes, including insulin initiation and complex long-term condition reviews, alongside treatment room services such as immunisations, wound care and cytology. The post suits nurses with diabetes experience or a firm wish to train towards Diabetes Specialist Nurse, working within a multidisciplinary team of GPs and advanced practitioners. Current NMC registration as an adult nurse is required.

What the job involves

• Manage patients with Type 2 diabetes, including insulin initiation and complex long-term condition reviews
• Deliver treatment room services including immunisations, wound care, cytology and routine health checks
• Work alongside GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, HCAs and administrative staff across both surgery sites
• Drive proactive, long-term health outcomes for the Dordon and Polesworth communities

What’s required

Qualifications

• Existing diabetes management qualification or experience, or strong motivation to undertake diabetes training

Registration & licences

• Current NMC registration as an adult registered nurse

Skills & knowledge

• Solid clinical skills and adaptability
• Excellent communication skills

Other

• Desire to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary primary care team