Practice Nurse with an interest in Diabetes / Diabetes Nurse

NHS; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Lincolnshire is seeking a Diabetes Nurse to deliver high-quality care in nurse-led diabetes clinics for Type 1 and Type 2 patients. Candidates must be NMC Registered Nurses with experience in diabetes care and strong communication skills. This role offers opportunities for professional development and supports a friendly team environment.

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse (RN) qualification required.
• Experience or willingness to train in insulin initiation and titration.
• Prior experience in primary care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver independently manage nurse-led diabetes clinics for Type 1 and Type 2 patients.
• Undertake diabetes reviews, including blood glucose monitoring.
• Provide structured education and lifestyle advice, supporting self-management.

Skills

Experience in diabetes care

Excellent communication skills

Patient education experience

Ability to work independently

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (RN)

Diabetes Qualification/Diploma

Tools

EMIS Web

Job description

Job Summary

Would you like to join a friendly supportive team to provide high quality care to our patient population? If so, come and join us!

We have a vacancy for part time or full time Diabetes Nurse or Specialist Diabetes Nurse to join our team at our surgeries located at Long Sutton and Sutton Bridge in Lincolnshire and border Cambridgeshire and Norfolk.

Main duties of the job

Provide a range of nursing assessments and provide appropriate care/ treatment in conjunction with our GPs. Adhere to the practices policies and procedures and guidelines at all times. Knowledge of QOF/ DESMOND/Audits.

About Us

Suttons Medical group is a rural GP practice over two sites serving a population over 16,000 patients. We are a supportive and friendly patient centred team and pride ourselves on delivering personalised, proactive care.

Details

Date posted

02 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A5609-25-0003

Job locations

Sutton Medical Group

Trafalgar Square

Long Sutton

Spalding

Lincolnshire

PE12 9HB

Job Description

Job responsibilities

• Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Deliver independently manage nurse-led diabetes clinics for Type 1 and Type 2 patients.
• Undertake diabetes reviews, including blood glucose monitoring, foot examinations, and risk assessments.
• Where required initiate and manage insulin and oral hypoglycaemic medications in line with guidelines.
• Provide structured education and lifestyle advice, supporting self-management (e.g. DESMOND).
• Monitor and optimise glycaemic control and other cardiovascular risk factors.
• Support patients with complex diabetes needs and comorbidities.
• Maintain accurate patient records and use EMIS Web effectively for clinical documentation, recalls, and audits.
• Support practice achievement of QOF and IIF diabetes targets.
• Collaborate with GPs, practice nurses, pharmacists, and external specialists.
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Keep up to date with current diabetes guidelines and professional development.
  
  

Communication & Teamwork:

Work collaboratively with GPs, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, clinical pharmacists, and other team members.

Liaise with external agencies, including community diabetes teams, dietitians, and hospital specialists.

Provide advice and guidance to colleagues on diabetes-related care.

Audit, Quality & Service Development:

Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Identify service development opportunities to improve diabetes outcomes within the practice.

Keep up to date with national guidelines (e.g. NICE) and implement evidence-based practice.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

• Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Deliver independently manage nurse-led diabetes clinics for Type 1 and Type 2 patients.
• Undertake diabetes reviews, including blood glucose monitoring, foot examinations, and risk assessments.
• Where required initiate and manage insulin and oral hypoglycaemic medications in line with guidelines.
• Provide structured education and lifestyle advice, supporting self-management (e.g. DESMOND).
• Monitor and optimise glycaemic control and other cardiovascular risk factors.
• Support patients with complex diabetes needs and comorbidities.
• Maintain accurate patient records and use EMIS Web effectively for clinical documentation, recalls, and audits.
• Support practice achievement of QOF and IIF diabetes targets.
• Collaborate with GPs, practice nurses, pharmacists, and external specialists.
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Keep up to date with current diabetes guidelines and professional development.
  
  

Audit, Quality & Service Development:

Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Identify service development opportunities to improve diabetes outcomes within the practice.

Keep up to date with national guidelines (e.g. NICE) and implement evidence-based practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• * NMC Registered Nurse (RN)
• * Experience in diabetes care
• * Experience in Insulin initiation & titration (or willingness to train)
• * Experience in primary care
• * Use of EMIS Web clinical system (or willingness to learn)
• * Excellent communication skills
• * Patient education experience
• * Knowledge of QOF / IIF targets
• * Ability to work independently
• * Teamwork and collaboration
• * Teaching/patient education skills
  
  

Desirable

• * Diabetes Qualification/Diploma - Diploma or equivalent qualification
• * Experience in Insulin initiation & titration (or willingness to train)
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• * NMC Registered Nurse (RN)
• * Experience in diabetes care
• * Experience in Insulin initiation & titration (or willingness to train)
• * Experience in primary care
• * Use of EMIS Web clinical system (or willingness to learn)
• * Excellent communication skills
• * Patient education experience
• * Knowledge of QOF / IIF targets
• * Ability to work independently
• * Teamwork and collaboration
• * Teaching/patient education skills
  
  

Desirable

• * Diabetes Qualification/Diploma - Diploma or equivalent qualification
• * Experience in Insulin initiation & titration (or willingness to train)
  
  

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

Suttons Medical Group

Address

Sutton Medical Group

Trafalgar Square

Long Sutton

Spalding

Lincolnshire

PE12 9HB

Employer's website

https://www.suttonsmedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Suttons Medical Group

Address

Sutton Medical Group

Trafalgar Square

Long Sutton

Spalding

Lincolnshire

PE12 9HB

Employer's website

https://www.suttonsmedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

LNKD1_UKTJ