Primary Care Network Nurse (Diabetes Team)

NHS; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Sheffield is seeking a Network Nurse focused on diabetes management. You will work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to deliver patient-centered care and lead educational sessions. This role offers both full-time and part-time options, providing an opportunity to improve health outcomes for individuals living with diabetes.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with experience in diabetes management or willing to train.
• Confident in managing GLP-1 therapies.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group education sessions for diabetes management.
• Support in-practice diabetes clinics.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Experience in diabetes management

Strong communication skills

Confident in initiating GLP-1 therapies

Ability to work flexibly

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Job Summary

We are currently recruiting for two positions, with a total of 60 hours per week available. We are happy to consider one full-time equivalent (FTE) position and one part-time position, or alternatively, as two part-time roles, depending on candidate availability and service requirements.

Working collaboratively with practice nurses, health and wellbeing coaches, and our PCN Pharmacist, the Network Nurses will play a key role in supporting and enhancing diabetes management across the network. This position is designed to complement existing services and expand our offer to patients through both individual and group-based interventions.

Main duties of the job

• Facilitate and lead group sessions, including initiation of GLP-1 therapies (e.g., Mounjaro.)
• Provide ongoing education on diabetes self-management, including diet, exercise, and medication adherence with support from our established wellbeing coach team and PCN Pharmacist.
• Deliver pre-diabetes group sessions
• Support in-practice diabetes clinics, working alongside and in support of Practice Nurses
  
  

About Us

At SAPA5 PCN, our vision is to support the community to live healthier, happier lives. We are committed to a patient-centred approach, evidence-based care, teamwork, collaboration, sustainability, and tackling health inequalities. Our network fosters an environment of continuous improvement and innovation, ensuring that we adapt to the evolving healthcare landscape while keeping patients at the heart of what we do.

As a network of six well-established member practices, we emphasise teamwork, shared learning, and holistic care. You will have the unique opportunity to work across our six member practices, benefiting from a varied and engaging workload while actively contributing to initiatives that align with our core values.

Details

Date posted

28 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Band 5/6 dependent on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A1111-25-0006

Job locations

104 Elm Lane

Sheffield

S5 7TW

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360 Herries Road

Sheffield

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492 Bellhouse Road

Sheffield

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72 Buchanan Road

Sheffield

S5 8AL

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63 Palgrave Road

Sheffield

S5 8GS

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899 Barnsley Road

Sheffield

S5 0QJ

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Job Title:

Network Nurse (Diabetes Team)

Reports To:

PCN Manager / Lead Nurse

Hours:

Up to 60 hours per week across two positions (flexible full-time and/or part-time arrangements considered)

Salary:

Dependent on experience; aligned with the ARRS reimbursable rate (Band 5 or 6 equivalent)

Job Purpose:

The Network Nurse will be responsible for supporting and enhancing diabetes care across SAPA 5 Primary Care Network (PCN). Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, the post holder will deliver patient-centred care, provide education, and help implement evidence-based interventions to improve health outcomes for individuals living with or at risk of diabetes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and lead group education sessions, including the initiation of GLP-1 therapies (e.g., Mounjaro).
• Provide education on diabetes self-management, including diet, exercise, and medication adherence.
• Deliver group sessions for patients at risk of diabetes (pre-diabetes).
• Support in-practice diabetes clinics, working alongside practice nurses and other primary care staff.
• Collaborate with PCN wellbeing coaches and pharmacists to ensure holistic care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records.
• Participate in service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Attend PCN team meetings and contribute to shared learning.
  
  

Other Requirements:

• Must have full UK driving licence and access to own transport.
• Ability to travel between practices within the network.
  
  

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Other Requirements:

• Must have full UK driving licence and access to own transport.
• Ability to travel between practices within the network.
  
  

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A Registered Nurse with experience in diabetes management within a general practice setting, or a willingness to undertake training to develop these skills.
• Confident in initiating and managing GLP-1 therapies or willing to undertake relevant training
• Strong communication skills, with experience leading patient education sessions
• Able to work flexibly across practices and within a multidisciplinary team
• Passionate about improving long-term outcomes for patients living with or at risk of diabetes
• Must have own transport and full drivers license
  
  

Desirable

• GP practice experience is desirable, but not essential
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• A Registered Nurse with experience in diabetes management within a general practice setting, or a willingness to undertake training to develop these skills.
• Confident in initiating and managing GLP-1 therapies or willing to undertake relevant training
• Strong communication skills, with experience leading patient education sessions
• Able to work flexibly across practices and within a multidisciplinary team
• Passionate about improving long-term outcomes for patients living with or at risk of diabetes
• Must have own transport and full drivers license
  
  

Desirable

• GP practice experience is desirable, but not essential
  
  

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

Elm Lane & Chapeltown Surgery

Address

104 Elm Lane

Sheffield

S5 7TW

Employer's website

https://www.elmlanesurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Elm Lane & Chapeltown Surgery

Address

104 Elm Lane

Sheffield

S5 7TW

Employer's website

https://www.elmlanesurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

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