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Job Description
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- Applicants must be a registered nurse with current NMC registration and hold a post-registration qualification in diabetes care.
- Experience in managing patients with diabetes in a primary care or community setting is essential, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work both autonomously and within a team. The successful candidate should have experience in patient education and supporting behavioural change.
- Desirable attributes include an independent prescribing qualification, experience in insulin initiation and dose adjustment, delivering structured education programmes, and familiarity with primary care clinical systems such as Systmone.
- Applicants must be a registered nurse with current NMC registration and hold a post-registration qualification in diabetes care.
- Experience in managing patients with diabetes in a primary care or community setting is essential, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work both autonomously and within a team. The successful candidate should have experience in patient education and supporting behavioural change.
- Desirable attributes include an independent prescribing qualification, experience in insulin initiation and dose adjustment, delivering structured education programmes, and familiarity with primary care clinical systems such as Systmone.
Job summary
We are looking for a Diabetes Specialist Nurse with skills, to provide expert nursing care and clinical leadership in the management of patients with diabetes. The post holder will work autonomously and as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care, ensuring patients receive personalised treatment and education to support safe, independent diabetes management.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will deliver efficient, professional, and equitable diabetes care to our practice population. They will assess patient'sneeds, offer expert advice on complex diabetes management, and support the clinical team. A key responsibility is developing, implementing, and reviewing personalised care plans, including initiating and adjusting insulin doses.
They will monitor medication effectiveness, ensuring treatments are safe, evidence-based, and meet individual needs. The role involves providing practical and emotional support to patients, particularly those newly diagnosed or experiencing complications.
The Diabetes Specialist Nurse will work closely with patients to support lifestyle changes and encourage adherence to treatment.
Strong communication is essential, as the role includes discussing sensitive issues with patients, families, and professionals. Home visits may be required for reviews or added support. Advanced clinical skills will be used to assess, diagnose, and manage care, with ongoing adjustment to meet changing needs.
Accurate record-keeping is vital, alongside involving patients and carers in planning care. The post holder will work closely with GPs, nurses, HCAs, pharmacists, and external partners to ensure continuity. They will also act as a clinical resource, support staff development, provide patient education, and promote self-management, prevention, and early intervention.
About us
We are a friendly and welcoming GP surgery based in the heart of Steyning, West Sussex, proudly serving a patient population of approximately 12,000 people from the town and surrounding villages. Our practice is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, with a strong focus on accessibility, continuity, and community values.
Our team is made up of a diverse and experienced group of healthcare professionals and support staff, including GP Partners, salaried GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, and an efficient administrative team. We work collaboratively to ensure patients receive the right care at the right time, whether its managing long-term conditions, providing urgent appointments, or supporting preventative health.
Details
Date posted
19 May 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A2033-25-0004
Job locations
Steyning Health Centre
Tanyard Lane
Steyning
West Sussex
BN44 3RJ
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
The Diabetes Specialist Nurse will provide expert nursing care and clinical leadership in diabetes management within the GP practice. The role involves assessing patient needs, developing personalised care plans, supporting insulin initiation and dose adjustments, and offering specialist advice to the clinical team. The postholder will deliver patient education, promote self-management, and work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, high-quality care. Occasional home visits may be required.
Job responsibilities
The Diabetes Specialist Nurse will provide expert nursing care and clinical leadership in diabetes management within the GP practice. The role involves assessing patient needs, developing personalised care plans, supporting insulin initiation and dose adjustments, and offering specialist advice to the clinical team. The postholder will deliver patient education, promote self-management, and work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, high-quality care. Occasional home visits may be required.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Additional informationUK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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
Steyning Medical Practice
Address
Steyning Health Centre
Tanyard Lane
Steyning
West Sussex
BN44 3RJ
Employer's website
http://www.steyninghealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Steyning Medical Practice
Address
Steyning Health Centre
Tanyard Lane
Steyning
West Sussex
BN44 3RJ
Employer's website
http://www.steyninghealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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