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Polden Medical Practice

Practice Nurse with Diabetes Experience

The closing date is 18 December 2025

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Job summary

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Practice nurse with diabetic experience to join our healthcare team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in providing specialised care and education to patients managing diabetes. This position offers an excellent opportunity to utilise your expertise in patient care and anatomy, contributing to improved health outcomes for individuals living with diabetes. The role requires a compassionate approach, strong communication skills, and a thorough understanding of diabetes management and related anatomical concepts.

Main duties of the job

You will play a key role in delivering evidence-based diabetes care in line with QOF, NICE guidance, and local pathways. Working independently and collaboratively with GPs, pharmacists, Nurses, HCAs, and the wider MDT, you will support our diabetic population through structured reviews, patient education, and personalised care planning. You will also be expected participate in other practice nurse roles

To be responsible for the delivery of practice nursing services, working as part of the practice team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The practice nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management and health prevention.

Responsibilities .

  • Deliver comprehensive diabetes clinics, including annual reviews and interim follow-ups
  • Optimise diabetes medication
  • To provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler etc.) to patients, ECG, Venepuncture, Manual BP, lifestyle reviews
  • To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
  • To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national policies
  • Provide individualised patient education and self-management support
  • Interpret and act on diagnostic tests (e.g., HbA1c, lipids, kidney function)
  • Work closely with the practice team to optimise QOF outcomes and reduce health inequalities

About us

We are a forward-thinking, patient-centred GP practice located in a stunning rural community, offering a peaceful and welcoming environment for both patients and staff. We are committed to delivering high-quality chronic disease management with a strong focus on proactive and preventative care. As part of our expanding multidisciplinary team, we are looking for an experienced Diabetes Practice Nurse to lead on the management of patients with long-term diabetic conditions

What We Offer

  • A supportive, friendly, and collaborative clinical team
  • A chance to work in a beautiful rural area with a strong sense of community
  • Opportunities for professional development and specialist training
  • Competitive salary and membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
  • The opportunity to shape and lead diabetes care within the practice

Details

Date posted

04 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1059-25-0000

Job locations

Woolavington Surgery

Woolavington

Somerset

TA7 8ED


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse to join our Practice.. The role will involve providing clinical assessment and management of chronic medical conditions with a particular focus on diabetes.

As a Diabetes Nurse, you will play a key role in managing and supporting patients with diabetes, working independently as well as part of a team to deliver a high standard of patient care. Your role will involve providing comprehensive diabetes management, including education, monitoring and treatment to patients. You will also support patients with prevention strategies, lifestyle changes and initiate treatment for newly diagnosed patients.

Job responsibilities

Be involved in the assessment, management and treatment of chronic health conditions such as Diabetes, Asthma, COPD and Hypertension.

The role will involve a particular focus on the management and support of patients with diabetes. This will involve running diabetes clinics (with GP support).

Cervical screening clinics.

Immunisations

To undertake a range of nursing assessments and provide appropriate care and treatment in conjunction with the GPs, Nurse Practitioners and other practice nurses or independently, in line with competence and need.

Assisting the Practice in meeting targets for the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF).

Diligence in record keeping.

Working as part of a team involving doctors, nurses, receptionists and treatment room staff.

Maintain clinical knowledge and be motivated to pursue independent study in line with perpetually evolving clinical guidelines.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse to join our Practice.. The role will involve providing clinical assessment and management of chronic medical conditions with a particular focus on diabetes.

As a Diabetes Nurse, you will play a key role in managing and supporting patients with diabetes, working independently as well as part of a team to deliver a high standard of patient care. Your role will involve providing comprehensive diabetes management, including education, monitoring and treatment to patients. You will also support patients with prevention strategies, lifestyle changes and initiate treatment for newly diagnosed patients.

Job responsibilities

Be involved in the assessment, management and treatment of chronic health conditions such as Diabetes, Asthma, COPD and Hypertension.

The role will involve a particular focus on the management and support of patients with diabetes. This will involve running diabetes clinics (with GP support).

Cervical screening clinics.

Immunisations

To undertake a range of nursing assessments and provide appropriate care and treatment in conjunction with the GPs, Nurse Practitioners and other practice nurses or independently, in line with competence and need.

Assisting the Practice in meeting targets for the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF).

Diligence in record keeping.

Working as part of a team involving doctors, nurses, receptionists and treatment room staff.

Maintain clinical knowledge and be motivated to pursue independent study in line with perpetually evolving clinical guidelines.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualifications
  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
  • Experience in diabetes management in primary care or community settings
  • Strong communication, organisational, and clinical decision-making skills
  • Passionate about improving outcomes for patients with long-term conditions

Desirable

  • Non-medical prescribing qualification (or willingness to work toward it) desirable

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in working in diabetes is essential
  • good team player
  • good communication skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualifications
  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
  • Experience in diabetes management in primary care or community settings
  • Strong communication, organisational, and clinical decision-making skills
  • Passionate about improving outcomes for patients with long-term conditions

Desirable

  • Non-medical prescribing qualification (or willingness to work toward it) desirable

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in working in diabetes is essential
  • good team player
  • good communication skills

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

Polden Medical Practice

Address

Woolavington Surgery

Woolavington

Somerset

TA7 8ED


Employer's website

https://www.poldenmp.nhs.uk/index.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Polden Medical Practice

Address

Woolavington Surgery

Woolavington

Somerset

TA7 8ED


Employer's website

https://www.poldenmp.nhs.uk/index.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Practice Nurse

Melissa Hocking-Carter

melissa.hocking-carter@nhs.net

01278722077

Details

Date posted

04 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1059-25-0000

Job locations

Woolavington Surgery

Woolavington

Somerset

TA7 8ED


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