Diabetes Specialist Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide specialist diabetes care to patients within the primary care setting, in line with NICE guidelines and local protocols.

Conduct comprehensive assessments and reviews of patients with complex diabetes, including insulin management and medication titration.

Support GPs and practice nurses with treatment plans and clinical decision-making.

Lead and contribute to the delivery of structured diabetes education programmes (e.g., DESMOND).

Promote self-care and lifestyle management among patients to support glycaemic control and reduce complications.

Work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team including dietitians, podiatrists, and secondary care DSNs.

Undertake audits, quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to QOF/PCN targets related to diabetes.

Provide training and clinical supervision to practice staff in diabetes care and management.

Keep accurate, contemporaneous records on clinical systems (e.g., SystmOne)

Engage in patient recall and proactive case-finding to identify those at risk of poor control or complications.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

• Qualifications / Training
• Registered Nurse (NMC)
• Post-registration qualification in diabetes care or willingness to undertake
• Evidence of ongoing CPD in diabetes or long-term condition management
• Experience
• Minimum 2 years post-registration experience
• Experience managing diabetes in a primary care or community setting essential
• Experience with insulin initiation and titration
• Experience delivering structured education or group sessions
• Skills and Knowledge
• In-depth knowledge of diabetes management and national/local guidelines
• Excellent communication and patient engagement skills
• Competent in clinical examination and risk assessment
• IT skills, including use of clinical systems (EMIS/SystmOne)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Personal Attributes
• Compassionate and patient-centred approach
• Organised, adaptable, and self-motivated
• Committed to continuous improvement and clinical excellence
• This role may involve occasional travel between practices or home visits.
• Enhanced DBS clearance will be required.
• Induction, mentorship, and development support will be provided.

Desirable

• Non-Medical Prescriber (V300) desirable

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

Parson Drove Surgery

Address

240 Main Road

Parson Drove

Wisbech

Cambs

PE13 4LF

Employer's website

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