Job summary
As a Diabetes Nurse, you will provide and maintain a high standard of diabetes management for Type 1 & type 2 patients, which includes diagnosis, monitoring & development of individual management plans, agreeing these as appropriate with the patient & other health professionals. Specifically in Diabetes management and desirably in CHD and HF; you will work strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines & protocols. Working within the NMC Code of Conduct and professional boundaries, the post holder will deliver primary health care interventions and care. The post holder will support service development, the safe delivery of policy and procedures, and demonstrate effective professional nurse standards, advocacy, and performance.
Part Time May Be Considered For This Role
Main duties of the job
- Working independently as a Diabetes Nurse in type 1 & type 2 management. Including managing diabetic reviews and taking appropriate action as per current guidelines
- Assisting the general practice team with monitoring, educating, and reviewing patients on the diabetic register
- Provide general and specific health screenings to the practice patients within agreed protocols with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary.
- Recognise health promotion opportunities and give brief, focussed lifestyle advice using motivational interviewing techniques which may include weight loss, diet, exercise, smoking cessation
- Assist with nurse-run diabetic clinics and carry out clinical measurements and near patient testing in line with NICE guidance and Quality and Outcome Framework indicators.
- Recognise signs and symptoms that may indicate undiagnosed conditions that may exist alongside diabetes.
- Work in accordance with Practice protocols to ensure the safe and effective management of patients with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes
About us
LAKESIDE HEALTHCARE is changing the face of primary care provision in England. We are bold, adventurous and ambitious and determined to thrive in uncertain times. We are the largest true partnership in the NHS and operate from various sites across the East Midlands. We serve the healthcare needs of over 170,000 patients across Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire & Cambridgeshire. Joining our team presents an opportunity to be part of a large organisation that is changing the way primary care is delivered today.
Living and breathing our values at Lakeside Healthcare
Caring & Respect: Simply put we genuinely care about people: working together for our patients and our teams, our patients come first in everything we do. We strive to ensure we connect and respond to all needs with compassion, care and respect to improve the lives and wellbeing of the communities we serve.
Teamwork & Quality: In all areas of our business we network, collaborate and learn from our Patients, Stakeholders and each another to ensure we are always striving to improve, making the right and best decisions to provide the best service.
About the Practice/Department/Team
Lakeside St Neots is in a lovely town location with around 21,000 patients. We are a diverse and dynamic team of GPs, Pharmacists, Physios, Social Prescribers, Practice Nurses, Health Care Assistants, Nursing Associates, Emergency Care Practitioners and ANPs.
Details
Date posted
30 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£33,804.68 to £41,693.08 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A3007-25-0117
Job locations
Doctors Surgery
14 Huntingdon Street
St. Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 1BQ
Employer details
Employer name
Lakeside Healthcare Group
Address
Doctors Surgery
14 Huntingdon Street
St. Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 1BQ
Employer's website
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