Diabetes Nurse

Job summary

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Practice Nurse with a genuine interest and experience in Diabetes to join a dynamic healthcare team based in the beautiful county of Suffolk. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality, specialist diabetes care while enjoying working in a purpose-built surgery.

This position offers a guaranteed 10-hour working week with more hours available if required on variable days to suit.

As a Diabetes Practice Nurse, you will provide expert, patient-centred diabetes care across the primary care setting. Working collaboratively with patients, carers, and multidisciplinary teams, you will play a key role in improving patient outcomes and promoting self-management.

The purpose of the role is to provide nursing services to the practice population including chronic disease monitoring, screening and advice within the professional competence of the post holder. The post holder will work at all times to the Code of Conduct, as set out by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Main duties of the job

• To provide nursing services to the practice population including chronic disease treatment, screening and advice within the professional competence of the post holder. The post holder will work at all times to the Code of Conduct, as set out by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• To understand own responsibilities and accountability on the delivery of care
• To maintain individual professional nursing standards and encourage the same within the rest of the team
• To participate in Clinical Governance activities and engage with educational opportunities
• To take part as appropriate in professional development and programmes of clinical supervision or mentorship.
• To participate in the planning and implementation of change within own area of responsibility

About us

We are a forward-thinking, friendly GP practice located in a village setting close to Woodbridge. Our purpose-built premises with allocated staff car parking, sits in the centre of the village, serving a community of just over 10,000 patients, along with a branch surgery at Rendlesham.

We provide the full range of GMS services, achieving excellent QOF and long-term condition outcomes. Our practice is highly rated by patients, and we pride ourselves on working in partnership with them to improve their health

Benefits include:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu jabs
• On-site parking

For further information please visit our website: www.wickhammarketmc.nhs.uk or contact our Clinical Operations Manager, Luzia Woods on Luzia.woods@nhs.net or 01728 747101.