Diabetes Nurse | Suttons Medical Group

Job Title: Diabetes Nurse / Diabetes Specialist Nurse Employer: Suttons Medical Group Location: Long Sutton & Sutton Bridge Surgery Salary: Negotiable (depending on experience) Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full-time / Part-time Hours: Negotiable Closing Date: 30th August 2025 (we reserve the right to remove the post if a suitable candidate is found.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Practice Diabetes Nurse /Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join our friendly and supportive primary care team at Suttons Medical Group, a forward-thinking, EMIS Web-based GP practice.

The post holder will play a key role in the management of patients with diabetes across the practice population, delivering proactive, patient-centred care and supporting QOF and IIF outcomes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a nurse with a special interest in diabetes who is committed to improving patient outcomes in a community-based setting.

Main Duties of the Job:

· Run nurse-led diabetes clinics for patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, newly diagnosed and complex cases.

· Initiate and manage insulin and other diabetes medications.

· Conduct reviews, risk assessments, and structured patient education (e.g., DESMOND).

· Work within the EMIS Web clinical system to record consultations, manage recalls, and contribute to clinical audits.

· Collaborate with GPs, pharmacists, practice nurses, and external diabetes services.

· Support the practice in meeting QOF, IIF, and other long-term condition targets.

· Provide ongoing education and lifestyle advice to empower patients in self-management.

· Support service development and audit quality improvement initiatives.

About You:

· Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration.

· Experience in diabetes management within primary or community care.

· Knowledge and experience of EMIS Web (or willingness to learn).

· Competent in insulin initiation and titration (training can be provided if needed).

· Excellent communication, time management, and patient education skills to support patient empowerment.

· Independent, compassionate, and team-focused approach.

· Diabetes qualification (e.g., diploma) is desirable but not essential.

About Us:

Suttons Medical Group is a rural GP practice serving a diverse patient population of 16,000 patients. We are supportive and friendly patient centred team and pride ourselves on delivering personalised, proactive care.

You will be supported by a multidisciplinary team, with access to ongoing professional development, protected learning time, and opportunities to contribute to service development.

Benefits:

· Competitive salary

· NHS pension scheme

· Supportive team culture with regular clinical meetings and CPD

· On-site parking and modern facilities

For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact: Carol Pentland – Practice Manager on 01406 366382 or email Carol.Pentland@nhs.net

To apply, please submit your application via NHS Jobs.

https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A5609-25-0001