Diabetic Specialist Nurse

Make a Difference in Diabetes Care

Blossom Health Gosport is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Diabetic Nurse to join our growing multidisciplinary team at our Gosport site for 20 hours per week
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This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated nurse with a passion for diabetes management to play a key role in supporting patients to achieve better health outcomes through high-quality, proactive care.

We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care and who enjoys working collaboratively within an innovative primary care environment.

Blossom Health Gosport is a forward-thinking GP practice serving communities across Gosport. We pride ourselves on providing excellent healthcare through a strong multidisciplinary approach and a culture that values kindness, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Our clinical team includes GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Healthcare Assistants and Care Coordinators who work together to provide the best possible care for our patients.

The Role

As our Diabetic Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality diabetes care and supporting patients to manage their long-term conditions effectively.

Key responsibilities include:

• Running diabetes clinics independently
• Monitoring and reviewing patients with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
• Supporting patients with lifestyle changes and self-management
• Initiating and adjusting treatment plans within competence and local guidelines
• Performing annual diabetes reviews
• Providing patient education and health promotion
• Working collaboratively with GPs, pharmacists and other members of the multidisciplinary team
• Supporting quality improvement and achievement of QOF targets

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Be a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Have experience working within Primary Care or a community setting
• Hold a recognised diabetes qualification or have significant experience in diabetes management
• Be confident managing patients with long-term conditions
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care
• Be organised, adaptable and able to work both independently and as part of a team

Experience using GP clinical systems such as EMIS Web would be advantageous but is not essential.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Supportive and approachable leadership team
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development
• A friendly and collaborative working environment
• Modern facilities and strong multidisciplinary support
• Flexible working arrangements where possible
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of our local community

Working Pattern

• 20 hours per week
• Working pattern to be agreed with the successful candidate
• Based primarily at our Gosport site

Closing Date: Open until filled
Interviews: Held upon receipt of suitable applications

Blossom Health Gosport is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.