Practice Nurse; interest in Diabetes

Watling Street Practice – Practice Nurse (with interest in Diabetes)

A fantastic opportunity to join a high performing GP surgery. We are looking for a Practice Nurse with an interest in diabetes to join our team. Experience in diabetes is not required, but a strong willingness to learn is essential.

• £21.00–£22.56 per hour (depending on experience)
• Part‑time – 18 to 21 hours per week on a fixed rota over 3 days
• Excellent NHS pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave (pro‑rated), plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with length of service
• NHS discounts via Bluelight card
• Well‑being resources available free to all staff

Work from the Watling Street Practice surgery in Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes.

The successful candidate will be compassionate, dedicated, and possess excellent communication skills and a strong sense of empathy, able to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.

• Provide nursing services to patients, including treatment, screening, advice and minor therapeutic procedures.
• Run clinics for vaccinations, cervical cytology, contraception reviews and wound care including removal of sutures and leg ulcers.
• Perform diagnostic tests such as blood glucose monitoring and urine analysis.
• Take and dispatch laboratory specimens safely.
• Provide treatment for cuts, bruises, dressings of wounds and leg ulcers.
• Administer immunisations for all ages and diseases, knowing contraindications and side effects.
• Provide telephone advice and occasional home visits within competence.
• Maintain a positive, patient‑focused culture and support the practice team.

• Run special diabetic clinics for patients.
• Give dietary and lifestyle advice and develop individual management plans.
• Assist in formulation of diabetic protocols and monitor practice performance.
• Educate patients on use of oral hypoglycaemias and insulin, including administration and dose adjustment.
• Identify high‑risk patients and liaise with the community diabetic team.
• Manage diabetic emergencies and provide health education advice.
• Provide nursing treatments within agreed protocols with GPs.
• Conduct health screenings and refer to GPs as necessary.
• Advise on general health care and minor ailments, referring to GPs when appropriate.
• Perform routine tasks as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs.
• Follow clinical protocols and refer to senior nurses or GPs when needed.

• Strict confidentiality and adherence to professional standards.
• Judgment, resourcefulness, and common sense.
• Commitment to professional development and staying updated with nursing practice.
• Ensure Health and Safety and Infection Control requirements are met.
• Efficient use of practice and NHS resources.
• Awareness of own limitations and experience.
• Work within the UKCC Code of Conduct and professional scope.
• Maintain a written professional development plan and up‑to‑date portfolio for UKCC registration.

• Practice nursing experience.
• Interest in diabetes nursing and willingness to learn.
• Strong knowledge of infection control.

• Experience with diabetes management.
• Experience with long‑term conditions.

• Membership of the NMC (essential).

• Diploma in Improving Diabetes Care (Warwick) or equivalent.
• PIT‑stop or Merit injectables courses.
• Being a qualified prescriber would be advantageous but not essential.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration (NMC or equivalent).

Post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure and Barring Service check required.

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Permanent, part‑time 18–21 hours per week.