Diabetes Practice Nurse

Job Summary

We are looking for a Practice Nurse with a special interest in Diabetes to join our friendly, proactive dispensing practice for 10 hours a week.

We have an excellent, dedicated and loyal team working from purpose‑built premises with a patient list of approximately 6,000. Our practice uses TPP Systm One and works closely with 7 GPs, 3 PNs and 3 HCAs.

Job Title: Diabetic Nurse
Reports to: Partners/Lead Nurse (clinical) and Practice Manager (administrative)
Hours: 10 hours per week (part‑time, permanent contract)

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide diabetic nursing support to patients independently and in partnership with nurse colleagues and general practitioners.
• Maintain required training and competence, working within patient group directions where available.

Main Duties:

• Management of patients with diabetes.
• Diagnosis, monitoring, and development of individual management plans, agreeing with patients and other health professionals.
• Therapeutic monitoring, checking compliance with treatments and identifying abnormalities.
• Recommend and implement necessary changes to treatment plans.
• Attend patients at home if necessary.

Supporting responsibilities include:

• Maintaining confidentiality of patient information.
• Promoting health and safety according to the Practice Health & Safety Policy.
• Supporting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all interactions.
• Engaging in personal and professional development activities.

Quality and Communication:

• Alert and mitigate quality and risk issues.
• Assess own performance and collaborate with the team to improve processes.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and team members.

Meadow Lane, Wool, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6DR

Salary: Depending on experience
Reference number: A

Essential:

• NMC registered.

Desirable:

• Diabetes qualification or interest in seeking one.
• Phlebotomy skills.

Subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration.