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Job summary Would you like to join a friendly supportive team to provide high quality care to our patient population? If so, come and join us! We have a vacancy for part time or full time Diabetes Nurse or Specialist Diabetes Nurse to join our team at our surgeries located at Long Sutton and Sutton Bridge in Lincolnshire and border Cambridgeshire and Norfolk. Main duties of the job Provide a range of nursing assessments and provide appropriate care/ treatment in conjunction with our GPs. Adhere to the practices policies and procedures and guidelines at all times. Knowledge of QOF/ DESMOND/Audits. About us Suttons Medical group is a rural GP practice over two sites serving a population over 16,000 patients. We are a supportive and friendly patient centred team and pride ourselves on delivering personalised, proactive care. Details Date posted 02 August 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A5609-25-0003 Job locations Sutton Medical Group Trafalgar Square Long Sutton Spalding Lincolnshire PE12 9HBJob description Job responsibilitiesMain Duties and Responsibilities: Deliver independently manage nurse-led diabetes clinics for Type 1 and Type 2 patients. Undertake diabetes reviews, including blood glucose monitoring, foot examinations, and risk assessments. Where required initiate and manage insulin and oral hypoglycaemic medications in line with guidelines. Provide structured education and lifestyle advice, supporting self-management (e.g. DESMOND). Monitor and optimise glycaemic control and other cardiovascular risk factors. Support patients with complex diabetes needs and comorbidities. Maintain accurate patient records and use EMIS Web effectively for clinical documentation, recalls, and audits. Support practice achievement of QOF and IIF diabetes targets. Collaborate with GPs, practice nurses, pharmacists, and external specialists. Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives. Keep up to date with current diabetes guidelines and professional development. Communication & Teamwork: Work collaboratively with GPs, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, clinical pharmacists, and other team members. Liaise with external agencies, including community diabetes teams, dietitians, and hospital specialists. Provide advice and guidance to colleagues on diabetes-related care. Audit, Quality & Service Development: Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives. Identify service development opportunities to improve diabetes outcomes within the practice. Keep up to date with national guidelines (e.g. NICE) and implement evidence-based practice. Job description Job responsibilitiesMain Duties and Responsibilities: Deliver independently manage nurse-led diabetes clinics for Type 1 and Type 2 patients. Undertake diabetes reviews, including blood glucose monitoring, foot examinations, and risk assessments. Where required initiate and manage insulin and oral hypoglycaemic medications in line with guidelines. Provide structured education and lifestyle advice, supporting self-management (e.g. DESMOND). Monitor and optimise glycaemic control and other cardiovascular risk factors. Support patients with complex diabetes needs and comorbidities. Maintain accurate patient records and use EMIS Web effectively for clinical documentation, recalls, and audits. Support practice achievement of QOF and IIF diabetes targets. Collaborate with GPs, practice nurses, pharmacists, and external specialists. Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives. Keep up to date with current diabetes guidelines and professional development. Communication & Teamwork: Work collaboratively with GPs, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, clinical pharmacists, and other team members. Liaise with external agencies, including community diabetes teams, dietitians, and hospital specialists. Provide advice and guidance to colleagues on diabetes-related care. Audit, Quality & Service Development: Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives. Identify service development opportunities to improve diabetes outcomes within the practice. Keep up to date with national guidelines (e.g. NICE) and implement evidence-based practice. Person Specification Qualifications Essential* NMC Registered Nurse (RN) * Experience in diabetes care * Experience in Insulin initiation & titration (or willingness to train) * Experience in primary care * Use of EMIS Web clinical system (or willingness to learn) * Excellent communication skills * Patient education experience * Knowledge of QOF / IIF targets * Ability to work independently * Teamwork and collaboration * Teaching/patient education skills Desirable* Diabetes Qualification/Diploma - Diploma or equivalent qualification * Experience in Insulin initiation & titration (or willingness to train) Person Specification Qualifications Essential* NMC Registered Nurse (RN) * Experience in diabetes care * Experience in Insulin initiation & titration (or willingness to train) * Experience in primary care * Use of EMIS Web clinical system (or willingness to learn) * Excellent communication skills * Patient education experience * Knowledge of QOF / IIF targets * Ability to work independently * Teamwork and collaboration * Teaching/patient education skills Desirable* Diabetes Qualification/Diploma - Diploma or equivalent qualification * Experience in Insulin initiation & titration (or willingness to train) Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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