Practice Nurse Specialising in Diabetes

The post holder will work as a Diabetes Specialist Nurse within our busy GP practice in Luton, serving a population of approximately 17,000 patients. The role involves delivering high-quality diabetes care, including patient assessment, initiation and adjustment of treatment, and ongoing monitoring in line with current guidelines. A key focus will be supporting patients with self-management and reducing diabetes-related complications through education and regular clinical review, including structured diabetes reviews and annual assessments. The post holder will work closely with the wider clinical team, including GPs, physician associates, clinical pharmacists, paramedics, nurses, healthcare assistants, and administrative staff, to support coordinated patient care. The role includes participation in QOF-related work, including diabetes reviews, recall systems, and supporting achievement of practice quality targets. In addition, the post holder will support general practice nursing duties, including chronic disease management, long-term condition reviews, immunisations, and treatment room work. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will work as a Diabetes Specialist Nurse within our busy GP practice in Luton, serving a population of approximately 17,000 patients. The role involves delivering high-quality diabetes care, including patient assessment, initiation and adjustment of treatment, and ongoing monitoring in line with current guidelines. A key focus will be supporting patients with self-management and reducing diabetes-related complications through education and regular clinical review, including structured diabetes reviews and annual assessments. The post holder will work closely with the wider clinical team, including GPs, physician associates, clinical pharmacists, paramedics, nurses, healthcare assistants, and administrative staff, to support coordinated patient care. The role includes participation in QOF-related work, including diabetes reviews, recall systems, and supporting achievement of practice quality targets. In addition, the post holder will support general practice nursing duties, including chronic disease management, long-term condition reviews, immunisations, and treatment room work.