Diabetes Practice Nurse
| Posting date: | 02 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2026 |
| Location: | Ramsgate, CT11 8AD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A2657-26-0203 |
Summary
Clinical Patient Care & Management Treatment of patients with diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, and other forms) by delivering ongoing assessment, monitoring, review, and follow-up. Undertake complex assessments and develop individualised care plans. Monitor and interpret relevant investigations. Initiate, titrate, adjust and monitor diabetes medications (oral and insulin therapies) in line with agreed protocols and prescribing qualifications. Educate patients in self-management: blood glucose monitoring, carbohydrate counting, sick-day rules, prevention of hypoglycaemia, lifestyle modification, and foot care. Provide structured education for newly diagnosed and existing patients. Identify, assess, and refer patients with complications (e.g. retinopathy, neuropathy, foot problems, renal disease) as appropriate. Provide telephone, virtual, or in-person follow-up as clinically required. Undertake home visits where necessary (e.g. housebound patients) for assessment, treatment, or education. Ensure continuity of care and coordinate with secondary care and community services to support integrated diabetes management. Clinical Leadership & Service Development Lead and direct the coordination of diabetes clinics within the practice, including scheduling and patient recall. Develop, implement, and review local pathways, policies, and protocols in diabetes care (e.g. insulin safety, hypoglycaemia management, foot screening). Audit and monitor diabetes care metrics and drive improvement initiatives. Act as a specialist resource and mentor for practice staff, providing expert advice, support, and supervision. Deliver or facilitate in-house training sessions and case-based discussions to enhance team competence in diabetes care. Contribute to the planning and delivery of health promotion and prevention programmes. Liaise closely with local diabetes networks, community teams, and secondary care providers to promote continuity and best practice. Professional Duties Maintain up-to-date knowledge of national and local diabetes guidance (NICE, local ICS pathways) and ensure clinical compliance. Maintain accurate and professional clinical records in accordance with NMC and practice standards. Participate in practice clinical governance processes, including risk management, incident review, and medicines safety. Participate in and support CQC, or other relevant quality frameworks as required. Engage in continuing professional development (CPD) and reflective practice to maintain and develop specialist competence. Maintain professional registration and if applicable independent prescribing qualification. Adhere to the NMC Code, professional boundaries, and practice policies including confidentiality, data protection, and safeguarding.