Diabetes Practice Nurse
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 April 2026 |
| Location: | Basingstoke, RG21 7AN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A0645-26-0000 |
Summary
Job Summary Crown Heights Medical Centre is seeking an experienced Practice Nurse with a strong interest in diabetes management to join our clinical team following the retirement of a long-standing member of staff. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated nurse to play a key role in delivering high-quality diabetes care within primary care, supporting patients with long-term condition management and contributing to improved health outcomes. The successful candidate will be confident managing diabetes reviews and long-term condition monitoring, working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team including GPs, pharmacists and healthcare assistants. Key Responsibilities The post holder will lead and support the delivery of diabetes care within the practice, including: Running diabetes clinics and annual reviews Supporting management of patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes Monitoring blood results including HbA1c, renal function and lipid profiles Supporting medication reviews and optimisation of diabetes treatments Providing lifestyle advice and patient education to support self-management Supporting insulin initiation and titration where appropriate Identifying patients requiring escalation or specialist referral Supporting the practice in achieving QOF targets for diabetes Contributing to clinical audits and quality improvement Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team including pharmacists and GPs The role may also include broader practice nursing duties depending on experience, such as chronic disease reviews, vaccinations and health promotion. About the Practice Crown Heights Medical Centre is a large, forward-thinking GP practice caring for approximately 27,000 patients. We work as part of a wider Primary Care Network and are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, nurses, pharmacists, healthcare assistants and experienced administrative staff who work collaboratively to support our patients. Person Specification Essential Registered Nurse (NMC registered) Experience working in primary care or long-term condition management Experience managing patients with diabetes Strong communication and patient education skills Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Desirable Diabetes diploma or relevant qualification Experience supporting insulin initiation or titration Experience managing other long-term conditions (e.g. hypertension, asthma, COPD) Experience using EMIS clinical system What We Offer Supportive multidisciplinary team including Diabetes Clinical Lead and part time Diabetes Nurse Opportunity to develop and lead diabetes care within the practice Structured induction and support Competitive salary dependent on experience Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Benefits: Company pension Ability to commute/relocate: Basingstoke RG21 7TN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Application question(s): Do you have experience with Diabetes Management in Primary/Secondary Care Experience: GP Practice Nurse: 3 years (required) Licence/Certification: Nursing NMC registration (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person