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Diabetic Nurse Specialist

Pioneer Medical Group

The closing date is 15 May 2025

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Job summary

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Diabetes Nurse Specialist to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in patient care enabling them to provide exceptional support and education to patients managing diabetes.

Main duties of the job

This role is crucial in helping patients understand their condition, develop effective management strategies, and improve their overall health outcomes.

About us

Pioneer Medical Group is a 3 site practice rated CQC outstanding, aiming to deliver exemplary medical care which is accessible, responsive and caring.

You will be working closely with a friendly supportive team of Doctors, Practice Nurses, HCAs, Urgent Care Practitioners and Care Coordinators, delivering service to over 23000 patients across our three sites in the north of Bristol.

We are passionate about our extensive programme of research and we support and take pride in training the next generation of clinician practitioners.

Date posted

16 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0652-25-0003

Job locations

Bradgate Surgery

Ardenton Walk

Bristol

BS10 6SP


Ridingleaze Health Hub

Lawrence Weston

Bristol

BS11 0QE


Avonmouth Medical Centre

Collins Street

Bristol

BS11 9JJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Play an active role in the design and implementation of a holistic diabetes service.
  • Put the patient at the center of the diabetes service.
  • Take lead clinical responsibility for crafting treatment plans.
  • Review diabetic blood test results.
  • Provide treatment plans based on current best evidence.
  • Screen incoming letters from secondary care and action recommendations
  • Encourage patients to take ownership of their condition.
  • Co-ordinate the provision of care to nursing home patients.
  • Co-ordinate the provision of care to house bound patients.
  • Provide a supporting role to the research lead GP for research relating to diabetic care.
  • Provide clinical supervision for clinicians working in the diabetes team (Nurses, HCAs etc).
  • Work to maximise referrals to the NDPP.
  • Work to maximise achievement of QoF for Diabetes

If you are passionate about improving the lives of individuals living with diabetes and possess the necessary skills and qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Diabetes Specialist.

If we receive a high volume of relevant applications, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date so we encourage you to apply as soon as you can.

No agencies please we are committed to sourcing candidates directly and any agency assistance will be invitation only. This post is currently advertised on Indeed and NHS jobs only.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Play an active role in the design and implementation of a holistic diabetes service.
  • Put the patient at the center of the diabetes service.
  • Take lead clinical responsibility for crafting treatment plans.
  • Review diabetic blood test results.
  • Provide treatment plans based on current best evidence.
  • Screen incoming letters from secondary care and action recommendations
  • Encourage patients to take ownership of their condition.
  • Co-ordinate the provision of care to nursing home patients.
  • Co-ordinate the provision of care to house bound patients.
  • Provide a supporting role to the research lead GP for research relating to diabetic care.
  • Provide clinical supervision for clinicians working in the diabetes team (Nurses, HCAs etc).
  • Work to maximise referrals to the NDPP.
  • Work to maximise achievement of QoF for Diabetes

If you are passionate about improving the lives of individuals living with diabetes and possess the necessary skills and qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Diabetes Specialist.

If we receive a high volume of relevant applications, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date so we encourage you to apply as soon as you can.

No agencies please we are committed to sourcing candidates directly and any agency assistance will be invitation only. This post is currently advertised on Indeed and NHS jobs only.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse
  • Professional Knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by diploma level specialist training.
  • Nurse independent prescriber.
  • Experience of insulin starts in Type 2 patients and worked with Type 1 patients, assisting to titrate insulin.

Desirable

  • Experience working with EMIS and Ardens templates.
  • Knowledge of/worked with freestyle libre 2.
  • Experience of running diabetes clinics in a community or primary care setting.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse
  • Professional Knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by diploma level specialist training.
  • Nurse independent prescriber.
  • Experience of insulin starts in Type 2 patients and worked with Type 1 patients, assisting to titrate insulin.

Desirable

  • Experience working with EMIS and Ardens templates.
  • Knowledge of/worked with freestyle libre 2.
  • Experience of running diabetes clinics in a community or primary care setting.

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 see NHS 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 see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Pioneer Medical Group

Address

Bradgate Surgery

Ardenton Walk

Bristol

BS10 6SP


Employer's website

https://www.pioneermedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Pioneer Medical Group

Address

Bradgate Surgery

Ardenton Walk

Bristol

BS10 6SP


Employer's website

https://www.pioneermedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Manager

Sarah Cole

workwithus.pioneer@nhs.net

01179591919

Date posted

16 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0652-25-0003

Job locations

Bradgate Surgery

Ardenton Walk

Bristol

BS10 6SP


Ridingleaze Health Hub

Lawrence Weston

Bristol

BS11 0QE


Avonmouth Medical Centre

Collins Street

Bristol

BS11 9JJ


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