Monkfield Medical Practice

Diabetic Practice Nurse

The closing date is 27 March 2026

Job summary

We are looking for a short-term locum diabetes nurse for two days a week (up to 15 hours) would expect independent running of diabetes clinics for all types of diabetes to optimise their medication, chronic disease management and cardiovascular health, as well as achieving QOF targets.

Main duties of the job

Role can be expanded to managing QOF on other cardiovascular diseases if of interest. We would aim for the staff member to support diabetes knowledge amongst staff and add to the culture of education.

About us

Monkfield Medical Practice (MMP) is a friendly, modern, forward thinking GP surgery providing sustainable healthcare to Cambourne with over 14,000 patients. You will be joining a large cohesive multi-disciplinary team of General Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Health Care Assistants, Phlebotomist, Management and Administrative staff, Clinical Pharmacist, Social Prescriber, First Contact Physiotherapist and a research team.

We are a committed to delivering high quality care. The role is well supported through an accessible, friendly multi- disciplinary team and a dedicated administration team. The team have worked hard to make our day in nursing rewarding and stimulating.

We are a training practice with four tier 3 trainers, and a teaching practice taking University of Cambridge Medical Students and Anglia Ruskin University Nursing Students. We encourage innovation and improvements, for example, we run a novel community-based palpitations diagnostic pathway with hand-held ECG devices and are upscaling it to the region. We achieved the status of being a Research Practice in July 23 and now deliver several research studies across Meridian PCN with a highly active and experienced team. We support portfolio nurses with extra roles. The partners themselves are skilled in education and research.

Details

Date posted

09 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Locum

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1478-26-0001

Job locations

Sackville Way

Great Cambourne

Cambridge

CB23 6HL


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a short-term locum diabetes nurse for two days a week (up to 15 hours) would expect independent running of diabetes clinics for all types of diabetes to optimise their medication, chronic disease management and cardiovascular health, as well as achieving QOF targets. Role can be expanded to managing QOF on other cardiovascular diseases if of interest. We would aim for the staff member to support diabetes knowledge amongst staff and add to the culture of education.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a short-term locum diabetes nurse for two days a week (up to 15 hours) would expect independent running of diabetes clinics for all types of diabetes to optimise their medication, chronic disease management and cardiovascular health, as well as achieving QOF targets. Role can be expanded to managing QOF on other cardiovascular diseases if of interest. We would aim for the staff member to support diabetes knowledge amongst staff and add to the culture of education.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (NMC)
  • Suitable diabetes qualification (Type 1 & Type 2 management)
  • Evidence of ongoing CPD
  • Independent Non Medical Prescriber

Desirable

  • Primary Care Nursing qualification
  • Mentorship/teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 2 years experience managing Type 1 & Type 2 diabetes in primary, community or secondary care
  • Experience running autonomous clinics
  • Experience using SystemOne and Microsoft Office
  • Experience contributing to governance and audit or quality improvement

Desirable

  • Experience managing other long term conditions
  • Experience supporting multi-morbid and housebound patients

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Strong clinical knowledge of diabetes management, including medication titration
  • Ability to educate and mentor colleagues
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to prioritise and manage a busy caseload
  • Strong IT skills and accurate record keeping
  • Understanding of evidence based practice and PGDs
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (NMC)
  • Suitable diabetes qualification (Type 1 & Type 2 management)
  • Evidence of ongoing CPD
  • Independent Non Medical Prescriber

Desirable

  • Primary Care Nursing qualification
  • Mentorship/teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 2 years experience managing Type 1 & Type 2 diabetes in primary, community or secondary care
  • Experience running autonomous clinics
  • Experience using SystemOne and Microsoft Office
  • Experience contributing to governance and audit or quality improvement

Desirable

  • Experience managing other long term conditions
  • Experience supporting multi-morbid and housebound patients

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Strong clinical knowledge of diabetes management, including medication titration
  • Ability to educate and mentor colleagues
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to prioritise and manage a busy caseload
  • Strong IT skills and accurate record keeping
  • Understanding of evidence based practice and PGDs

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

Monkfield Medical Practice

Address

Sackville Way

Great Cambourne

Cambridge

CB23 6HL


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Monkfield Medical Practice

Address

Sackville Way

Great Cambourne

Cambridge

CB23 6HL


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Hannah Crisford

h.crisford@nhs.net

01954282460

Details

Date posted

09 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Locum

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1478-26-0001

Job locations

Sackville Way

Great Cambourne

Cambridge

CB23 6HL


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