Woodview Medical Centre are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated diabetes nurse to join our team and take a leading role in the management and education of patients with diabetes across our practice population. This position is offered on a part-time basis for 1 day/2 sessions per week. As our diabetes nurse, you will: Work collaboratively with GPs and the wider clinical team to meet the needs of patients supporting the delivery of both drug and non-drug based treatment plans following local and national policies and procedures. Run nurse-led diabetes clinics and support QOF achievement. Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate treatment programmes that optimise the health and well being of patients in conjunction with the patient and/or their carers. Deliver comprehensive diabetes care, including reviews and patient education. Maintain effective communication with patients and/or carers to act as a first point of call for diabetes related issues. Refer newly diagnosed patients to DESMOND Request and interpret diagnostic investigations and inform patients of results Discuss medication changes to achieve target HbA1c and lipid levels Promote self-management, lifestyle modification, and preventative care. Proactively identify and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing complications associated with diabetes and manage these patients. Identify vulnerable groups and provide support, care and education to enable them to be self caring. Monitor blood pressures and QRISK Provide weight management advice and to discuss and plan weight management programmes with patients and refer as necessary To be able to provide diabetic care for patients in their own home if required would be desirable. Work in close liaison with specialist tissue viability and podiatry services where necessary. Contribute to audits, service improvement, and the ongoing development of chronic disease management within the practice. About the Candidate We’re looking for a Registered Nurse (NMC registered) with experience or additional training in diabetes care. You should be passionate about improving outcomes for patients with long-term conditions and confident working independently within a supportive team. Essential: Experience in diabetes management and patient education Excellent communication and organisational skills Commitment to evidence-based practice and continued learning Desirable: Primary care experience Diabetes diploma or equivalent qualification (MSc desirable but not essential) Experience using EMIS/SystmOne About Us We are a friendly, forward-thinking training practice caring for approximately 11,000 patients. Our dedicated multidisciplinary team includes GPs, practice nurses, HCAs, clinical pharmacists, and allied health professionals. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, patient-centred care and supporting the development of both staff and trainees in a positive learning environment. Northampton is a vibrant town with plenty to offer in the way of parks, leisure facilities, restaurants and bars, good schools and a University. It is surrounded by leafy villages yet is close to the MI and only 1 hour by train from central London. On Offer: Established training practice High QOF achieving plus range of Enhanced Services SystmOne surgery List size 11,000 CQC Rating Good Member of MWeb PCN with complement of ARRS staff Salary negotiable depending on experience NHS pension Flexible working options Disclosure and Barring Service Check Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.