Job summary
Due to continued development of our nursing team, we are seeking an experienced Practice Nurse with a diabetes specialism to help lead and develop our diabetes service while contributing to the wider delivery of high-quality primary care.

We welcome applications from candidates seeking either full-time or part-time hours and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.

We would be particularly interested in applicants who hold Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) and/or Independent Prescriber qualifications, although these are not essential.

The successful candidate will play a key role within our clinical team, with responsibility for delivering high-quality diabetes care and supporting achievement of the practice's QOF and long-term condition management targets.

Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and supporting the diabetes service within the practice.
• Undertaking diabetes annual reviews and ongoing disease management.
• Supporting achievement and maintenance of high QOF performance.
• Providing evidence-based care, education, and support to patients with diabetes.
• Delivering chronic disease management clinics.
• Providing a full range of treatment room nursing services.
• Supporting health promotion, prevention, and patient self-management.
• Supervising and supporting two Healthcare Assistants (HCAs).
• Working collaboratively with GPs, pharmacists, PCN colleagues, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Contributing to service development and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

About us
About Ashley Centre Surgery
Ashley Centre Surgery is a busy, progressive GP training practice located in central Epsom with excellent transport links and local amenities. We have a growing list of nearly 11,500 patients. We are proud of our strong clinical performance, supportive team environment, and commitment to delivering outstanding patient care.

We actively support professional development and encourage team members to develop specialist interests and expand their clinical skills. This is an excellent opportunity for a Practice Nurse seeking a varied and rewarding role within a high-achieving and forward-thinking practice.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion within our workforce.

Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the implementation of processes for the effective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice including care for elderly and housebound patients.

Working as a senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population.

The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, health promotion, well women and well man clinics, as well as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.

Ashley Centre Surgery must ensure that the post holder has access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the organisation to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Demonstrable experience in diabetes management.
• Excellent treatment room nursing skills, including:
• Cervical cytology.
• Vaccinations and immunisations.
• Wound care and dressings.
• NHS Health Checks.
• Long-term condition monitoring.
• Health promotion and lifestyle advice.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within a GP practice or primary care setting.
• Qualification in diabetes care.
• Advanced Nurse Practitioner qualification.
• Independent Prescriber qualification.
• Experience supervising or mentoring clinical staff.
• Experience of QOF-driven long-term condition management.
• Ability to administer travel vaccination

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration

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).

We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity. All recruitment decisions are based on merit and job fit.