Job summary
Harrold Medical Practice is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and patient-focused Diabetic Lead Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive primary care team.

Working alongside our GPs, nursing team and wider multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care. The role includes the delivery of chronic disease management especially diabetes care, cervical screening, immunisations and vaccinations, wound care, health promotion, and supporting patients to manage their long-term conditions.

The successful candidate will be a registered nurse with excellent clinical skills, strong communication abilities, and a commitment to delivering outstanding patient care. At least 1yr experience in general practice is essential.

24 hours per week - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9.00am - 5.30pm (half hr unpaid lunch)

If you are passionate about providing excellent patient care and would like to join a friendly, forward-thinking practice, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake chronic disease management clinics, concentrating on Diabetes Management.
• Perform cervical cytology screening.
• Deliver NHS health checks.
• Administer vaccinations and immunisations.
• Carry out wound care, dressings, suture and clip removal.
• Perform venepuncture, ECGs and other routine clinical procedures.
• Support patients with lifestyle advice.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records.
• Lead and coordinate the practice diabetes service.
• Undertake annual diabetes reviews, including assessment of glycaemic control, cardiovascular risk, foot assessment, and lifestyle management.
• Initiate, review and adjust treatment plans within agreed competencies, protocols and prescribing qualifications where applicable.
• Liaise with GPs, community diabetes specialists, dietitians and secondary care services to ensure integrated patient care.
• Keep up to date with national diabetes guidelines and implement changes within the practice.

Child Immunisation Lead Responsibilities

• Ensure vaccines are administered safely and in accordance with Patient Group Directions (PGDs), national protocols or prescribing guidance.
• Monitor childhood immunisation uptake and implement strategies to improve vaccination rates.
• Provide parents and carers with evidence-based information regarding vaccines and address concerns confidently and sensitively.
• Ensure the safe storage, handling and cold chain management of vaccines.
• Maintain accurate vaccination records and support achievement of national immunisation targets.

About us
We are a long established rural dispensing practice, looking after 6700 patients.

• SystmOne clinical system
• Rated 'Good' by CQC
• High QOF achievers
• Friendly nursing and administrative support

We are active members of our primary care network and we welcome collaborative working.

Closing date: 01 December 2026
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Salary: Depending on experience

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• 1 year or more experience working in General Practice or Primary Care.
• Competent in chronic disease management.
• Diploma/Degree in Diabetes Care or Long-Term Conditions.
• Experience of diabetes management.
• Qualified to undertake childhood and adult immunisations.
• Cervical cytology trained.
• Competent in venepuncture and wound care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• IT literate with experience of electronic clinical records.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience of SystmOne.
• Experience supporting Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) achievement.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

For questions about the job, contact:
Practice Manager, LPearson, lpearson@nhs.net, 01234720225

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