Practice Nurse / Diabetes Nurse

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Go back Rural Warwickshire North Primary Care Network Practice Nurse / Diabetes Nurse The closing date is 06 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated Registered Nurse to join our collaborative primary care team across our Dordon and Polesworth surgery sites. We welcome applications from candidates with diabetes experience or nurses eager to complete a development pathway to become a Diabetes Specialist Nurse. Main duties of the job Diabetes Care: manage patients with Type 2 diabetes, insulin initiation, and complex long-term condition reviews. Core Practice Nursing: Deliver essential treatment room services including immunisations, wound care, cytology, and routine health checks. Collaborative Teamwork: Work closely alongside GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, HCAs, and administrative staff across both surgery sites. Patient Impact: Drive proactive, long-term health outcomes for the Dordon and Polesworth communities. About us The practice has been established for many years and serves the whole of Dordon, Polesworth and surrounding villages. Dordon Surgery building, was completed in 1990 and is now the main administrative centre with six doctors rooms, three nurse consultation rooms, one nursing treatment room, one Emergency Care Practitioner room, large dispensary and administration office. Polesworth Health Centre houses our smaller branch surgery, where we rent two doctors rooms, a nursing treatment room, a reception and small dispensary. Our enthusiastic and dedicated team of clinical and administration staff, includes three GP partners and two salaried doctors, alongside two Emergency Care Practitioner, five Practice Nurses, two Health Care Assistants and Dispensers. The clinical staff are all supported by our reception and administration staff. Details Date posted 16 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number W0038-26-0003 Job locations Dordon & Polesworth Group Practice 162 Long Street Dordon Tamworth Staffordshire B78 1QA United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Diabetes Care: manage patients with Type 2 diabetes, insulin initiation, and complex long-term condition reviews. Core Practice Nursing: Deliver essential treatment room services including immunisations, wound care, cytology, and routine health checks. Collaborative Teamwork: Work closely alongside GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, HCAs, and administrative staff across both surgery sites. Patient Impact: Drive proactive, long-term health outcomes for the Dordon and Polesworth communities. Job description Job responsibilities Diabetes Care: manage patients with Type 2 diabetes, insulin initiation, and complex long-term condition reviews. Core Practice Nursing: Deliver essential treatment room services including immunisations, wound care, cytology, and routine health checks. Collaborative Teamwork: Work closely alongside GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, HCAs, and administrative staff across both surgery sites. Patient Impact: Drive proactive, long-term health outcomes for the Dordon and Polesworth communities. Person Specification Experience Essential Either existing qualification/experience in diabetes management OR a strong motivation to undertake Diabetes training. Solid clinical skills, adaptability, and excellent communication skills. Desire to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary primary care team Qualifications Essential Current NMC Registration (Adult Registered Nurse). Either existing qualification/experience in diabetes management OR a strong motivation to undertake Diabetes training. Person Specification Experience Essential Either existing qualification/experience in diabetes management OR a strong motivation to undertake Diabetes training. Solid clinical skills, adaptability, and excellent communication skills. Desire to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary primary