Long Term Conditions Diabetes Nurse

Job summary

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of nursing care to the practice population. They will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focusing upon supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring of long-term conditions especially in Diabetes, health prevention and screening activities. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required.

Main duties of the job

Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes to promote health and well-being, and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being

• Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans and management plans for patients with a known long-term condition
• Perform appropriate test for the diagnosing and reviewing of patients with Long Term Conditions (Diabetes)
• Identify, and manage as appropriate, treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
• Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that encourage patients to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care
• Deliver opportunistic health promotion using opportunities as identified with individual patients.
• Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side effects and interactions

About us

• We are a forward thinking, supportive Practice that embraces new ideas and innovation with the aim of producing better patient outcomes and efficient ways of working. Larwood Health Partnership has 4 sites in Worksop. Larwood Health Partnership is very proud of our CQC Outstanding ratings. We have a strong focus on professional development as well as patient care.
• 6 GP Partners, 8 Salaried GPs
• 3 Practice Pharmacists, 1 Senior Pharmacy Technician and 2 Pharmacy Technicians
• Experienced Management Team
• Experienced Administrative Team
• Experienced and well developed Nursing Team and Clinical Practitioners
• SystmOne GP Practice

Details

• Date posted: 07 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience Salary depends on knowledge, skills and experience
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: A0233-26-0035
• Job locations: 56 Larwood Avenue, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 0HH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes to promote health and well-being, and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being
• Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans and management plans for patients with a known long-term condition
• Perform appropriate test for the diagnosing and reviewing of patients with Long Term Conditions, such as Spirometry, Feno Testing
• Adopt a holistic approach when assessing and reviewing patients
• Identify, and manage as appropriate, treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition
• Advising patients with respect to their continuing nursing and medical needs
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
• Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that encourage patients to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care
• Deliver opportunistic health promotion using opportunities as identified with individual patients.
• Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side effects and interactions
• Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote patients to live healthily, and encourage principles of self-care
• Assess and care for patients presenting with uncomplicated wounds
• Perform routine procedures within your scope of competencies such as treating wounds and applying or removing dressings
• Taking urine and blood samples, other swabs and specimens
• Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the National Framework (NSF) for Mental Health
• Liaise with other health professionals and multidisciplinary teams in the best interest of the patient.
• Utilise own skills and knowledge to deliver safe, evidence-based practice, adhere to local and National policies and Nice Guidelines.
• Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for adults, such as Flu vaccines, pneumococcal and shingles vaccines to patient accessing the surgery.
• Undertake community visits for house bound patients as identified individually and within own scope of practice.
• Restocking and maintaining consulting and clinical rooms if stock supplies are low, as appropriate.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).