Practice Nurse Specialising in Diabetes

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join our primary care team. The successful candidate will provide expert clinical management for patients with diabetes, supporting early intervention, effective disease management, and the prevention of long-term complications.

Main duties of the job

Working collaboratively with GPs, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, and the wider multidisciplinary team, the post holder will deliver specialist diabetes clinics, provide patient education, support self-management, and contribute to the ongoing development of diabetes services within the practice.

A key part of this role will also include undertaking general practice nursing duties, working flexibly within the wider nursing team to support core general practice services, including chronic disease management, long-term condition reviews, vaccinations, and routine treatment room activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and proactive nurse to play a key role in improving patient outcomes, enhancing the quality of care, and supporting the practice in delivering evidence-based diabetes management in line with national and local guidelines.

About us

We are a busy and well-established teaching GP practice located in Luton town centre, serving a diverse patient population of approximately 17,000 patients. The practice is led by two GP partners and supported by a strong multidisciplinary team.

As a training practice, we are committed to supporting the development of future healthcare professionals and fostering a culture of learning, reflection, and continuous improvement. We actively support GP trainees and other learners, promoting evidence-based practice and professional development across the team.

Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, physician associates, clinical pharmacists, paramedics, minor illness nurses, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, and administrative staff, all working collaboratively to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. We place a strong emphasis on teamwork, shared learning, and supporting each other to meet the needs of our local population.

As an urban practice, we manage a wide range of clinical presentations and long-term conditions, with a strong focus on structured chronic disease management, prevention, and addressing health inequalities within our local community.

Details

• Date posted: 07 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: A2879-26-0002
• Job locations: 3 Windsor Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3UA, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as a Diabetes Specialist Nurse within our busy GP practice in Luton, serving a population of approximately 17,000 patients.

The role involves delivering high-quality diabetes care, including patient assessment, initiation and adjustment of treatment, and ongoing monitoring in line with current guidelines. A key focus will be supporting patients with self-management and reducing diabetes-related complications through education and regular clinical review, including structured diabetes reviews and annual assessments.

The post holder will work closely with the wider clinical team, including GPs, physician associates, clinical pharmacists, paramedics, nurses, healthcare assistants, and administrative staff, to support coordinated patient care.

The role includes participation in QOF-related work, including diabetes reviews, recall systems, and supporting achievement of practice quality targets.

In addition, the post holder will support general practice nursing duties, including chronic disease management, long-term condition reviews, immunisations, and treatment room work.

UK Registration

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