Practice Nurse (Diabetes Interest)

Spinney Surgery are looking for a Practice Nurse to join their team!

Spinney Surgery is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Practice Nurse with an interest in diabetes care to join our friendly and supportive primary care team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who is passionate about chronic disease management and keen to develop or expand their expertise in diabetes within a well-established GP practice.

About the Role

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality nursing care to our patients, with a focus on diabetes management. You’ll run clinics, support patients in managing their condition, and work closely with our GPs and wider healthcare team.

We are currently recruiting for a 20-hour-per-week position. The expected rota is outlined below, although some flexibility can be considered where needed;

• Tuesday 14:00 to 18:00 – 4hrs
• Wednesday 08:30 to 17:00 – 7.5hrs
• Friday 08:30 to 18:00 – 8.5hrs

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing general practice nursing services including immunisations, wound care, cervical screening, and NHS health checks
• Managing and supporting patients with long-term conditions, particularly diabetes
• Running diabetes clinics and reviewing patients’ progress
• Offering lifestyle advice and education to support self-management
• Monitoring blood results (e.g. HbA1c) and adjusting care plans accordingly
• Supporting insulin initiation (if trained)
• Maintaining accurate clinical records

What We’re Looking For

• Registered Nurse with a current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
• Experience in primary care or community nursing
• Interest in or experience with diabetes care
• Strong communication and patient engagement skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Desirable:

• Qualification or training in diabetes management
• Experience running chronic disease clinics

What We Offer

• Flexible part-time hours to support work-life balance
• A welcoming, team-oriented working environment
• Opportunities for training and development in diabetes care
• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• NHS pension (if applicable)

Join Us

At Spinney Surgery, we pride ourselves on delivering patient-centred care in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference in diabetes care, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date - 5th June 2026

Please note that should this vacancy attract sufficient interest it may be necessary to close the vacancy at an earlier date. We therefore suggest that you apply at an early stage to avoid disappointment

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Saint Ives PE27 3TP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Practice Nursing: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• NMC (required)

Work Location: In person