Diabetes Practice Nurse

Bristol
9 months ago
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Are you a Diabetes Nurse seeking your next career challenge? Our client is looking to recruit a passionate and experienced Diabetes Practice Nurse to join their clinical team in Bristol, working within a primary care network to improve diabetes patient outcomes. This full-time role offers a salary of up to £50,000 per annum, working Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.

As a Diabetes Practice Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in optimising diabetes management in primary care. Working alongside GPs and healthcare professionals, you will:

Identify and manage patients with sub-optimally controlled Type 2 Diabetes

Optimise oral hypoglycaemic therapies

Provide point-of-care testing and refer patients for specialist insulin treatment when necessary

Deliver high-quality education, support, and advice to patients and healthcare staff, in line with NG28 national guidelines

Essential Requirements:

Diabetes diploma or equivalent EN qualification

Minimum of 3 years' experience managing diabetes in primary care

Confident in delivering education and support to patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Skilled in optimising oral hypoglycaemics

Full driving licence

Current NMC registration

What's on offer?

Annual bonus incentive scheme

Car allowance

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Daily lunch allowance when in practice

NMC/RCN fees reimbursed

Monthly broadband contribution.

Nurse Progression Pathway for career development

Company events and sick pay

If you're passionate about making a difference in diabetes care and want to grow your career with a supportive and forward-thinking organisation, I'd love to hear from you! Apply today to become part of this innovative team or contact Libby at Leaders in Care on (phone number removed) for further details.

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