Diabetes Management Lead - Nurse/AHP/Pharmacist

Job description Job responsibilities Job DescriptionBrunel Medical Practice Diabetes Management Lead - Nurse/AHP/Pharmacist To Include Diabetes InitiationAcross three practice sites in Torquay Part-time / Full-time Salary dependent on experience Vacancy due to retirementWe are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated qualified healthcare professional (e.g. Nurse, Pharmacist, or Allied Health Professional) with a special interest in diabetes management and insulin initiation to join our friendly and supportive team.This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a well-established role, following the retirement of a valued and experienced colleague.You will play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care, with a strong focus on chronic disease management, particularly diabetes, supporting patients through treatment optimisation and insulin initiation, helping us to improve health outcomes for our patient population. About the RoleWorking closely with our Lead Practice Nurse, GP team, and wider multidisciplinary team, you will: Deliver a wide range of clinical clinics and patient assessments Lead and support chronic disease management, with a focus on diabetes care Support and/or initiate insulin therapy in line with local and national guidelines Contribute to the ongoing development of clinical services and best practice Promote health, wellbeing and preventative care across our patient population Work collaboratively across all three sites Key ResponsibilitiesYour duties will include (but are not limited to): Managing and delivering patient care within scheduled clinics Monitoring and supporting patients with long-term conditions (including diabetes, asthma, COPD, CHD, hypertension and CKD) Supporting medication reviews and optimisation (where appropriate to professional background) Providing immunisations (including flu and travel vaccines, where qualified) Performing or supporting procedures such as wound care, ECGs, phlebotomy and health checks (role dependent) Delivering lifestyle advice and structured education, particularly for diabetes Maintaining accurate electronic patient records and contributing to audit Supporting minor surgery and infection control processes You will also have the opportunity to undertake extended clinical duties such as: Diabetes management, including insulin initiation and titration Supporting newly diagnosed diabetic patients Travel health clinics Child immunisations (where trained) Mental health and learning disability reviews Teaching and mentoring (where qualified) About YouWe are looking for a compassionate and proactive healthcare professional committed to high standards of patient care.Essential: Registered healthcare professional (e.g. Nurse with NMC registration, Pharmacist with GPhC registration, or relevant HCPC registration) Minimum 3 years post-registration experience (primary care, community, or hospital) Experience or strong interest in chronic disease management Knowledge of diabetes care and willingness to support insulin initiation Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Desirable: Experience in diabetes management and insulin initiation Independent prescribing qualification (or willingness to undertake) Relevant qualifications or training in long-term conditions Training in areas such as immunisations, asthma/COPD, or wound care Mentorship or teaching qualification What We Offer A supportive and welcoming team environment Opportunities for professional development and training The chance to shape and enhance diabetes care within the practice Flexible working arrangements where possible Additional Information The role requires working across three sites Occasional evening and weekend work may be required (e.g. flu clinics) All staff are expected to adhere to practice policies, confidentiality, and professional standards How to ApplyIf you are passionate about patient care and have a particular interest in diabetes management and insulin initiation, we would love to hear from you. Benefits: Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking Sick pay Application question(s): Must be a registered healthcare professional (e.g. Nurse, Pharmacist, or Allied Health Professional) Work Location: In person