Diabetes Practice Nurse
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Brookside Group Practice Diabetes Practice Nurse
The closing date is 18 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Diabetes Practice Nurse to join our dynamic and forward thinking team at Brookside Group Practice
Benefits include:
5 weeks annual leave
Company events - Practice wide events during the year - training for whole practice 4 times per year, various sporting events and practice wide social events twice a year
NHS pension, Cycle to work scheme, Private health care plan, NHS employee discount and free onsite parking
This is a permanent role, so if you think this is for you and can work 27-37 hours a week, we look forward to hearing from you.
Main duties of the job
The Diabetes Practice Nurse will perform tasks prescribed and delegated by the GP Partners, working unsupervised to PGDs, agreed protocols and within defined competencies.
The Diabetes Practice Nurse will assess patients and plan, implements and review treatment programs. The Duabetes Practice Nurse will have shared responsibility for training and supervision of new members of the nursing team and colleagues.
About us
The Practice serves approximately 31,000 patients from our 4 surgeries in Earley, Lower Earley, Winnersh and Wilderness Road.
Due to our size, we value communication and teamwork. We operate a strongly relational team structure and endeavour to listen well, encourage ownership and involvement and enable staff to grow in their individual development. We, therefore, spend a lot of time investing in team meetings and communication across the organisation. We are a member of Berkshire West Clinical Commissioning Group.
We recently won the HSJ (Health Services Journal) Digital Award for our innovative work we've done to refine our triage processes and model of care.
Other key aspects of the Practice include:
Use of Anima to aid triage/consultation
Strong IT and systems including Emis Web, Accu-Rx, DXS, Anima Documents
Longstanding Training Practice with GP registrars, Physician assistant trainees and others
Opportunities for development
Specialist gynaecological, dermatology and physio services on site
Our own Primary Care Network, serving 31,000 patients
High Achieving QOF and highly successful PCN
Details
Date posted
27 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A0481-26-0024
Job locations
The Brookside Group Practice
Brookside Close
Earley
Reading
RG6 7HG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are a training practice, use the EMIS Clinical system and have a strong emphasis on proactive teamwork.
The successful candidate will work as part of the clinical team and be responsible for consulting with patients in respect of their continuing medical and nursing needs.
Diabetes reviews skills, to include:
Interpreting results
Starting and adjusting medication
Promoting lifestyle changes
Managing reviews and follow ups
Treatment room skills, to include:
Phlebotomy
ECGs
Removal of sutures/clips
Wound care/dressings
Contraception
Cervical cytology
Child and adult injections
Hypertension management
Keep up to date with current guidelines and attend training updates as agreed with the practice.
Please refer to the uploaded Job Description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are a training practice, use the EMIS Clinical system and have a strong emphasis on proactive teamwork.
The successful candidate will work as part of the clinical team and be responsible for consulting with patients in respect of their continuing medical and nursing needs.
Diabetes reviews skills, to include:
Interpreting results
Starting and adjusting medication
Promoting lifestyle changes
Managing reviews and follow ups
Treatment room skills, to include:
Phlebotomy
ECGs
Removal of sutures/clips
Wound care/dressings
Contraception
Cervical cytology
Child and adult injections
Hypertension management
Keep up to date with current guidelines and attend training updates as agreed with the practice.
Please refer to the uploaded Job Description for further details.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' experience of working with healthcare professionals and or previous experience in the NHS.
Desirable
- Previously worked in a GP surgery.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in Nursing.
- Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
- Qualified in Diabetes.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong IT skills.
- Ability to prioritise, delegate and work to deadlines.
- Effective time management.
Desirable
- Knowledge of EMIS Web.
- Proven problem solving & Analytical skills.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Motivated & proactive.
- Ability to use initiative & judgement.
- Forward thinker with a solution focused approach.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to drive & deliver change effectively.
- Ability to motivate teams, enhance morale & maintain a positive working environment.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' experience of working with healthcare professionals and or previous experience in the NHS.
Desirable
- Previously worked in a GP surgery.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in Nursing.
- Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
- Qualified in Diabetes.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong IT skills.
- Ability to prioritise, delegate and work to deadlines.
- Effective time management.
Desirable
- Knowledge of EMIS Web.
- Proven problem solving & Analytical skills.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Motivated & proactive.
- Ability to use initiative & judgement.
- Forward thinker with a solution focused approach.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to drive & deliver change effectively.
- Ability to motivate teams, enhance morale & maintain a positive working environment.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Brookside Group Practice
Address
The Brookside Group Practice
Brookside Close
Earley
Reading
RG6 7HG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.brooksidegrouppractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Brookside Group Practice
Address
The Brookside Group Practice
Brookside Close
Earley
Reading
RG6 7HG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.brooksidegrouppractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Senior HR Manager
Amy Stark
01182270571
Details
Date posted
27 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A0481-26-0024
Job locations
The Brookside Group Practice
Brookside Close
Earley
Reading
RG6 7HG
United Kingdom
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