Primary Care Network Nurse (Diabetes Team)

We are currently recruiting for two positions, with a total of 60 hours per week available. We are happy to consider one full-time equivalent (FTE) position and one part-time position, or alternatively, as two part-time roles, depending on candidate availability and service requirements.

Working collaboratively with practice nurses, health and wellbeing coaches, and our PCN Pharmacist, the Network Nurses will play a key role in supporting and enhancing diabetes management across the network. This position is designed to complement existing services and expand our offer to patients through both individual and group-based interventions.

Main duties of the job

• Facilitate and lead group sessions, including initiation of GLP-1 therapies (e.g., Mounjaro)
• Provide ongoing education on diabetes self-management, including diet, exercise, and medication adherence, supported by our established wellbeing coach team and PCN Pharmacist
• Deliver pre-diabetes group sessions
• Support in-practice diabetes clinics, working alongside and in support of Practice Nurses

About us

At SAPA5 PCN, our vision is to support the community to live healthier, happier lives. We are committed to a patient-centred approach, evidence-based care, teamwork, collaboration, sustainability, and tackling health inequalities. Our network fosters an environment of continuous improvement and innovation, ensuring that we adapt to the evolving healthcare landscape while keeping patients at the heart of what we do.

As a network of six well-established member practices, we emphasize teamwork, shared learning, and holistic care. You will have the unique opportunity to work across our six member practices, benefiting from a varied and engaging workload while actively contributing to initiatives that align with our core values.

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Network Nurse (Diabetes Team)

Reports To: PCN Manager / Lead Nurse

Hours: Up to 60 hours per week across two positions (flexible full-time and/or part-time arrangements considered)

Salary: Dependent on experience; aligned with the ARRS reimbursable rate (Band 5 or 6 equivalent)

Job Purpose: The Network Nurse will be responsible for supporting and enhancing diabetes care across SAPA 5 Primary Care Network (PCN). Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, the post holder will deliver patient-centred care, provide education, and help implement evidence-based interventions to improve health outcomes for individuals living with or at risk of diabetes.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate and lead group education sessions, including the initiation of GLP-1 therapies (e.g., Mounjaro)
• Provide education on diabetes self-management, including diet, exercise, and medication adherence
• Deliver group sessions for patients at risk of diabetes (pre-diabetes)
• Support in-practice diabetes clinics, working alongside practice nurses and other primary care staff
• Collaborate with PCN wellbeing coaches and pharmacists to ensure holistic care
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records
• Participate in service development and quality improvement initiatives
• Attend PCN team meetings and contribute to shared learning

Other Requirements

• Must have a full UK driving licence and access to own transport
• Ability to travel between practices within the network

Person Specification

Qualifications

• A Registered Nurse with experience in diabetes management within a general practice setting, or a willingness to undertake training to develop these skills
• Confident in initiating and managing GLP-1 therapies or willing to undertake relevant training
• Strong communication skills, with experience leading patient education sessions
• Able to work flexibly across practices and within a multidisciplinary team
• Passionate about improving long-term outcomes for patients living with or at risk of diabetes
• Must have own transport and a full driver’s license
• GP practice experience is desirable but not essential

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a disclosure check will be required through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Dependent on experience, salary is Band 5 or 6.