Job summaryThis role is for 3 days working at Market Rasen Surgery and 1 day working at Woodhall Spa New Surgery.
The Specialist Practice Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients with long-term conditions, including diabetes, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The post holder will also deliver comprehensive travel health services, including risk assessments, travel advice, and vaccinations. They will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to promote health, prevent disease, and improve patient outcomes.
Main duties of the jobDiabetes Management- Conduct annual and interim diabetes reviews in accordance with national and local guidelines.
Respiratory Care (COPD & Asthma)- Conduct comprehensive asthma and COPD reviews.
Travel Health- Undertake comprehensive travel risk assessments.
About usMarket Rasen Surgery provides primary medical services to the population of Market Rasen and surrounding areas. The practice provides a full range of medical and clinical services and is a training practice for those doctors wishing to become general practitioners.
Date posted: 23 July 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: A2814-26-0001
Job locations: Mill Road, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3BP, United Kingdom; Woodhall Spa New Surgery, The Broadway, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, LN10 6SQ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesDiabetes Management- Conduct annual and interim diabetes reviews in accordance with national and local guidelines.
- Assess glycaemic control using HbA1c results and provide appropriate education and support.
- Monitor blood pressure, weight, BMI, foot health, and cardiovascular risk.
- Perform diabetic foot assessments and refer patients when required.
- Review medications within scope of practice and support treatment optimisation.
- Educate patients on blood glucose monitoring, diet, exercise, and lifestyle modifications.
- Develop personalised care plans to support self-management.
- Identify and refer patients requiring specialist diabetes services.
Respiratory Care (COPD & Asthma)- Conduct comprehensive asthma and COPD reviews.
- Perform and interpret spirometry (where appropriately trained and accredited).
- Assess inhaler technique and optimise inhaler therapy.
- Develop and update personalised asthma action plans and COPD self-management plans.
- Identify patients at risk of exacerbations and implement appropriate management.
- Provide smoking cessation advice and referrals.
- Support vaccination programmes, including influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations.
- Refer patients requiring specialist respiratory assessment when appropriate.
Travel Health- Undertake comprehensive travel risk assessments.
- Provide destination-specific travel health advice.
- Administer travel vaccinations in accordance with national guidance and Patient Group Directions (PGDs) or prescribing qualifications.
- Advise on malaria prevention, food and water hygiene, insect bite prevention, and other travel-related health risks.
- Maintain accurate vaccination records and documentation.
- Ensure vaccines are stored and managed according to cold chain requirements.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.
- Recognised qualification or accredited training in diabetes management.
- Accredited respiratory disease management training.
- Evidence of ongoing CPD.
Desirable- Travel health training.
- Nurse Prescriber
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Market Rasen Surgery
Address: Mill Road, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3BP, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://marketrasensurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Tracy Dewhurst, Group Practice Manager, tracydewhurst@nhs.net
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