Job summary

Shefford Health Centre is situated within easy reach of Bedford, Hitchin and Luton, while offering the benefits of a pleasant market-town setting surrounded by beautiful Bedfordshire countryside, including the nearby Pegsdon Hills.

The practice also benefits from convenient access to the M1 and A1(M), with excellent transport links providing easy access to the wider region and London.

Our practice serves a growing patient population of approximately 20,500 patients, and we are committed to maintaining high-quality, patient-centred care while continually developing our services.

As our practice continues to grow and develop its services, we are seeking an enthusiastic, committed and forward-thinking Salaried GP to join our established and supportive team. The role is for 6 sessions per week, worked across Monday, Thursday and Friday.

Main duties of the job

Clinical consultations assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients presenting with acute, chronic and complex conditions, through face-to-face, telephone, video and online consultations.

Prescribing and medication management prescribe safely, review medication, monitor high-risk medicines and respond to medication-related queries.

Long-term condition management contribute to the management of diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, mental health and other chronic conditions.

Investigations and results request appropriate blood tests, imaging and other investigations; review results; take appropriate action; and communicate outcomes to patients.

Referrals make appropriate referrals to secondary care, community services and other healthcare professionals, including urgent suspected-cancer pathways where indicated.

• Clinical correspondence
• Urgent and same-day care
• Home visits
• Clinical documentation
• Safeguarding
• Preventive medicine
• QOF and contractual work
• Clinical administration
• Clinical governance Team working
• Meetings and development
• Professional responsibilities

About us

Shefford Health Centre is a modern, purpose-built GP practice located on the edge of the historic market town of Shefford in Central Bedfordshire.

We are a friendly, high-performing and progressive GP training practice, with a strong emphasis on education, professional development and collaborative working. We are also the lead practice for our PCN, providing opportunities to work closely with a broad multidisciplinary team.

Our clinical team includes:

• 5 GP Partners & 6 Salaried GPs

• Paramedic support
• 4 Practice Nurses
• 3 HCAs
• GP Assistants
• Clinical Pharmacists
• Dedicated Medicines Management Team
• Reception and Administrative teams
• Additional PCN multidisciplinary team members

We utilise Rapid Health's AI-supported triage system to help manage demand effectively and support our clinicians in delivering safe and efficient patient care.

Job summary

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a dedicated Diabetes / Diabetes Specialist Nurse, where your expertise will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals managing diabetes. In this vital role, you will provide specialised patient care, education, and support to empower patients to manage their condition effectively.

Your understanding of medication administration, able initiate injectables including insulin and patient-centred care will be essential in delivering high-quality services that promote health and well-being. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative environment committed to excellence and continuous improvement.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver comprehensive patient assessments focused on diabetes management, including blood glucose monitoring and symptom evaluation
• Educate patients on diabetes self-care routines, medication use, lifestyle modifications, and dietary considerations
• Administer medications safely and accurately according to prescribed protocols
• Develop personalised care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to optimise treatment outcomes
• Monitor patient progress through regular follow-ups, adjusting care strategies as needed
• Maintain detailed documentation of patient interactions, treatment plans, and clinical observations
• Support patients in understanding their anatomy related to diabetes and its impact on overall health

Skills

• Strong patient care skills with a compassionate approach to supporting individuals with chronic conditions
• In-depth knowledge of human anatomy, particularly related to the endocrine system and metabolic processes involved in diabetes
• Proficiency in medication administration, including insulin injections and other diabetic medications
• Excellent communication skills to educate and motivate patients effectively
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Critical thinking skills for assessing patient needs and developing tailored treatment strategies
• Embracing alternative ways of working the use of technology to support the patient and the practice to achieve goals

About us

This role is ideal for motivated nursing professionals eager to advance their expertise in diabetes care while making a positive impact on patient lives. If you are passionate about health education (Diabetes), possess strong clinical skills, and thrive in a supportive team environment, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Be part of a larger team delivering care to 21K patients in the local areas on the edge of Shefford.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£50,000 to £60,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1899-26-0001

Job locations

The Shefford Health Centre

Robert Lucas Drive

Shefford

Bedfordshire

SG17 5FS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Registration: Active registration as a Registered Adult Nurse (RNA/RGN) with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or equivalent national regulatory body.
• Specialist Education: A post-registration qualification in Diabetes Care / Diabetes Management (minimum Level 6/BSc level, preferably Level 7/PgCert/MSc).Prescribing Status:
• Independent Nurse Prescriber (V300) status is highly essential or a mandatory requirement to achieve within a specified timeframe to safely initiate and titrate medications.
• Injectable Therapies: Proven, hands-on experience in initiating, titrating, and managing injectable therapies, including multiple daily injection (MDI) insulin regimens, GLP-1 receptor agonists, and biosimilars.

Desirable

• Injectable Therapies: Proven, hands-on experience in initiating, titrating, and managing injectable therapies, including multiple daily injection (MDI) insulin regimens, GLP-1 receptor agonists, and biosimilars.
• Diabetes Management: Minimum of 2 - 3 years of post-registration experience working directly with patients managing Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional Registration: Active registration as a Registered Adult Nurse (RNA/RGN) with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or equivalent national regulatory body. Specialist Education: A post-registration qualification in Diabetes Care / Diabetes Management (minimum Level 6/BSc level, preferably Level 7/PgCert/MSc).Prescribing Status: Independent Nurse Prescriber (V300) status is highly essential or a mandatory requirement to achieve within a specified timeframe to safely initiate and titrate medications. Injectable Therapies: Proven, hands-on experience in initiating, titrating, and managing injectable therapies, including multiple daily injection (MDI) insulin regimens, GLP-1 receptor agonists, and biosimilars. Desirable Injectable Therapies: Proven, hands-on experience in initiating, titrating, and managing injectable therapies, including multiple daily injection (MDI) insulin regimens, GLP-1 receptor agonists, and biosimilars. Diabetes Management: Minimum of 2 - 3 years of post-registration experience working directly with patients managing Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

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

Shefford Health Centre

Address

The Shefford Health Centre

Robert Lucas Drive

Shefford

Bedfordshire

SG17 5FS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sheffordhealthcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Shefford Health Centre

Address

The Shefford Health Centre

Robert Lucas Drive

Shefford

Bedfordshire

SG17 5FS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sheffordhealthcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a dedicated Diabetes / Diabetes Specialist Nurse, where your expertise will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals managing diabetes. In this vital role, you will provide specialised patient care, education, and support to empower patients to manage their condition effectively.

Your understanding of medication administration, able initiate injectables including insulin and patient-centred care will be essential in delivering high-quality services that promote health and well-being. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative environment committed to excellence and continuous improvement.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver comprehensive patient assessments focused on diabetes management, including blood glucose monitoring and symptom evaluation
• Educate patients on diabetes self-care routines, medication use, lifestyle modifications, and dietary considerations
• Administer medications safely and accurately according to prescribed protocols
• Develop personalised care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to optimise treatment outcomes
• Monitor patient progress through regular follow-ups, adjusting care strategies as needed
• Maintain detailed documentation of patient interactions, treatment plans, and clinical observations
• Support patients in understanding their anatomy related to diabetes and its impact on overall health

Skills

• Strong patient care skills with a compassionate approach to supporting individuals with chronic conditions
• In-depth knowledge of human anatomy, particularly related to the endocrine system and metabolic processes involved in diabetes
• Proficiency in medication administration, including insulin injections and other diabetic medications
• Excellent communication skills to educate and motivate patients effectively
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Critical thinking skills for assessing patient needs and developing tailored treatment strategies
• Embracing alternative ways of working the use of technology to support the patient and the practice to achieve goals

About us

This role is ideal for motivated nursing professionals eager to advance their expertise in diabetes care while making a positive impact on patient lives. If you are passionate about health education (Diabetes), possess strong clinical skills, and thrive in a supportive team environment, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Be part of a larger team delivering care to 21K patients in the local areas on the edge of Shefford.

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated, dynamic, and passionate Band 5 Community Nurse to work within our Mid Bedfordshire Primary Home Care Team, the team deliver responsive high quality nursing to patients living in Sandy, Potton, Gamlingay and surrounding villages within Mid Beds. We are passionate about patient centred care, support our nurses to lead and deliver excellent and compassionate nursing and value our clinical teams as the real heart of the NHS. You will work closely with other members of the MDT to deliver care to patients with complex needs.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within the community nursing setting. You will have the opportunity to be involved in facilitating self-care for patients with long-term conditions, health promotion and innovative activities and projects that enhance patient service delivery and staff wellbeing. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in Urgent Response and Virtual Wards, which is a focus of our teams

Main duties of the job

If you are looking for a rewarding career that brings new challenges every day, offers opportunities to develop your clinical skills, and enables you to make a real difference to patients in their own homes, then Community Nursing could be the role for you.

We offer excellent development opportunities and training directed towards your needs/goals.

As a Community Staff Nurse, you will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care for patients with a wide range of health needs in the community. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to promote independence, prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, and support patients to receive high-quality care in the place they call home.

We offer excellent development opportunities, including structured training, clinical supervision, and support tailored to your individual career goals.

Experience in adult community services is desirable but not essential. We welcome applications from newly qualified nurses and experienced nurses who are enthusiastic, motivated, hard working and passionate about delivering outstanding care in the community.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.