Practice Nurse with special interest in Diabetes

Haringey GP Federation; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider based in the UK is seeking a Practice Nurse with a special interest in diabetes care. This role involves managing patient care, administering vaccinations, and conducting assessments. Ideal candidates must be Registered Nurses with relevant qualifications, strong clinical skills, and experience in primary care. The position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on improving patient outcomes and continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in primary care, community nursing, or chronic disease management.
• Significant knowledge in diabetes management is required.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) is a must.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients with Diabetes, delivering ongoing assessment and follow-up.
• Administer childhood and adult vaccinations.
• Perform holistic assessments and prioritise tasks.

Skills

Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills

Strong patient communication

Ability to work independently

Good IT skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) with current NMC registration

Post-registration qualification in diabetes management

Non-Medical prescribing (V300)

Job description

Practice Nurse with special interest in Diabetes

To provide and maintain a highstandard of nursing care for patients with Diabetes, as well as providingnursing assistance to the GPs and other members of primary healthcare team. Theduties will (in time and with training where necessary) include all tasksnormally undertaken by an experienced practice nurse.

Main duties of the job

Management of patients with Diabetes, deliveringongoing assessment, monitoring, review and follow-up

Monitor and interpret relevant investigations

Initiate, titrate, adjust and monitor Diabetesmedication in line with agreed protocols and prescribing qualifications

Interest in long term condition management; vascular,Hypertension and/or respiratory disease

Administration of childhood and adult vaccinations

Contribute to Quality and Outcomes Framework andother quality indicators as appropriate

Perform venepuncture according to local guidelines

Provide holistic approach to wound management andimplement would care in line with current evidence based guidelines includingthe use of Doppler and leg ulcer management

Perform holistic assessment of patients andattending for cervical cytology smear tests

Assist patients to identify their health needs,incorporating the use of care plans

About us

NCPC ltd is an innovative not for profit social enterprise,established to create a network of great practices that sustains and supportsthe development of general practice across the local area. We enable our membergeneral practices to continue to operate as local family practice with thebenefit of a large and robust infrastructure to provide support.

We want our practices to becomewellbeing practices, actively closing the gaps aroundmortality and morbidity. The ethos of the company is one ofcollaboration, learning and continuous improvement.

This position is aimed at those whowish to be part of a supportive and friendly team working together to helpshape the future of General Practice.

Job responsibilities

Assist and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed.

Such tasks may include (list not exclusive):

Management of patients with Diabetes, delivering ongoing assessment, monitoring, review and follow-up

Monitor and interpret relevant investigations

Initiate, titrate, adjust and monitor Diabetes medication in line with agreed protocols and prescribing qualifications

Interest in long term condition management; vascular, Hypertension and/or respiratory disease

Administration of childhood and adult vaccinations

Running well person clinics and health promotions programmes, facilitating change by providing assessment and lifestyle advice on diet, smoking, alcohol intake and exercise

Contribute to Quality and Outcomes Framework and other quality indicators as appropriate

Perform holistic assessment of patients and attending for cervical cytology smear tests

Perform venepuncture according to local guidelines

Provide holistic approach to wound management and implement would care in line with current evidence based guidelines including the use of Doppler and leg ulcer management

Assist patients to identify their health needs, incorporating the use of care plans

Removal of Sutures

Travel vaccines including the provision of comprehensive advice to patients prior to travel

ECGs

Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs

Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate

Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs

Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician.

Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms

Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels

Participation in administrative systems in the Practice

At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records

A duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within a range of assigned tasks

Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.

On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits

Person Specification

Skills

• Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Strong patient communication, motivational interviewing, and health coaching skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Accurate record-keeping and understanding of clinical governance, safeguarding, and confidentiality.
• Good IT skills with experience using GP clinical systems (EMIS).
• Ability to manage own workload, prioritise and work under pressure.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and quality improvement.
• Clinical Skills cervical cytology, immunisation and vaccination, ear care, minor surgery, travel health, Spirometry, childhood immunisations
• Experience of using EMIS Web, ICE, INR Star,

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current NMC registration
• Post-registration qualification or accredited training in diabetes management
• Non-Medical prescribing (V300)

Experience

• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
• Significant experience in primary care, community nursing or chronic disease management.
• Experience in wound management, including diabetic foot assessment.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
• Additional experience in managing long-term conditions (e.g., COPD, asthma, hypertension, CHD)
• Clinical supervision training and experience
• Knowledge or experience in Audit participation and CQC Compliance

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.