Job summary
Meanwood Group Practice are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Lead Diabetic and Practice Nurse to join our expanding friendly and dynamic team on a permanent basis. Monday 7.30am - 1.30pm, Thursday and Friday 7.30am-6pm (26 hours per week).
We are a large successful training practice based in Meanwood, Leeds.
We are passionate about a high standard of health and wellbeing for our staff and our patients. We are looking for someone who will share this vision and thrive with us.
Main duties of the job
The Lead Diabetic and Practice Nurse at
Meanwood Group Practice will provide advanced, evidence-based nursing care
across the full spectrum of general practice services, while leading and
developing high-quality diabetes care particularly in managing type 2 diabetes and preferred experience with insulin management.
The post holder will work autonomously within
the multidisciplinary team, contributing to service development, quality
improvement, and enhanced long-term condition management to meet the needs of
the local Leeds population.
About us
Meanwood Group Practice is an ever-expanding practice situated in North Leeds. We provide care for approximately 16,000 patients covering a variety of demographics. We are also an active member of the Central North Leeds Primary Care Network (PCN).
We are a friendly, dynamic and supportive team of 11 Partners, 3 Salaried GP's,1 ACP, 6 practice nurses, 1 HCA and 1 Phlebotomist all supported by our experienced reception and administrative teams. The practice provides specialist services for ENT, Minor Surgery, Gynaecology and Menopause. We are also a well established GP training practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead Diabetes Role
Within Meanwood Group Practice, the post holder will:
- Lead and coordinate diabetes care pathways
- Manage Type 2 and pre-diabetes
- Undertake comprehensive annual diabetes reviews
- Initiate and titrate insulin and injectable therapies (if qualified)
- Interpret HbA1c, lipid, renal and ACR results
- Perform diabetic foot assessments
- Develop personalised care plans
- Reduce health inequalities within the practice diabetes population
- Educate and train other team member
- Be proactive in
implementing service improvements for diabetes
Practice Nurse Responsibilities
The post holder will deliver comprehensive general practice nursing services including:
- Chronic disease management (Asthma, COPD, Hypertension, CKD, CVD)
- Cervical cytology
- Childhood and adult immunisations
- Wound care and leg ulcer management
- Contraception and sexual health services
- NHS Health Checks
- Health promotion and lifestyle support
- Infection prevention and control compliance
- Travel Vaccinations
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead Diabetes Role
Within Meanwood Group Practice, the post holder will:
- Lead and coordinate diabetes care pathways
- Manage Type 2 and pre-diabetes
- Undertake comprehensive annual diabetes reviews
- Initiate and titrate insulin and injectable therapies (if qualified)
- Interpret HbA1c, lipid, renal and ACR results
- Perform diabetic foot assessments
- Develop personalised care plans
- Reduce health inequalities within the practice diabetes population
- Educate and train other team member
- Be proactive in
implementing service improvements for diabetes
Practice Nurse Responsibilities
The post holder will deliver comprehensive general practice nursing services including:
- Chronic disease management (Asthma, COPD, Hypertension, CKD, CVD)
- Cervical cytology
- Childhood and adult immunisations
- Wound care and leg ulcer management
- Contraception and sexual health services
- NHS Health Checks
- Health promotion and lifestyle support
- Infection prevention and control compliance
- Travel Vaccinations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified nurse registered with the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Type 2 Diabetes training
Desirable
- Chronic Disease Management Training
Experience
Essential
- We are looking for an experienced practice nurse who specialises in type 2 diabetes management to join our cohesive, supportive and experienced clinical and practice team.
Desirable
- Experience with insulin management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified nurse registered with the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Type 2 Diabetes training
Desirable
- Chronic Disease Management Training
Experience
Essential
- We are looking for an experienced practice nurse who specialises in type 2 diabetes management to join our cohesive, supportive and experienced clinical and practice team.
Desirable
- Experience with insulin management
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).