Job summary
Honiton Surgery are looking for an experienced diabetes nurse to join our practice team.
We are looking for someone for 19hrs a week, to lead on the management of our diabetes patients. This would suit someone with experience of working with diabetes patients in a hospital, community or primary care setting.
Main duties of the job
Working
with the nursing team, as a member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the
post holder will ensure practice diabetes services are delivered effectively to
the our patients.
Your main responsibilities will include:
Delivering nurse led clinics to assess,
diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions for patients for
patients presenting with diabetes, pre- diabetes or undifferentiated diagnosis.
In collaboration with other members of
the practice team, lead the planning and delivery of diabetes services,
promoting integrated and seamless pathways of care.
Initiate Insulin and GLP1s where
indicated
Provide support and mentorship to other
colleagues within the practice
Contribute to practice targets both
local and national, e.g. QOF.
Refer patients to other service/agencies as appropriate.
Promote health and well-being through
the use of health promotion screening.
About us
We are a very busy, well-established GP practice of 17,749 patients and are located in the market town of Honiton in East Devon. We have 5 GP Partners, 13 Salaried GPs, 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 1 Lead Practice Nurse, plus all the associated teams that incorporate our workforce. We have active participation in PCN development with two other local practices and have a good rating with CQC.
The Partners and Practice Manager are innovative and forward thinking, and always open to continuing the development of future systems that support excellent patient care and staff wellbeing.
We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic individual who is proactive and well organised. They will need to be passionate about delivering high standards of patient care.
The right candidate will require excellent leadership skills to help us move forward in this exciting and challenging time for General Practice. Individuals should be adaptable and able to understand and respond to the diverse and dynamic nature of the role, being able to balance the needs of the practice with the ever-changing challenges of providing healthcare. We look forward to welcoming a highly motivated individual to work alongside our Nursing Team and the Partners in leading our friendly team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following
are the core responsibilities of the Diabetes Specialist Nurse There may be, on
occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon
factors such as workload and staffing levels:
a. To operate nurse led clinics to assess,
diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions for patients for
patients presenting with diabetes, pre- diabetes or undifferentiated diagnosis.
b. In collaboration with other members of
the practice team, lead the planning and delivery of diabetes services,
promoting integrated and seamless pathways of care.
c. Initiate Insulin and GLP1s where
indicated
d. Provide support and mentorship to other
colleagues within the practice
e. Contribute to practice targets both
local and national, e.g. QOF.
f. Refer patients to other service/agencies as appropriate.
g. Promote health and well-being through
the use of health promotion screening.
h. Undertake home visits for patients with
diabetes as required.
i. To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant
legislation
j. To ensure clinical codes are used effectively by all members of the
nursing team
k. To ensure the appropriate use of chronic disease registers
l. Work to support compliance and adherence
to prescribed treatments by detecting and managing side effects and or adverse
reactions.
m. To request pathology services and process pathology results as
required.
n. To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is
supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.).
o. To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe
practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
In addition to the
primary responsibilities, the Diabetes Specialist Nurse may be requested to:
a.
Participate
in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
b.
Support
and participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve
patient care
c.
Continually
review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives
where appropriate
d.
Participate
in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured
approach, i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)
e.
Support
the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies
and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following
are the core responsibilities of the Diabetes Specialist Nurse There may be, on
occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon
factors such as workload and staffing levels:
a. To operate nurse led clinics to assess,
diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions for patients for
patients presenting with diabetes, pre- diabetes or undifferentiated diagnosis.
b. In collaboration with other members of
the practice team, lead the planning and delivery of diabetes services,
promoting integrated and seamless pathways of care.
c. Initiate Insulin and GLP1s where
indicated
d. Provide support and mentorship to other
colleagues within the practice
e. Contribute to practice targets both
local and national, e.g. QOF.
f. Refer patients to other service/agencies as appropriate.
g. Promote health and well-being through
the use of health promotion screening.
h. Undertake home visits for patients with
diabetes as required.
i. To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant
legislation
j. To ensure clinical codes are used effectively by all members of the
nursing team
k. To ensure the appropriate use of chronic disease registers
l. Work to support compliance and adherence
to prescribed treatments by detecting and managing side effects and or adverse
reactions.
m. To request pathology services and process pathology results as
required.
n. To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is
supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.).
o. To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe
practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
In addition to the
primary responsibilities, the Diabetes Specialist Nurse may be requested to:
a.
Participate
in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
b.
Support
and participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve
patient care
c.
Continually
review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives
where appropriate
d.
Participate
in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured
approach, i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)
e.
Support
the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies
and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 5 Years post registration experience
- 2 years experience of diabetes management in primary care or a community or hospital setting.
- Experience of Chronic Disease Management
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience working a s a practice or community nurse
- Experience of managing diabetes
Desirable
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
- Experience of quality initiatives
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals
- Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
- Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
- Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
- Chaperone procedure
- Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
- Chronic disease management in Diabetes
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Strong IT skills and competent in clinical IT systems
Desirable
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
- Experience with clinical risk management
- Clear, polite telephone manner
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Postgraduate Diploma or Master's level Diabetes Qualification
- Nurse Prescriber
Desirable
- Mentor or Teaching Qualification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and co-operative
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
- Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health clearance
- Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role
Desirable
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
- Effectively utilise resources
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 5 Years post registration experience
- 2 years experience of diabetes management in primary care or a community or hospital setting.
- Experience of Chronic Disease Management
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience working a s a practice or community nurse
- Experience of managing diabetes
Desirable
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
- Experience of quality initiatives
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals
- Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
- Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
- Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
- Chaperone procedure
- Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
- Chronic disease management in Diabetes
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Strong IT skills and competent in clinical IT systems
Desirable
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
- Experience with clinical risk management
- Clear, polite telephone manner
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Postgraduate Diploma or Master's level Diabetes Qualification
- Nurse Prescriber
Desirable
- Mentor or Teaching Qualification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and co-operative
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
- Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health clearance
- Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role
Desirable
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
- Effectively utilise resources
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).
