Practice Nurse with special interest in Diabetes

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

Skills

Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• 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

Essential

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

Desirable

• Mentor/teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

• 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)

Desirable

• 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).