Job summary
The Grange Practice is seeking to
welcome a Practice Nurse to deliver a high-quality, evidence-based diabetes
service to the practice population. Collaborating with our already experienced
and diverse nursing team; as well as the wider multidisciplinary clinical and
non-clinical team; and in line with the practice values of compassion,
integrity, respect and good humour; you will provide a high standard of patient
focused, high quality and holistic medical care to our patients with Type 1 and
Type 2 diabetes. You will also act as a clinical resource within
the practice, contributing to the professional development of colleagues and
the continuous improvement of diabetes care.The Grange Practice is seeking to
welcome a Practice Nurse to deliver a high-quality, evidence-based diabetes
service to the practice population. Collaborating with our already experienced
and diverse nursing team; as well as the wider multidisciplinary clinical and
non-clinical team; and in line with the practice values of compassion,
integrity, respect and good humour; you will provide a high standard of patient
focused, high quality and holistic medical care to our patients with Type 1 and
Type 2 diabetes. You will also act as a clinical resource within
the practice, contributing to the professional development of colleagues and
the continuous improvement of diabetes care.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Patient Care & Management
Treatment of patients with diabetes (Type 1,
Type 2, and other forms) by delivering ongoing assessment, monitoring, review,
and follow-up.
Clinical Leadership & Service Development
Lead and direct the coordination of diabetes
clinics within the practice, including scheduling and patient recall.
Professional and Quality Assurance Duties
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of national and
local diabetes guidance (NICE, local ICS pathways) and ensure clinical
compliance.
About us
Reporting to the Lead Practice
Nurse, you would be compassionate, courteous, approachable, respectful and
accommodating to patients and staff. The nursing team at The Grange Practice
prides itself, along with all other clinical and non-clinical staff, on
learning from each other through continuous learning and training.
At The Grange Practice we strive
for a culture of clear communication and work hard to encourage constructive
feedback with patients and each other.
At The Grange Practice; honesty,
kindness, trust, integrity and confidentiality are key attributes that we
expect to see demonstrated in the behaviour of all our staff. Our belief is
that daily interactions built on trust form the foundations of strong, long
lasting, productive, accountable, compassionate, courteous, approachable,
respectful and meaningful relationships between patients, staff and each other.
If The Grange Practice sounds
like somewhere you would like to work and where you believe you could provide a
valuable contribution; we would love to hear from you.
Please send your application to
our HR Lead, Lindsay Frawley via NHS jobs. If you would like to arrange an
informal visit to the surgery, please also contact Lindsay and she will liaise
with you on a time and date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
Patient Care & Management
Treatment of patients with diabetes (Type 1,
Type 2, and other forms) by delivering ongoing assessment, monitoring, review,
and follow-up.
Undertake complex assessments and develop
individualised care plans.
Monitor and interpret relevant investigations.
Initiate, titrate, adjust and monitor diabetes
medications (oral and insulin therapies) in line with agreed protocols and
prescribing qualifications.
Educate patients in self-management: blood
glucose monitoring, carbohydrate counting, sick-day rules, prevention of
hypoglycaemia, lifestyle modification, and foot care.
Provide structured education for newly diagnosed and existing
patients.
Identify, assess, and refer patients with
complications (e.g. retinopathy, neuropathy, foot problems, renal disease) as
appropriate.
Provide telephone, virtual, or in-person
follow-up as clinically required.
Undertake home visits where necessary (e.g.
housebound patients) for assessment, treatment, or education.
Ensure continuity of care and coordinate with
secondary care and community services to support integrated diabetes
management.
Clinical
Leadership & Service Development
Lead and direct the coordination of diabetes clinics within
the practice, including scheduling and patient recall.
Develop, implement, and review local pathways,
policies, and protocols in diabetes care (e.g. insulin safety, hypoglycaemia
management, foot screening).
Audit and monitor diabetes care metrics and drive improvement
initiatives.
Act as a specialist resource and mentor for
practice staff, providing expert advice, support, and
supervision.
Deliver or facilitate in-house training sessions
and case-based discussions to enhance team competence in diabetes care.
Contribute to the planning and delivery of
health promotion and prevention programmes.
Liaise closely with local diabetes networks,
community teams, and secondary care providers to promote continuity and best
practice.
Professional Duties
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of national and
local diabetes guidance (NICE, local ICS pathways) and ensure clinical
compliance.
Maintain accurate and professional clinical
records in accordance with NMC and practice standards.
Participate in practice clinical governance
processes, including risk management, incident review, and medicines safety.
Participate in and support CQC, or other
relevant quality frameworks as required.
Engage in continuing professional development
(CPD) and reflective practice to maintain and develop specialist competence.
Maintain professional registration and if
applicable independent prescribing qualification.
Adhere to the NMC Code, professional boundaries,
and practice policies including confidentiality, data protection, and
safeguarding.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
Patient Care & Management
Treatment of patients with diabetes (Type 1,
Type 2, and other forms) by delivering ongoing assessment, monitoring, review,
and follow-up.
Undertake complex assessments and develop
individualised care plans.
Monitor and interpret relevant investigations.
Initiate, titrate, adjust and monitor diabetes
medications (oral and insulin therapies) in line with agreed protocols and
prescribing qualifications.
Educate patients in self-management: blood
glucose monitoring, carbohydrate counting, sick-day rules, prevention of
hypoglycaemia, lifestyle modification, and foot care.
Provide structured education for newly diagnosed and existing
patients.
Identify, assess, and refer patients with
complications (e.g. retinopathy, neuropathy, foot problems, renal disease) as
appropriate.
Provide telephone, virtual, or in-person
follow-up as clinically required.
Undertake home visits where necessary (e.g.
housebound patients) for assessment, treatment, or education.
Ensure continuity of care and coordinate with
secondary care and community services to support integrated diabetes
management.
Clinical
Leadership & Service Development
Lead and direct the coordination of diabetes clinics within
the practice, including scheduling and patient recall.
Develop, implement, and review local pathways,
policies, and protocols in diabetes care (e.g. insulin safety, hypoglycaemia
management, foot screening).
Audit and monitor diabetes care metrics and drive improvement
initiatives.
Act as a specialist resource and mentor for
practice staff, providing expert advice, support, and
supervision.
Deliver or facilitate in-house training sessions
and case-based discussions to enhance team competence in diabetes care.
Contribute to the planning and delivery of
health promotion and prevention programmes.
Liaise closely with local diabetes networks,
community teams, and secondary care providers to promote continuity and best
practice.
Professional Duties
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of national and
local diabetes guidance (NICE, local ICS pathways) and ensure clinical
compliance.
Maintain accurate and professional clinical
records in accordance with NMC and practice standards.
Participate in practice clinical governance
processes, including risk management, incident review, and medicines safety.
Participate in and support CQC, or other
relevant quality frameworks as required.
Engage in continuing professional development
(CPD) and reflective practice to maintain and develop specialist competence.
Maintain professional registration and if
applicable independent prescribing qualification.
Adhere to the NMC Code, professional boundaries,
and practice policies including confidentiality, data protection, and
safeguarding.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Be professionally accountable for nursing practice in accordance with the NMC Code.
- Maintain active NMC registration and up-to-date professional knowledge.
- Part 1 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Register
-
- First degree or equivalent NMC Registered with no restrictions on practice
- GCSE in grade A to C in English (or equivalent)
- GCSE in grade A to C in Maths (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Independent prescribing qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Be professionally accountable for nursing practice in accordance with the NMC Code.
- Maintain active NMC registration and up-to-date professional knowledge.
- Part 1 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Register
-
- First degree or equivalent NMC Registered with no restrictions on practice
- GCSE in grade A to C in English (or equivalent)
- GCSE in grade A to C in Maths (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Independent prescribing qualification
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).