Job summary
South Leicestershire Medical Group are looking for an experience diabetes practice nurse to join our friendly and supportive family here at South Leicestershire Medical Group. This is a great opportunity to work within a welcoming environment where teamwork, patient care and support for colleagues are the heart of everything we do.
- Full time/part time hours available
- Competitive salary
- Annual leave increases with length of service
- NHS pension scheme
- Blue Light Discount - Access to over 15,000 discounts
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, evidence-based care for patients with diabetes. This role involves leading and supporting diabetic clinics, offering education and management plans to patients, and contributing to the development of diabetes care within the practice.
About us
South Leicestershire Medical Group is a dynamic, progressive, and supportive place to work and are proud of our clinical care and innovation. We currently have a diverse clinical team supported by a progressive administrative structure, caring for a total of 25,000 patients over six sites in the South of Leicestershire, covering Market Harborough, Fleckney and Great Glen.
Why join us?
- Great location easily accessible from Leicester and surrounding areas, with the added benefit of working in a semi-rural community.
- Recognised training practice
- Research, as one of the only few Level 4 NIHR research practices nationally, we're at the forefront of primary care research.
- Well-being, focused culture. We value and actively support staff wellbeing and promote a healthy work-life balance.
- Innovation by nature, we invest in cutting-edge technologies and systems to enable flexible, efficient working including Rapid Health, GP Autopilot, Abtrace and Health-tech1.
- Strong development support, we offer a wide range of opportunities for clinical development, additional training and career progression.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Deliver specialist nursing care, support and advice to patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
- Conduct diabetes reviews, including blood glucose monitoring, insulin management and medication.
- Support patients with lifestyle education, including diet, exercise, smoking cessation and self-management.
- Manage reviews as part of the QOF framework
- Work closely with GP's, pharmacists, practice nurses, healthcare assistants and external specialists to optimise patients care.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of diabetes management protocols and clinical pathways.
- Maintain accurate, up to date clinical records in line with practice and NMC standards.
- Participate in clinical audits, meetings and ongoing quality improvement initiatives
- Provide input into patients recall systems and ensure follow-up of tests results and referrals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Deliver specialist nursing care, support and advice to patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
- Conduct diabetes reviews, including blood glucose monitoring, insulin management and medication.
- Support patients with lifestyle education, including diet, exercise, smoking cessation and self-management.
- Manage reviews as part of the QOF framework
- Work closely with GP's, pharmacists, practice nurses, healthcare assistants and external specialists to optimise patients care.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of diabetes management protocols and clinical pathways.
- Maintain accurate, up to date clinical records in line with practice and NMC standards.
- Participate in clinical audits, meetings and ongoing quality improvement initiatives
- Provide input into patients recall systems and ensure follow-up of tests results and referrals.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- -Registered Nurse (NMC Registered)
- -Demonstrate experience in managing patients with diabetes
- -Up to date clinical knowledge of diabetes management and treatments
- -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- -Ability to work independently and part of a team
Desirable
- -Postgraduate qualification in diabetes care/chronic disease management
- -Experience in primary care or community nursing
- -Competence in initiating or adjusting insulin and other diabetes medication
- -Experience in using System One.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- -Registered Nurse (NMC Registered)
- -Demonstrate experience in managing patients with diabetes
- -Up to date clinical knowledge of diabetes management and treatments
- -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- -Ability to work independently and part of a team
Desirable
- -Postgraduate qualification in diabetes care/chronic disease management
- -Experience in primary care or community nursing
- -Competence in initiating or adjusting insulin and other diabetes medication
- -Experience in using System One.
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).
