Job summary
To
support our practice and ensure patients receive the best quality, Millgate
Healthcare Partnership is seeking an experienced Diabetic Nurse to work
alongside our existing nursing and GP team to develop and deliver a
comprehensive diabetic service for our patients.
To
be responsible for the management of diabetes including insulin initiation,
health education, reviewing bloods, medication monitoring and dose
adjustment. Working as part of the nursing
team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient
population. The role will include supporting the management team in the
reviewing of clinical policy and procedure.
The post holder will deliver clinic and home-based treatment plans
including education and lifestyle advice, monitoring and management of symptoms
and medications.
The service seeks to provide access to diagnostics and early
treatment intervention. The post is integral to the multidisciplinary team,
working closely with our partners in secondary care to provide seamless
transition for patients to primary care underpinned by a solid clinical
governance structure. The post holder
will build relationships with wider external organisations to promote joined up
patient care and services.
Main duties of the job
Responsible
for the assessment, planning and implementation of clinical management
plans.
Deliver
direct care to patients including providing personalised
planned interventions
to support people to remain safe, well and as independent as possible in their
own homes.
Initiate
insulin and proactively monitor the care of all diabetic patients in line with
local and national policy.
Provide
education and training to health care professionals across the pathway and
developing the focal point for responsive, high quality, evidence based
clinical advice in the out of hospital system, closely integrated with
secondary care specialities.
Works
in partnership with other groups in the development of innovative clinical
practice.
Assists
in managing a caseload, in line with practice policies, guidelines and national
standards.
Promotes
and enables patient choice and independent living.
Working within a structured diabetic team currently at the practice.
Adjustment of insulin as well as initiation.
Addition/ initiation of diabetic drugs including Metformin, GLP agonists,
SGLT2 inhibitors and oral hypoglycaemic agents.
Support of childhood diabetics and liaison with secondary care Paediatrics
teams who manage these clientele.
About us
An exciting opportunity to join a well-established, forward-thinking, friendly, practice based in Denton.
With just over 20,000 patients at MHP, this is a unique opportunity to work for a high-performing practice that places an emphasis on patient care.
We are a well-established GP practice with over 50 staff members serving a diverse patient population.
Our practice is set over 2 sites within walking distance from each other. Patient care is at the heart of all that we do. We are committed to providing high quality, compassionate care to our patients. We have a supportive/collaborative work environment where everyone is valued.
We are a high QOF-achieving practice and CQC rating Good.
Salary is dependent on experience
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
support our practice and ensure patients receive the best quality, Millgate
Healthcare Partnership is seeking an experienced Diabetic Nurse to work
alongside our existing nursing and GP team to develop and deliver a
comprehensive diabetic service for our patients.
To
be responsible for the management of diabetes including insulin initiation,
health education, reviewing bloods, medication monitoring and dose
adjustment. Working as part of the nursing
team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient
population. The role will include supporting the management team in the
reviewing of clinical policy and procedure.
Working within a structured diabetic team
currently at the practice.
Adjustment of insulin as well as
initiation.
Addition/ initiation of diabetic drugs
including Metformin, GLP agonists, SGLT2 inhibitors and oral hypoglycaemic
agents.
Support of childhood diabetics and liaison with
secondary care Paediatrics teams who manage these clientele.
The post holder will deliver clinic and home-based treatment plans
including education and lifestyle advice, monitoring and management of symptoms
and medications.
The service seeks to provide access to diagnostics and early
treatment intervention. The post is integral to the multidisciplinary team,
working closely with our partners in secondary care to provide seamless
transition for patients to primary care underpinned by a solid clinical
governance structure. The post holder
will build relationships with wider external organisations to promote joined up
patient care and services.
Key
Responsibilities
Responsible
for the assessment, planning and implementation of clinical
management
plans.
Deliver
direct care to patients including providing personalised planned interventions
to support people to remain safe, well and as independent as possible in their
own homes.
Initiate
insulin and proactively monitor the care of all diabetic patients in line with
local and national policy.
Provide
education and training to health care professionals across the pathway and
developing the focal point for responsive, high quality, evidence based
clinical advice in the out of hospital system, closely integrated with
secondary care specialities.
Works
in partnership with other groups in the development of innovative clinical
practice.
Assists
in managing a caseload, in line with practice policies, guidelines and national
standards.
Promotes
and enables patient choice and independent living.
Working within a structured diabetic team
currently at the practice.
Adjustment of insulin as well as
initiation.
Addition/ initiation of diabetic drugs
including Metformin, GLP agonists, SGLT2 inhibitors and oral hypoglycaemic
agents.
Support of childhood diabetics and liaison with
secondary care Paediatrics teams who manage these clientele.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
support our practice and ensure patients receive the best quality, Millgate
Healthcare Partnership is seeking an experienced Diabetic Nurse to work
alongside our existing nursing and GP team to develop and deliver a
comprehensive diabetic service for our patients.
To
be responsible for the management of diabetes including insulin initiation,
health education, reviewing bloods, medication monitoring and dose
adjustment. Working as part of the nursing
team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient
population. The role will include supporting the management team in the
reviewing of clinical policy and procedure.
Working within a structured diabetic team
currently at the practice.
Adjustment of insulin as well as
initiation.
Addition/ initiation of diabetic drugs
including Metformin, GLP agonists, SGLT2 inhibitors and oral hypoglycaemic
agents.
Support of childhood diabetics and liaison with
secondary care Paediatrics teams who manage these clientele.
The post holder will deliver clinic and home-based treatment plans
including education and lifestyle advice, monitoring and management of symptoms
and medications.
The service seeks to provide access to diagnostics and early
treatment intervention. The post is integral to the multidisciplinary team,
working closely with our partners in secondary care to provide seamless
transition for patients to primary care underpinned by a solid clinical
governance structure. The post holder
will build relationships with wider external organisations to promote joined up
patient care and services.
Key
Responsibilities
Responsible
for the assessment, planning and implementation of clinical
management
plans.
Deliver
direct care to patients including providing personalised planned interventions
to support people to remain safe, well and as independent as possible in their
own homes.
Initiate
insulin and proactively monitor the care of all diabetic patients in line with
local and national policy.
Provide
education and training to health care professionals across the pathway and
developing the focal point for responsive, high quality, evidence based
clinical advice in the out of hospital system, closely integrated with
secondary care specialities.
Works
in partnership with other groups in the development of innovative clinical
practice.
Assists
in managing a caseload, in line with practice policies, guidelines and national
standards.
Promotes
and enables patient choice and independent living.
Working within a structured diabetic team
currently at the practice.
Adjustment of insulin as well as
initiation.
Addition/ initiation of diabetic drugs
including Metformin, GLP agonists, SGLT2 inhibitors and oral hypoglycaemic
agents.
Support of childhood diabetics and liaison with
secondary care Paediatrics teams who manage these clientele.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Qualifications
- Registered Nurse
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Primary Care)
- Level 4 Insulin Initiation
- Independent prescriber
- NMC registration
- Experience
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of chronic disease management
- Working within a structured diabetic team currently at the practice.
- Adjustment of insulin as well as initiation.
- Addition/ initiation of diabetic drugs including Metformin, GLP agonists, SGLT2 inhibitors and oral hypoglycaemic agents.
- Support of childhood diabetics and liaison with secondary care Paediatrics teams who manage these clientele.
- Clinical Knowledge & Skills
- Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
- Diabetes
- Understands the importance of evidence-based practice
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Understands the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
- Current or recent experience of specialist diabetes care.
- Able to evidence continuing professional development and take responsibility for your ongoing development, ensuring professional
- standards are maintained; statutory and mandatory training is in date.
- Evidence excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills
- Be able to undertake comprehensive specialist assessments of patients including those who may have complex presentations or multiple pathologies
- Demonstrable specialist clinical skills in the assessment and treatment of patients with diabetes, both stable and those who are clinically unwell
- Demonstrable high level clinical reasoning & decision making skills
- Experience in goal setting, care planning and shared decision
- Works well with others and can effectively collaborate
- Professional and a commitment to clinical quality and customer service.
- To be able to supervise junior staff / students.
- Able to work autonomously
- Able to work under pressure and respond to acute patient need
- Able to undertake audits and patient involvement work as required with the support of the team leads
- Aware of own development needs and is committed to improvement
- To be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
- Able to act as a patient advocate
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the implications of cultural differences within the health care setting.
- An understanding of successful team dynamics
- A commitment to equality and diversity.
- Skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- Emis Skills
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Problem solving & analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Independent prescriber
- Good level of I.T. skills including data input supporting audit
- Personal Qualities
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively utilises resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- Other requirements
- Disclosure Barring Service DBS check
- Occupational Health Clearance
- Meet the requirements and provide evidence for nurse revalidation
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- The ability to relate well to people and show genuine warmth, kindness and understanding towards individuals who need our care and support is essential
- Car Driver with access to own car
Desirable
- Qualifications
- Nurse Prescriber
- Mentor or teaching qualification
- Experience
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
- Clinical Knowledge & Skills
- Venepuncture
- Chaperone procedure
- Hypertension
- Asthma
- CHD
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
- Skills
- Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
- Experience with clinical risk management
- Other requirements
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
- Previous experience of working in a community/ primary care setting.
- Experience of working and teaching within multidisciplinary groups.
- Experience of undertaking health promotion activities with patients and carers.
- Knowledge of shared decision making and goal setting and the ability to implement this.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Qualifications
- Registered Nurse
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Primary Care)
- Level 4 Insulin Initiation
- Independent prescriber
- NMC registration
- Experience
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of chronic disease management
- Working within a structured diabetic team currently at the practice.
- Adjustment of insulin as well as initiation.
- Addition/ initiation of diabetic drugs including Metformin, GLP agonists, SGLT2 inhibitors and oral hypoglycaemic agents.
- Support of childhood diabetics and liaison with secondary care Paediatrics teams who manage these clientele.
- Clinical Knowledge & Skills
- Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
- Diabetes
- Understands the importance of evidence-based practice
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Understands the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
- Current or recent experience of specialist diabetes care.
- Able to evidence continuing professional development and take responsibility for your ongoing development, ensuring professional
- standards are maintained; statutory and mandatory training is in date.
- Evidence excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills
- Be able to undertake comprehensive specialist assessments of patients including those who may have complex presentations or multiple pathologies
- Demonstrable specialist clinical skills in the assessment and treatment of patients with diabetes, both stable and those who are clinically unwell
- Demonstrable high level clinical reasoning & decision making skills
- Experience in goal setting, care planning and shared decision
- Works well with others and can effectively collaborate
- Professional and a commitment to clinical quality and customer service.
- To be able to supervise junior staff / students.
- Able to work autonomously
- Able to work under pressure and respond to acute patient need
- Able to undertake audits and patient involvement work as required with the support of the team leads
- Aware of own development needs and is committed to improvement
- To be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
- Able to act as a patient advocate
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the implications of cultural differences within the health care setting.
- An understanding of successful team dynamics
- A commitment to equality and diversity.
- Skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- Emis Skills
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Problem solving & analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Independent prescriber
- Good level of I.T. skills including data input supporting audit
- Personal Qualities
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively utilises resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- Other requirements
- Disclosure Barring Service DBS check
- Occupational Health Clearance
- Meet the requirements and provide evidence for nurse revalidation
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- The ability to relate well to people and show genuine warmth, kindness and understanding towards individuals who need our care and support is essential
- Car Driver with access to own car
Desirable
- Qualifications
- Nurse Prescriber
- Mentor or teaching qualification
- Experience
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
- Clinical Knowledge & Skills
- Venepuncture
- Chaperone procedure
- Hypertension
- Asthma
- CHD
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
- Skills
- Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
- Experience with clinical risk management
- Other requirements
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
- Previous experience of working in a community/ primary care setting.
- Experience of working and teaching within multidisciplinary groups.
- Experience of undertaking health promotion activities with patients and carers.
- Knowledge of shared decision making and goal setting and the ability to implement this.
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).