Job summary
Practice Nurse - Diabetes
30-37.5 hours/week
£35000 - £40000, Pro Rata
NHS Pension, Rewards Scheme & Salary Sacrifice Options
We're looking for a Nurse with experience of Primary Care, and specifically Diabetes to deliver outstanding care to our population of over 15000 patients. Working as part of a team, you'll have the chance to shape how we do things, and to make a difference in our community here in Darlington.
You'll be a Nurse with a qualification in Diabetes Care (eg Warwick), with experience in General Practice, and strong knowledge of the range of services we deliver, from long term condition management, to vaccination campaigns.
Closing date: 26th December 2024
Main duties of the job
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary practice team to deliver a wide range of care to patients, including, but not exclusively in diabetes and pre-diabetes.
To be responsible for the implementation of processes for the effective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice including care for elderly and housebound patients.
Working as a senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population.
The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, health promotion, well women and well man clinics, as well as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.
This organisation must ensure that the post holder has access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the organisation to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis.
About us
We are a carer friendly employer. We hold the Gold award in better health at work and are very focused on improving the health and wellbeing of staff whilst at work. NHS Pension, Rewards Scheme & Salary Sacrifice Options.
If you would like to know more about the role please contact Amy Norton, Patient Services Manager via e-mail to denmark.street@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary practice team to deliver a
wide range of care to patients, including, but not exclusively in diabetes and
pre-diabetes.
To be responsible for the implementation of processes for the
effective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based
practice including care for elderly and housebound patients.
Working as a senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team,
the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the
entitled patient population.
The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical
areas such as infection
prevention and control, health promotion, chronic
disease management, health promotion, well women and well man clinics, as well
as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and
delivery of clinical policy and procedure.
This organisation must ensure that the
post holder has access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate
named individual in the organisation to provide general advice and support on a
day-to-day basis.
Further information
on clinical supervision can be sought within the Clinical Supervision Policy
Please see the attached Job Description in Supporting Documents for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary practice team to deliver a
wide range of care to patients, including, but not exclusively in diabetes and
pre-diabetes.
To be responsible for the implementation of processes for the
effective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based
practice including care for elderly and housebound patients.
Working as a senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team,
the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the
entitled patient population.
The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical
areas such as infection
prevention and control, health promotion, chronic
disease management, health promotion, well women and well man clinics, as well
as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and
delivery of clinical policy and procedure.
This organisation must ensure that the
post holder has access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate
named individual in the organisation to provide general advice and support on a
day-to-day basis.
Further information
on clinical supervision can be sought within the Clinical Supervision Policy
Please see the attached Job Description in Supporting Documents for more information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council).
Desirable
- Mentor or teaching qualification.
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management).
- Family planning qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment.
- Experience of working autonomously.
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures.
Desirable
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse.
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients.
- Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council).
Desirable
- Mentor or teaching qualification.
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management).
- Family planning qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment.
- Experience of working autonomously.
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures.
Desirable
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse.
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients.
- Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking.
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).
