Job summary Job Summary:To provide high quality, holistic, individualised diabetes care to patients in a Primary Care setting.Job Responsibilities: (as qualified to do so) Competent in performing comprehensive diabetes reviews with referral on as necessary.
It is desirable thatyou wouldhave completed training in insulin and GLP1 management Promote a greater understanding of diabetes and empower patients and their care givers through education, support and counselling Use evidence based practice and patient centred goals to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions Confidence in altering diabetes treatment regimes Work collaboratively and with shared decision making Confidence in initiating and reviewing continuous glucose monitors is desirable Experience in group diabetes consultations is desirable An ability to request, interpret and action pathology tests related to diabetes and its complications Follow agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate To assist in the management of clinical indicators (QOF) and update patient records at every opportunity Main duties of the job Provide nursing treatments and procedures to patients in participation with GPs or independently to agreed protocols Provide general and specific health screening to the patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to GP as necessary Advise patients on general health care and promote disease prevention opportunistically Administration 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 the range of assigned tasks Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.
Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post About us This isa busy department, so the successful applicant will be focused, hardworking andmotivated; with excellent communication skills and a confident personality.
Weare a happy and supportive team made up of 4 Health Care Assistants and 4 Nurses.A good sense of humour, a willingness to get stuckin, and the ability to be a great team player are essential.Ledbury Health Partnership is based in thepretty market town of Ledbury, Herefordshire whichis easily accessible from Hereford, Worcestershire or Gloucestershire.
We havea growing patient list of 13,500 and a practice team of more than 50 staffworking over 3 sites Job description Job responsibilities Competent in performing comprehensive diabetes reviews with referral on as necessary.
It is desirable thatyou wouldhave completed training in insulin and GLP1 management Promote a greater understanding of diabetes and empower patients and their care givers through education, support and counselling Use evidence based practice and patient centred goals to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions Confidence in altering diabetes treatment regimes Work collaboratively and with shared decision making Confidence in initiating and reviewing continuous glucose monitors is desirable Experience in group diabetes consultations is desirable An ability to request, interpret and action pathology tests related to diabetes and its complications Follow agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate To assist in the management of clinical indicators (QOF) and update patient records at every opportunity Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of diabetes management Desirable Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse Personal Qualities Essential 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 and 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 Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration Desirable Post graduate diploma or degree in diabetes related field or equivalent experience Clinical Knowledge & Skills Essential Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples ECGs Venepuncture Travel medicine Asthma Spirometry Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel) Womens health (Cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
Desirable Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly Diabetes Hypertension CHD 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 Understands the requirement for PGDs and associated policy Skills Essential Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT and Admin skills Competent in the use of Microsoft Office Effective time management (Planning & Organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check Occupational Health Clearance Desirable EMIS user skills