Job summary We are looking to recruit a registered Nurse with experience in delivering the management of diabetes.
Selsey Medical Practice are part ofChichester Association of Medical Practice Primary Care Network.We are committed to improving the care provided to patients, reducinghealth inequalities and raising the quality and standards of GP practice.
Thisrole will part of the developing model of care which addresses our ambition todeliver person-centred coordinated care and support implementation of the NHSlong-term plan.Wewould love to hear from you if: You are committed to outstanding patient care You are an experienced Nurse who istrained to deliver diabetes reviews and ongoing management.
Main duties of the job Practice nurses are part of our multi disciplinary team delivering chronic diseasemanagement clinics.
The successful candidate will:Provide compassionate, safe andeffective care and support to patients.Prioritise and manage their own workload,recognising where elements of care can safely be delegated to other colleagues,carers and family members.Provide and receive sensitive informationconcerning patients medical conditionsPlease refer to the job description for further information About us Selsey Medical Practice is part of the Chichester Alliance of Medical Practices (ChAMP) Primary Care Network which consists of 8 GP surgeries covering Chichester, Selsey, Wittering, Tangmere and Southbourne and provides care to over 92,000 patients.We have 12,500 patients registered at our practice, we have 11 GP's who are supported by a team of nurses and other healthcare professionals and supporting roles.We are a training practice, with 2 GP trainers.We are always striving to be patient focused and to prioritise keeping people living in their home, living well and having choices.
Job description Job responsibilities Chronic disease management To implement and evaluate individualtreatment plans for pre-diabetic / diabetic patients that promote health andwellbeingTo be involved in influencingprocedures and protocols for the management of chronic diseases.Maintain an awareness of thedevelopments in the care and treatment of patients in order to be able to carryout duties competentlyInfection ControlTo maintain a clean, safeenvironment, ensuring adherence to standards of cleanliness, hygiene andinfection control.Make effective use of training toupdate knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of othersacross the full range of infection control and patient processes.See Job Description for full details.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN & NMC Registration Desirable Mentor or teaching qualification Qualification in management of diabetes Nurse prescriber Family planning qualification Knowledge and Skills Essential Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs Chaperone procedure Desirable Broad knowledge of clinical governance Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Knowledge of health promotion strategies Personal skills Essential Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Problem solving and analytical skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Desirable Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Experience Essential Experience of working autonomously Experience of infection prevention and control measures Desirable Experience of chronic disease management Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients Experience of quality initiatives, , benchmarking Personal Qualities Essential Polite and confident Flexible and co-operative High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort Desirable Motivated, forward thinker Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations Effectively utilise resources Other Criteria Essential Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational Health clearance Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role of a Practice Nurse