Practice Nurse special interest in Diabetes

To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients with Diabetes, as well as providing nursing assistance to the GPs and other members of primary healthcare team. Theduties will (in time and with training where necessary) include all tasks normally undertaken by an experienced practice nurse.

Management of patients with Diabetes, delivering ongoing assessment, monitoring, review and follow-up

Monitor and interpret relevant investigations

Initiate, titrate, adjust and monitor Diabetes medication in line with agreed protocols and prescribing qualifications

Interest in long term condition management; vascular,Hypertension and/or respiratory disease

Administration of childhood and adult vaccinations

Contribute to Quality and Outcomes Framework andother quality indicators as appropriate

Perform venepuncture according to local guidelines

Provide holistic approach to wound management and implement would care in line with current evidence based guidelines including the use of Doppler and leg ulcer management

Perform holistic assessment of patients and attending for cervical cytology smear tests

Assist patients to identify their health needs,incorporating the use of care plans

NCPC ltd is an innovative not for profit social enterprise,established to create a network of great practices that sustains and supports the development of general practice across the local area. We enable our member general practices to continue to operate as local family practice with the benefit of a large and robust infrastructure to provide support.

We want our practices to becomewellbeing practices, actively closing the gaps around mortality and morbidity. The ethos of the company is one of collaboration, learning and continuous improvement.

This position is aimed at those whowish to be part of a supportive and friendly team working together to helpshape the future of General Practice.

Assist and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed.

Such tasks may include (list not exclusive):

Management of patients with Diabetes, delivering ongoing assessment, monitoring, review and follow-up

Monitor and interpret relevant investigations

Initiate, titrate, adjust and monitor Diabetes medication in line with agreed protocols and prescribing qualifications

Interest in long term condition management; vascular, Hypertension and/or respiratory disease

Administration of childhood and adult vaccinations

Running well person clinics and health promotions programmes, facilitating change by providing assessment and lifestyle advice on diet, smoking, alcohol intake and exercise

Contribute to Quality and Outcomes Framework and other quality indicators as appropriate

Perform holistic assessment of patients and attending for cervical cytology smear tests

Perform venepuncture according to local guidelines

Provide holistic approach to wound management and implement would care in line with current evidence based guidelines including the use of Doppler and leg ulcer management

Assist patients to identify their health needs, incorporating the use of care plans

Removal of Sutures

Travel vaccines including the provision of comprehensive advice to patients prior to travel

ECGs

Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs

Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate

Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs

Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician.

Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms

Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels

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 a range of assigned tasks

Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.

On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits

• Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Strong patient communication, motivational interviewing, and health coaching skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Accurate record-keeping and understanding of clinical governance, safeguarding, and confidentiality.
• Good IT skills with experience using GP clinical systems (EMIS).
• Ability to manage own workload, prioritise and work under pressure.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and quality improvement.
• Clinical Skills cervical cytology, immunisation and vaccination, ear care, minor surgery, travel health, Spirometry, childhood immunisations
• Experience of using EMIS Web, ICE, INR Star,

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current NMC registration
• Post-registration qualification or accredited training in diabetes management
• Non-Medical prescribing (V300)

• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
• Significant experience in primary care,…