Practice Nurse

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic& compassionate Registered Nurse with an interest in Diabetes to join our clinical team. We are a happy established clinical team that is looking for theright nurse to join us.

Previous experience of working in General Practice is desirable; however, we are able to provide a Transition Programme for those whoare new to Primary Care, if required.

The role will include working with our existing diabetic team to conduct annual reviews and promote a patient centred approach to diabetic care, as well as working as a Practice Nurse with general nursing responsibilities.

We pride ourselves in providing the highest quality of traditional General Practice care in a supportive team environment. We are a friendly team consisting of 3 GPs, 7 ANPs, 1 ECP, 4

Practice Nurses, 1 NA, 2 HCAs, 1 GPA and a supportive admin staff caring for 14,500patients in a semi-rural setting. We are also supported by PCN ARRS staff including Clinical Pharmacists, First Contact Physiotherapist, Social Prescriber and Health Coaches.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver evidence-based nursing care within your scope of practice
• Support long-term condition management of diabetes (and associated conditions) and run clinics.
• Support public health and screening programmes, including: immunisations & vaccines, cervical screening
• Health promotion and prevention
• Provide wound care and routine nursing procedures
• Contribute to our research programmes
• Contribute to QOF, enhanced services and practice targets
• Maintain accurate clinical records
• Teach and support patients to self-manage their conditions
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement and governance activity
• Liaise with external services to ensure patients receive appropriate care
• Respond appropriately to clinical emergencies and incidents
• Registered Nurse with the NMC
• Experience of chronic disease management - Diabetes
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication, organisational and time-management skills
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and revalidation
• Experience working as a Practice Nurse or Community Nurse
• Strong clinical skills including immunisations & wound care
• Good understanding of safeguarding adults and children
• Knowledge of GP systems, QOF and enhanced services
• Diabetic Diploma or equivalent (training can be provided)

• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
• Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities.
• Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team.
• Pleasant and articulate.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Able to work in a changing environment.
• Able to use own initiative.

• Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and The Scope of Professional Practice.
• Experience of Microsoft Office software.
• Experience of dealing with the public/patients.
• Experience of Systm One computer system

• Flexibility of working hours/ able to work at the desired times
• Experience of working within Primary Care

• Registered General Nurse.
• A demonstrable commitment to professional development.

• Competent in basic nursing duties required for the post.
• Specific nursing skills / qualifications.

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.