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PRACTICE NURSE SPECIALISING IN DIABETES CARE
| Posting date: | 13 February 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 March 2025 |
| Location: | Lutterworth, LE17 4EB |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A1973-25-0001 |
Summary
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Diabetes chronic disease management To operate autonomous nurse led clinics to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions for patients presenting with diabetes, pre-diabetes or undifferentiated diagnosis. Undertake clinical nursing practice at an advanced level using knowledge, within scope of competence, to deliver holistic care to people accessing primary healthcare services. In collaboration with other members of the practice team, lead the planning and delivery of diabetes services, promoting integrated and seamless pathways of care. Undertake foot checks, blood tests and screening on patients with diabetes. Refer patients directly to other services/agencies as appropriate to help manage their diabetic control/care. Provide assessment, screening treatment services and health education advice to patients found to be pre-diabetic. Undertake pathological specimens and investigatory procedures as required. Provide support and advice to other colleagues requiring input regarding patients diabetes care. Attendance at monthly EDEN teams meetings. Provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, individualised patient care referencing current NICE guidelines for diabetes. Be the practices lead on the diabetes indicator of QoF and any IIF indicators relating to diabetes. Help the practice to achieve its quality targets (QoF/IIF/PCN) to sustain the high standards of patient care and service delivery. Develop and set up new patient services and participate in initiatives to improve existing patient services. Undertake health promotion events at the practice providing education to patients with diabetes and pre-diabetes. Initiate insulin therapy if qualified to do so. If not, work towards achieving this qualification within an agreed timescale. ADDITIONAL GENERAL PRACTICE NURSING DUTIES: Womens health Undertake cervical screening. Advise and promote national cervical cytology and mammography screening programmes. Promote breast self-awareness. Travel health advice Administer travel vaccinations (Malaria prophylaxis and bite avoidance) Offer travel advice on food and water hygiene, sun protection and first aid. General treatment room duties: Act as a chaperone when needed. Administer routine adult injections (flu, Covid, pneumonia, prostate, testosterone, B12, shingles etc) Administer routine childhood injections (baby immunisations, flu, teenage etc) Monitoring blood pressure and hypertension management Perform ECGs Undertake phlebotomy and INR testing. Request pathology tests: urine culture, swabs, and blood tests Undertake wound care management. Assess and undertake ulcer care and dressings. Perform Doppler testing. Remove sutures and clips. Assisting with minor surgeries, coil/implant fittings/removals Undertake ear irrigation after assessing patients. Advise patient about safe ear care. Mental health Recognise and be aware of referral mechanisms for vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviours. Recognise psychological needs of patients presenting with depression or suicidal tendencies. This job description is not exhaustive and is considered as a guide only and will be subject to change in consultation with the post holder. ADMINISTRATION AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team. To maintain comprehensive, accurate and contemporaneous computerised records of all consultations and contacts with patients and when appropriate written or printed records. Ensure QOF and Ardens templates are completed accurately. Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice. Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports and audit. Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas and consulting rooms. Attend and participate in practice/nursing meetings as required. Lead diabetes team meetings. Work collaboratively with colleagues within and external to the practice. If it is necessary to expand the role to include additional responsibilities, full training will be given.