PCN Diabetic Specialist Nurse
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 23 Gorffennaf 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £46,000.00 i £50,000.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £46000.00 - £50000.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 31 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Hitchin, SG4 9TH |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | M0067-25-0003 |
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Primary Responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the Diabetic Specialist Nurse: Deliver comprehensive diabetes care and management in accordance with national guidelines (e.g., NICE, QOF) Conduct structured diabetes reviews including assessment, monitoring, and adjustment of treatment plans Provide education and self-management support to patients with diabetes and pre-diabetes Initiate and titrate insulin or non-insulin therapies in accordance with clinical protocols and independent prescribing rights Support patients to manage devices such as continuous blood glucose monitoring equipment and insulin pumps Identify patients at risk of diabetes-related complications and implement appropriate interventions Collaborate with GPs and multidisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centred care Provide support and training to primary care staff in diabetes management Contribute to service development Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in patient records Participate in patient recall systems and help ensure achievement of QOF and IIF targets related to diabetes Secondary Responsibilities In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Diabetic Specialist nurse may be requested to: Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead Participate in local quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA) This list is not exhaustive and there may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload, staffing levels and the needs of the business. Generic Responsibilities Confidentiality All staff are required to respect the confidentiality of all H&W Health, HWPCN and Practice business and the business of the staff, residents, patients and general public which they may learn in the execution of their duties. Data Protection All staff are expected to adhere to the current laws regarding data protection. Health and Safety All staff are expected: To carry out the duties placed on employees by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, , Environmental Protection Act 1990, Environment Act 1995, Fire Precautions (workplace) Regulations 1999 and other statutory legislation. To take reasonable care for the Health and Safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work To co-operate with their employer as far as is necessary to meet the requirements of the legislation. Not to intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interest of health, safety or welfare in the pursuance of any relevant statutory provision. Equality and Diversity You must uphold the PCN commitment that all people will be valued regardless of their economic circumstances, disability, race, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, transgender status, pregnancy, maternity, partnership or marital status. Risk Management All staff are expected: To have a commitment to identifying and minimising risk, report all incidents and any risks which need to be assessed. To always comply with the Practices/PCNs/Companys Health and Safety policies. To follow agreed safe working practices and report any incidents or concerns to the practice manager, PCN director and senior clinic pharmacist. Professional Registration All qualified/professional staff are required to keep professionally registered and updated in accordance with the requirements of the relevant Code of Practice and to follow guidance issued by their professional body. Policies and Procedures The post holder is expected to comply with all relevant PCN policies, procedures and guidelines. Quality & Continuous Improvement (CI) All staff are expected to strive for continuous improvement and to raise ideas and concerns with their line manager Learning and Development All staff will be required to partake and complete a company induction and mandatory training, as well as participating in PCN training activities. Collaborative Working All staff are expected: To recognise the significance of collaborative working. To communicate in a manner which enables the sharing of information appropriately and professionally. Professional Conduct Staff are required to dress appropriately for their role Leave Staff are encouraged to use all of their annual leave entitlement.