Chronic Disease Nurse
| Posting date: | 09 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 November 2025 |
| Location: | Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RP |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A1465-25-0002 |
Summary
Identifying significant abnormalities using a holistic approach to history taking and observation and assessment of physical systems Diagnosis, monitoring and development of individual management plans; agreeing these as appropriate with the patient and other health professionals Understand the aims of management and the pharmacological treatments for chronic diseases Initiate, perform and interpret diagnostic procedures as appropriate for chronic disease management Support recall procedures, appropriate literature and health promotion, and audit Maximise Quality Outcomes Framework income Management of Medicines Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug-and nondrug-based treatment methods into a management plan. Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication, medication regimes, side-effects and interactions Work with patients in order to support compliance with, and adherence to, prescribed treatments