Practice Nurse (with an interest in diabetes)

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	11 Mawrth 2026
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	Negotiable
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	31 Mawrth 2026
Lleoliad:	Lutterworth, LE17 4EB
Cwmni:	NHS Jobs
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	A1973-26-0001

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Major duties and responsibilities To provide assessment, treatment, screening, health education services and advice, working in accordance with the UKCC Code of Conduct Provide nursing treatments to patients independently or in participation with nurse colleagues and general practitioners with reference to agreed protocols and guidelines To prescribe where appropriate, in accordance with national guidelines and locally agreed protocols, while working within the areas of your qualifications and experience. Provide general and specific health screenings to the practice patients (within agreed protocols and guidelines) with referral to general practitioners or other health professionals as necessary Professional Responsibilities and Development Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary by the practice for professional development To have the ability to work on own initiative, acknowledging limitations and recognising when referral is needed To be familiar with changes and progress in nursing care. Evaluating and adapting care using evidence based practice, in consultation with colleagues as a forum for team education, development and audit Using evidence based practice to assist in the formulation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy Nursing procedures to include: wound management, removal of sutures and clips, management of leg ulcers, measuring blood pressure, phlebotomy, urinalysis, near patient testing, ECGs, routine injections as prescribed including B12 and contraception, cervical cytology, , immunisations and vaccinations (childhood, flu and other routine immunisations), aural care, ear syringing, assisting doctors with minor surgery and IUCD insertion. In house and external training will be given to safeguard and promote safe practice To manage patients on warfarin using INR star as tool, according to practice protocol. Perform investigations including 24Hr ECG, 24 Hr BP monitoring, ABPI Doppler according to guidelines or protocols or when requested by a GP Perform Spirometry for patients with a diagnosis of COPD or Asthma, or when requested by a GP Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments and injuries, with referral to GPs as necessary Advise patients on healthy lifestyle including diet, exercise, weight management, smoking cessation, contraception and sexual health To perform well person checks and other health checks To set up new clinics and to monitor existing clinics, to ensure smooth running and collection of statistics To assist GPs when dealing with acutely unwell patients To participate in research within the practice To participate in the education of HCAs To be responsible for the efficient running of the treatment room and surgery equipment To perform routine reviews for patients with a diagnosis of Asthma, COPD, and Ischaemic Heart Disease To monitor glycaemic control, lipid control and BP control in patients with a diagnosis of Diabetes, Hyperlipidaemia and Hypertension, and to initiate changes in management and treatment To work with GPs to investigate, diagnose, monitor, manage and treat conditions related to Diabetes, Hyperlipidaemia, Hypertension, COPD, Asthma, and Ischaemic Heart Disease To give advice to patients intending to travel overseas, and to give travel vaccines as appropriate Prescribing To initiate, authorise as repeat and issue repeat prescriptions for items required for dressings and wound care To initiate prescriptions for antibiotics for wound infections, referring to a GP if satisfactory progress not made after a maximum of two courses. To initiate prescriptions for urinary Tract infections, referring to a GP if satisfactory progress not made after a maximum of two courses. To initiate prescriptions for thrush To initiate, authorise as repeat and issue repeat prescriptions for inhalers, devices and medications for the planned management of patients with Asthma and COPD To initiate, authorise as repeat and issue repeat prescriptions for treatments for improving glycaemic control, lipid control and BP control in patients with a diagnosis of Diabetes, Hyperlipidaemia and Hypertension To initiate, authorise as repeat and issue repeat prescriptions for items used for monitoring Diabetes To initiate prescriptions for vaccinations including childhood immunisation, flu and pneumonia vaccines, travel vaccines To initiate prescriptions for Malarial prophylaxis To prescribe Warfarin tablets for patients already on treatment, where the INR is not overdue To prescribe Vitamin B12 and Depo Provera injections, not including initial prescription. To issue prescriptions for items which have been authorised by a GP for repeat prescribing, where the review date is not overdue and the item falls within your areas of qualifications and expertise To prescribe such other medications or devices as you may consider appropriate, after discussion with a GP Administrative Responsibilities To maintain accurate, comprehensive records of all consultations and treatments in the patients notes, both written and computerised Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice Ensure collection of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports Attend and participate in practice and staff meetings as appropriate Liaison Maintain effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned with patient care and with other disciplines within the practice, with appropriate regard to confidentiality Treatment room and surgery supplies and equipment To have working knowledge of equipment used in the surgery In participation with Nursing colleagues and Practice Manager ensure the maintenance of equipment and stock levels relating to patient care