Diabetes Nurse

Integrated Care System; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in St. Neots seeks a dedicated Diabetes Nurse to manage Type 1 and Type 2 patients. The role involves patient education and supporting diabetes clinics with a focus on delivering high standards of care. Experience in diabetes management and primary care qualifications are essential. Opportunities for continued professional development are available.

Qualifications

• Experience managing Type 1 & Type 2 diabetic conditions in primary or secondary care.
• Knowledge of healthcare governance systems.
• Experience of using clinical systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage diabetic reviews and patient education.
• Assist with nurse-run diabetic clinics.
• Provide focused lifestyle advice.

Skills

Diabetes management

Patient education

Health promotion

Clinical supervision

Education

Registered Nurse

Primary Care Nursing qualification

Mentorship course

Independent Non-Medical Prescriber

Tools

SystmOne

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Diabetes Nurse, you will provide and maintain a high standard of diabetes management for Type 1 & type 2 patients, which includes diagnosis, monitoring & development of individual management plans, agreeing these as appropriate with the patient & other health professionals. Specifically in Diabetes management and desirably in CHD and HF; you will work strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines & protocols. Working within the NMC Code of Conduct and professional boundaries, the post holder will deliver primary health care interventions and care. The post holder will support service development, the safe delivery of policy and procedures, and demonstrate effective professional nurse standards, advocacy, and performance.

Part Time May Be Considered For This Role

Main duties of the job

• Working independently as a Diabetes Nurse in type 1 & type 2 management. Including managingdiabetic reviews and taking appropriate action as per current guidelines
• Assisting the general practice team withmonitoring, educating, and reviewing patients on the diabetic register
• Provide general and specific health screenings tothe practice patients within agreed protocols with referral to other membersof the primary and secondary health care team as necessary.
• Recognise health promotion opportunities and givebrief, focussed lifestyle advice using motivational interviewing techniqueswhich may include weight loss, diet, exercise, smoking cessation
• Assist with nurse-run diabetic clinics and carryout clinical measurements and near patient testing in line with NICE guidanceand Quality and Outcome Framework indicators.
• Recognise signs and symptoms that may indicateundiagnosed conditions that may exist alongside diabetes.
• Work in accordance with Practice protocols toensure the safe and effective management of patients with Type 1 or Type 2Diabetes

About us

LAKESIDE HEALTHCARE is changing the face of primarycare provision in England. We are bold, adventurous and ambitious anddetermined to thrive in uncertain times. We are the largest true partnershipin the NHS and operate from various sites across the East Midlands. We servethe healthcare needs of over 170,000 patients across Northamptonshire,Lincolnshire & Cambridgeshire. Joining our team presents an opportunity tobe part of a large organisation that is changing the way primary care isdelivered today.

Living and breathing our values atLakeside Healthcare

Caring & Respect: Simply put we genuinely care aboutpeople: working together for our patients and our teams, our patients come firstin everything we do. We strive to ensure we connect and respond to all needswith compassion, care and respect to improve the lives and wellbeing of thecommunities we serve.

Teamwork & Quality: In all areas of our business wenetwork, collaborate and learn from our Patients, Stakeholders and each anotherto ensure we are always striving to improve, making the right and bestdecisions to provide the best service.

About thePractice/Department/Team

Lakeside St Neots is in a lovely town location witharound 21,000 patients. We are a diverseand dynamic team of GPs, Pharmacists, Physios, Social Prescribers, PracticeNurses, Health Care Assistants, Nursing Associates, Emergency CarePractitioners and ANPs.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Diabetes Nurse in Type 1 & Type 2 diabetic patients: to join our dynamic team.

Youll be involved in the smooth day to day running of the Diabetes Clinics for Type 1 & Type 2 patients. You will be supported by the nursing team and an experienced administrative team as well as having support through clinical supervision with a General Practitioner.

If you are looking to work in a generalist and specialist capacity, training and support is available for all our employees who wish to progress their careers with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Primary Care Nursing qualification or equivalent
• Mentorship course or equivalent
• Independent Non-Medical Prescriber

Experience

• Experience in the management of Type 1 & Type 2 diabetic conditions in primary or secondary care.
• Experience of managing/dealing with the public/patients
• Experience of working within healthcare governance systems and understands role and responsibilities for CQC and within risk management
• Experience of using clinical systems & Microsoft Office software
• Management of other long- term conditions
• Experience of audit and/or research
• Experience of SystmOne

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.