Diabetes Specialist Nurse (Bristol)

Chase Medical; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A unique opportunity for Practice Nurses/Primary Care Specialist Nurses with an interest in Diabetes Management to join a nationwide service. The role involves patient support across a city-wide radius, with no weekend work required. A competitive salary package and a range of benefits, including a company car, private pension, and career development opportunities, are offered.

Benefits

10% Annual Bonus on KPIs

Private Pension and Medical Indemnity

Company Car/Fuel Allowance

Mobile and Home Broadband Package

Managed diary by admin team

Unparalleled CPD and career development

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years experience managing diabetic conditions.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Support various surgeries in a city-wide radius for Diabetes management.
• Conduct point of care testing and optimize oral therapy.
• Refer patients for specialist insulin treatment when necessary.

Skills

Diabetes Management

Patient Support

Clinical Optimization

Education

Diploma in Diabetes Management

Job description

We have a truly unique permanent job opportunity for those with a special interest in Diabetes, and if you’re looking for a new specialist job, this is definitely something you’ll want to hear more about.

The opportunity is for Practice Nurses/Primary Care Specialist Nurses, who have a particular interest in Diabetes Management, to join an independent, nationwide service based in Primary Care.

This group are looking for a nurse to work either part-time (4 days per week minimum) OR full-time. There is no requirement for weekend work or unsociable hours.

What’s on offer?

A truly unique employment package, brimming with a variety of benefits, such as;

·10% Annual Bonus (on achieving KPIs, after first year)

·Private Pension and Medical Indemnity (salary sacrifice scheme optional)

· Company Car/Fuel Allowance (up to £450 on top of base salary)

·Mobile and Home Broadband package included

·Diary managed for you by a robust admin team

·Unparalleled CPD and career development opportunities

About the role

This job is particularly unique, in that you’ll be providing support to various surgeries and patients in a city-wide radius (max. 2-hour drive) rather than based at a particular site, to help improve patient health, deliver specialist clinics, and optimise service development.

Typical job duties might involve: identifying sub-optimally controlled patients with Type 2 Diabetes, optimising their oral therapy, conducting point of care testing and referring for specialist insulin treatment where necessary.

You must hold a full UK driving license; as a company car will be provided (or a generous fuel allowance for those wishing to use their own vehicle). You’ll also receive a fuel card for business miles.

The service operates standard weekday hours (8:30-17:30), and clinic times are generally around 6 hours. A working day would consist of travel time + clinic hours.

About you

This role would suit an established Nurse, with a particular interest in diabetic conditions. Ideally, you’ll have the following:

- 3 Years Experience (minimum) managing diabetic conditions is an essential requirement for this role

-Relevant Diploma in Diabetes Management (or equivalent)