Diabetes Specialist Nurse- Prescriber Desirable

Stourside Medical Practice; Halesowen; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A GP practice in Halesowen is seeking a qualified Diabetes Specialist Nurse to manage diabetes patients one day a week. This role involves initiating insulin treatment and conducting routine reviews. Candidates should have NMC registration and an accredited Diabetes qualification. The position offers competitive pay and flexible hours, making it an excellent opportunity for registered nurses in a community or hospital setting.

Benefits

Attractive annual salary

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)

Study Leave/CPD

Qualifications

• 5 years post registration experience including diabetes management.
• Experience in primary care or community setting.
• History of Chronic Disease Management.

Responsibilities

• Managing and treating diabetes patients.
• Initiating insulin and GLP1's.
• Conducting annual and bi-annual diabetes reviews.
• Providing home visits for housebound patients.

Skills

Ability to communicate clearly

Good organisational skills

IT skills

Adaptable to changes

Knowledge of Emis Web and Docman

Education

Current NMC registration with active PIN

Accredited Diabetes qualification

Tools

Emis Web

Docman

Job description

Diabetes Specialist Nurse- Prescriber Desirable

An opportunityhas arisen for an enthusiastic, professional and experienced Diabetes Nurse ideally with advanced certification in delivering the management ofdiabetes.

StoursideMedical Practice is a forward thinking 6000 patient GP practice in the centreof Halesowen. We are close to the West Midlands motorway network and on busroutes from Birmingham and Wolverhampton. We are based in a modern healthcentre with associated community services under one roof. We are a TrainingPractice and have an experienced team of clinical and non-clinical staff whichinclude a paramedic, a First Contact Physio, First Contact Mental Healthworker.

We are lookingfor someone to work 1 day a week to support with the management of our diabetes patients. This post would suit a nurse who is currently working in a hospital or in community and looking for variety one day a week. The candidate would have experience of insulin initiation and GLP1s. We also pay an enhanced rate for extended access shiftswhich are currently available to work if desired by the successful candidate.

Main duties of the job

MainDuties of the Job

Thesuccessful candidate will need experience of working with diabetic patientswhether that it is hospital/community setting or working within generalpractice. They would help manage more complex diabetes patients who may need insulin initiation or titration as well as conducting the routine annual reviews with all diabetic patients.

About us

We have an experienced team of salaried GPs and Nursing team with the practice actively involved in a thriving Primary Care Network with a variety of allied health professionals supporting the practice including Pharmacists, Social Prescribers, Physiotherapist and Mental Health support workers. We are an approved Training Practice with a trainee in post

Benefits include

Attractive annual salary

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)

StudyLeave/CPD

Pleasenote that all posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring ServiceCheck.

For an informal discussion or visit to the practice please contact Rachel Critcher at [e-mail] or by phone [phone]

Job responsibilities

Managing and treating our 400 diabetes patients.

Initiating insulin and GLP1's where indicated

Annual and bi-annual diabetes reviews

Raising safeguarding concerns whenneeded.

To maintain a clean, safe environment,adhering to hygiene and infection control.

Provide home visits for the houseboundpatients needing support for their long term conditions

To select patients for, and attend aquarterly diabetic MDT with a hospital consultant and the GP diabetic lead

Person Specification

Personal Skills and Qualities

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both written and verbally.
• Good organisational skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Working on own initiative
• IT skills (including word processing and database work) as relevant to General Practice
• Committed to quality and patient satisfaction
• Committed to equal opportunities
• Adaptable to the changing needs of the practice
• Knowledge of Emis Web and Docman

Experience

• 5 years post registration experience including experience of working in primary care or diabetes management in a hospital/community setting
• Experience of Chronic Disease Management and treatment room procedures
• Experience of Emis Web and Docman

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration with an active PIN
• Hold an accredited Diabetes qualification

Personal Qualities

• Polite and Confident
• Flexible
• Able to communicate well and understand the needs of the patients
• Works well within a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Motivated and proactive

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.

Depending on experienceEnhanced rate for a prescribing nurse