Diabetes Specialist Nurse with or without general practice experience

NHS; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Diabetes Specialist Nurse at a leading practice in Gloucester. The role involves managing diabetes clinics, promoting lifestyle changes, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will be NMC registered and possess strong communication skills. Flexibility and a team spirit are essential for this part-time position.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Practice Nurse or in Diabetes specialty.
• Non-medical prescribing qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Run Diabetes clinics and manage medications.
• Coordinate referrals to diabetes services.
• Work alongside the diabetes practice nurse.

Skills

Communication

Team Working

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Approachability

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

Diabetes Specialist Nurse with or without general practice experience

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Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, professional, and experienced Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join our excellent Nursing Team at Brockworth Surgery. The ideal candidate will be experienced in diabetes management, willing to learn, able to take on responsibilities, and have a good team spirit. We are looking for the candidate to work around 20 hours or more per week.

About Us

Brockworth Surgery is a practice based in Gloucestershire caring for over 11,000 patients. We are a teaching practice with a team comprising 4 GP Partners, 6 salaried GPs, 1 Lead Practice Nurse, 2 part-time Practice Nurses, 1 Nurse Associate, 3 Healthcare Assistants, and a Phlebotomist. Our multidisciplinary team also includes Mental health practitioners, Pharmacists, Care Co-ordinators, and Social Prescribers. We foster a strong team ethic to ensure high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Run Diabetes clinics, review blood tests, manage medications, promote lifestyle changes, and coordinate referrals to diabetes services.
• Work alongside the diabetes practice nurse.
• Access to PCN specialist diabetes consultant clinics.

Qualifications

Essential:

• NMC registered nurse.

Desirable:

• Non-medical prescribing qualification.

Skills

Essential:

• Good communication skills.
• Effective team working.
• Confidentiality maintenance.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Flexibility in working hours.
• Friendly and approachable manner.

Experience

Essential:

• Experience as a Practice Nurse or in Diabetes specialty.
• IT literacy, experience with SystmOne.
• Diabetes modules or diplomas.

Desirable:

• Chronic disease management experience.
• Immunisation experience.
• Cytology experience.

Additional Requirements

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check and UK professional registration.