Lead Practice Nurse - Diabetes & Immunisations

NHS Jobs; Bedford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced nurse to provide patient-centred care in a general practice setting. The post holder will lead the diabetes service and the childhood immunisation programme, delivering safe, evidence-based care in line with national guidance and local policies.

The role includes chronic disease management clinics, vaccination administration, screening, health promotion and interprofessional collaboration with GPs and secondary care.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience in chronic disease management is desirable.
• Knowledge of diabetes care and vaccination programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to patients of all ages.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual patient care.
• Lead the practice's diabetes service and childhood immunisation programme.
• Undertake cervical cytology screening and NHS Health Checks.
• Administer adult and childhood vaccinations and immunisations.

Skills

NMC registration

Job description

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced nurse to provide patient-centred care in a general practice setting. The post holder will lead the diabetes service and the childhood immunisation programme, delivering safe, evidence-based care in line with national guidance and local policies.

The role includes chronic disease management clinics, vaccination administration, screening, health promotion and interprofessional collaboration with GPs and secondary care.