Practice Diabetes Nurse

The Panton Practice; Merley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Panton Practice is seeking an enthusiastic practice nurse to join our growing team in the UK. You will have recent experience as a practice nurse with diabetes review skills, including initiation of injectable medications.

This 12-month fixed-term role offers flexibility in days and hours and is suitable for those who value a collaborative primary care environment. As part of our diverse team, you will contribute to chronic disease management, recalls, and QOF targets, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with adult nursing registration and UK practice experience.
• Qualified in Phlebotomy.
• Experience with chronic disease management (diabetes, asthma, COPD).

Responsibilities

• Carry out annual diabetes reviews and follow-up appointments.
• Assist clinicians in patient care and routine tasks.
• Maintain accurate records and support practice administration.

Skills

Diabetes care

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse - adult

Phlebotomy qualification

Chronic disease management - Asthma, COPD

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and friendly practice nurse to join our growing team. You must have recent relevant experience as a practice nurse and be competent in diabetic reviews, including injectable medication commencement. This is 12 month fixed term contract. Flexible as to days and hours.

Main duties of the job

• Carry out annual diabetes reviews
• Follow up appointments with patients
• Liaising with secondary care team, GPs, administrators
• Oversight of recalls, QOF and waiting lists

About us

About Us: The Panton Practice is a large GP practice dedicated to serving a diverse population of around 16,600 patients. Our team is comprised of experienced professionals, including GP Partners, Salaried GPs, Nurse Practitioners, Paramedic Practitioners, Practice Nurses, and our invaluable Reception and Admin team.

Job responsibilities

Job summary: The practice nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing the below services to the patients of the practice. Job responsibilities: Chronic disease reviews - specifically Diabetes Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the GPs or other Clinicians Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms Participation in administrative systems in the Practice At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records - A duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse - adult
• Qualified in Phlebotomy
• Chronic disease management - Asthma, COPD

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).