Practice Nurse with Chronic Disease Management Experience

NHS Jobs; Whitstable; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitstable Medical Practice is seeking a motivated Practice Nurse with experience in Chronic Disease Management to join our friendly, multidisciplinary team across three sites in Whitstable.

You will contribute to asthma, COPD and diabetes care, support long‑term condition management, and promote health and wellbeing through patient education and preventive care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and practising qualifications.
• Experience in chronic disease management is desirable.
• Knowledge of EMIS or similar record systems.
• INR, family planning, cervical cytology and travel clinic experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support chronic disease management and care for patients with long‑term conditions.
• Lead management of asthma, COPD and diabetes in line with clinical guidelines.
• Undertake assessments, plan and review individualised patient care plans.
• Promote health education, vaccinations and disease prevention within the practice.

Skills

Chronic Disease Management

Communication

Decision Making

IT Skills (EMIS)

Teamwork

Flexibility

Vaccinations

Education

RN with NMC registration

Tools

EMIS

Job description

Practice Nurse with Chronic Disease Management Experience

Whitstable MedicalPractice is looking for a motivated, compassionate and clinically confidentPractice Nurse with experience in Chronic Disease Management to join ourfriendly and supportive multidisciplinary team.

This is an excitingopportunity for a nurse who enjoys developing long-term relationships with patientsand has a particular interest in the management of Asthma, COPD and/orDiabetes, alongside the wider range of services delivered within primary care.

We are dedicated to delivering high quality care to our 45,500 patients across three sites: Estuary View Medical Practice, Chestfield Medical Centre and Whitstable Medical Centre.

The successful candidate will be required to work flexibly across all three locations, as required. We welcome applicants from candidates seeking full time hours, we would also consider two part time applicants.

Please note we reserve the right to close the job advert before the official deadline if we receive a high volume of applicants.

Main duties of the job

The successfulcandidate will be supporting the Practice's chronic disease managementprogramme, helping patients to manage their conditions effectively, improvetheir health and wellbeing, and reduce the risk of complications.

We are committed tomaking the role work for the right candidate and are happy to discuss hours,responsibilities and areas of clinical interest with applicants who have theright skills and experience.

At WhitstableMedical Practice, we value our nursing team and recognise the importantcontribution Practice Nurses make to patient care. You will be supported to useand develop your clinical skills while working as part of a collaborative andprofessional multidisciplinary team.

We are particularlyinterested in candidates who are enthusiastic about chronic disease managementand who want to contribute to the continued development of high-quality primarycare services.

About us

Whitstable Medical Practice is situated in Whitstable, a charming, historic seaside town on the north coast of Kent, famous for its native oysters and vibrant maritime heritage.

Whitstable Medical Practice is a forward thinking single practice Primary Care Network (PCN) GP Practice based across 3 sites in Whitstable. There are 22 equity GP Partners looking after over 45,500 patients. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach to Primary Care.

Our Practice was the only GP Practice named in the NHS 10-year Health Plan for its innovation and care.

We are a training practice and our state-of-the-art buildings provide access to a wide range of services and facilities, including:

• In-house phlebotomy
• X-ray
• DVT diagnosis and treatment
• Minor Injury Unit
• Dermatology including our award-winning QiC Team of the Year
• Echocardiography
• Ophthalmology
• Gynaecology
• LSI
• And many, many more ...

Job responsibilities

Main Duties of theJob

The successfulcandidate will undertake autonomous clinical practice within their professionalscope and will contribute to the delivery and development of chronic diseaseservices across the Practice.

Keyresponsibilities will include:

Taking a lead role in the management and review of patients with Asthma,COPD and/or Diabetes, in line with current evidence-based guidance.

• Undertaking comprehensive clinical assessments and developingindividualised management and treatment plans.
• Monitoring disease control, treatment effectiveness and patientoutcomes.
• Supporting patients to understand and manage their long-term conditions,encouraging self-management and healthier lifestyle choices.
• Identifying patients at increased risk of complications or deteriorationand taking appropriate action.
• Recognising when referral to GPs, specialist teams or secondary care isrequired and ensuring appropriate onward referral.
• Supporting the identification and proactive management of patients atrisk of developing long-term conditions.
• Providing health promotion and preventative healthcare advice.
• Working collaboratively with GPs, Advanced Practitioners, Pharmacists,Healthcare Assistants and the wider Practice team.
• Requesting and reviewing pathology investigations where appropriate and acting on results within scope of practice.
• Maintaining accurate, contemporaneous and confidential clinical records in accordance with professional and legislative requirements.
• Supporting patients with complex and long-term health needs and liaising with community and specialist services where appropriate.
• Contributing to safeguarding processes and supporting the wider clinical team with safeguarding concerns.
• Delegating appropriate clinical tasks to members of the nursing and healthcare support team.
• Participating in clinical audit, quality improvement and the development of Practice clinical services.
• Maintaining professional knowledge and competence through continuing professional development.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties of theJob

The successfulcandidate will undertake autonomous clinical practice within their professionalscope and will contribute to the delivery and development of chronic diseaseservices across the Practice.

Keyresponsibilities will include:

Taking a lead role in the management and review of patients with Asthma,COPD and/or Diabetes, in line with current evidence-based guidance.

• Undertaking comprehensive clinical assessments and developingindividualised management and treatment plans.
• Monitoring disease control, treatment effectiveness and patientoutcomes.
• Supporting patients to understand and manage their long-term conditions,encouraging self-management and healthier lifestyle choices.
• Identifying patients at increased risk of complications or deteriorationand taking appropriate action.
• Recognising when referral to GPs, specialist teams or secondary care isrequired and ensuring appropriate onward referral.
• Supporting the identification and proactive management of patients atrisk of developing long-term conditions.
• Providing health promotion and preventative healthcare advice.
• Working collaboratively with GPs, Advanced Practitioners, Pharmacists,Healthcare Assistants and the wider Practice team.
• Requesting and reviewing pathology investigations where appropriate and acting on results within scope of practice.
• Maintaining accurate, contemporaneous and confidential clinical records in accordance with professional and legislative requirements.
• Supporting patients with complex and long-term health needs and liaising with community and specialist services where appropriate.
• Contributing to safeguarding processes and supporting the wider clinical team with safeguarding concerns.
• Delegating appropriate clinical tasks to members of the nursing and healthcare support team.
• Participating in clinical audit, quality improvement and the development of Practice clinical services.
• Maintaining professional knowledge and competence through continuing professional development.

Contributing to the wider Practice Nursing service, according to skillsand experience, including:

• Cervical screening
• Immunisations andvaccinations
• ECGs
• Wound care anddressings
• Health checks
• Routine nursingclinics
• Other appropriatePractice Nurse services

JobResponsibilities

The successfulcandidate will be a professional, motivated and patient-focused RegisteredNurse who is able to work confidently and autonomously while also contributingpositively to our multidisciplinary team.

You will beexpected to deliver safe, effective and compassionate nursing care to ourregistered patient population and to work within your professional scope ofpractice.

Depending on your skills, experience and areas of clinical interest, there will be opportunitiesto develop your role and take responsibility for specific areas of chronicdisease management and wider Practice Nursing.

We are keen tosupport professional development and would welcome applicants who are lookingto develop their clinical expertise and make a meaningful contribution to thecontinued improvement of our services.

Person Specification

Experience

• Competency in basic nursing duties required for the role.
• Specific nursing skills/qualifications.
• Chronic Disease Management.
• Experience of INR, family planning, cervical cytology, immunisation, travel clinic, knowledge of EMIS.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration.

Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of chronic disease presentations.
• Good decision making, communication and organisation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels.
• Good IT skills to enable accurate recording of consultations.
• Committed to ongoing development.
• Adaptable and flexible to work additional hours including extended access hours.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• A team player.
• Enthusiasm and energy.
• Understanding of vaccinations and immunisations for children and adults.

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.

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