Practice Nurse with special interest in Diabetes

NHS; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Carlisle is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide high-standard nursing care to patients with Diabetes. Responsibilities include managing patient assessments, administering vaccinations, and running health promotion clinics. The ideal candidate will possess excellent clinical skills, good communication, and a commitment to evidence-based practice. A supportive and friendly team environment is offered. This position requires current UK professional registration.

Qualifications

• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• Significant experience in primary care or community nursing.
• Experience in wound management and diabetic foot assessment.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients with Diabetes and provide ongoing assessment.
• Monitor and interpret relevant investigations.
• Administration of vaccinations and running health promotion programs.

Skills

Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills

Strong patient communication and health coaching skills

Ability to work independently

Accurate record-keeping

Good IT skills

Commitment to evidence-based practice

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) with current NMC registration

Post-registration qualification in diabetes management

Non-Medical prescribing (V300)

Tools

EMIS

Job description

Job Summary

To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients with Diabetes, as well as providing nursing assistance to the GPs and other members of primary healthcare team. The duties will (in time and with training where necessary) include all tasks normally undertaken by an experienced practice nurse.

About Us

NCPC ltd is an innovative not for profit social enterprise, established to create a network of great practices that sustains and supports the development of general practice across the local area. We enable our member general practices to continue to operate as local family practice with the benefit of a large and robust infrastructure to provide support. We want our practices to become wellbeing practices, actively closing the gaps around mortality and morbidity. The ethos of the company is one of collaboration, learning and continuous improvement. This position is aimed at those who wish to be part of a supportive and friendly team working together to help shape the future of General Practice.

Job Description

Assist and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed.

Responsibilities

• Management of patients with Diabetes, delivering ongoing assessment, monitoring, review and follow-up
• Monitor and interpret relevant investigations
• Initiate, titrate, adjust and monitor Diabetes medication in line with agreed protocols and prescribing qualifications
• Interest in long term condition management; vascular, Hypertension and/or respiratory disease
• Administration of childhood and adult vaccinations
• Running well person clinics and health promotions programmes, facilitating change by providing assessment and lifestyle advice on diet, smoking, alcohol intake and exercise
• Contribute to Quality and Outcomes Framework and other quality indicators as appropriate
• Perform holistic assessment of patients and attending for cervical cytology smear tests
• Perform venepuncture according to local guidelines
• Provide holistic approach to wound management and implement would care in line with current evidence based guidelines including the use of Doppler and leg ulcer management
• Assist patients to identify their health needs, incorporating the use of care plans
• Removal of Sutures
• Travel vaccines including the provision of comprehensive advice to patients prior to travel
• ECGs
• Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
• Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
• Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs
• Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician.
• Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
• Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels
• 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 a range of assigned tasks
• Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.
• On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits

Person Specification

Essential Skills

• Excellent clinical assessment and decision‑making skills
• Strong patient communication, motivational interviewing, and health coaching skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Accurate record‑keeping and understanding of clinical governance, safeguarding, and confidentiality.
• Good IT skills with experience using GP clinical systems (EMIS).
• Ability to manage own workload, prioritise and work under pressure.
• Commitment to evidence‑based practice and quality improvement.

Desirable Skills

• Clinical skills cervical cytology, immunisation and vaccination, ear care, minor surgery, travel health, Spirometry, childhood immunisations
• Experience of using EMIS Web, ICE, INR Star

Essential Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current NMC registration
• Post‑registration qualification or accredited training in diabetes management
• Non‑Medical prescribing (V300)

Desirable Qualifications

• Mentor/teaching qualification

Essential Experience

• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
• Significant experience in primary care, community nursing or chronic disease management.
• Experience in wound management, including diabetic foot assessment.

Desirable Experience

• Additional experience in managing long‑term conditions (e.g., COPD, asthma, hypertension, CHD)
• Clinical supervision training and experience
• Knowledge or experience in Audit participation and CQC Compliance

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer name: Eden Medical Group

Address: Port Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7AJ

Employer's website: https://www.edenmedicalgroup.co.uk/