Description
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Diabetic Nurse to join our friendly and patient-centred team at Hersham Surgery.
The successful candidate will provide high-quality, patient-centred care to patients living with diabetes within the general practice setting. The role involves supporting patients to effectively manage their condition, prevent complications and improve their overall health.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conducting routine diabetes reviews and assessments
- Monitoring and managing blood glucose/HbA1c, blood pressure, weight and cardiovascular risk
- Supporting patients with lifestyle changes, diet, exercise and self-management
- Reviewing and supporting diabetes medication and treatment plans, within scope of practice
- Carrying out diabetic foot checks and identifying potential complications
- Arranging and/or monitoring relevant blood tests and investigations
- Providing education and support around insulin, blood glucose monitoring and medication where appropriate
- Identifying patients requiring further clinical review or referral
- Working closely with GPs, pharmacists, healthcare assistants and other members of the multidisciplinary team
- Maintaining accurate clinical records and ensuring care meets current diabetes guidelines and practice requirements
- Supporting the practice with diabetes QOF and enhanced service targets where applicable
Requirements:
- Registered Nurse with relevant diabetes experience/qualification
- Excellent clinical and communication skills
- Confident working autonomously within their scope of practice
- Passionate about patient education and preventative care
- Works well as part of a friendly and supportive team
Person Specification:
- Essential qualifications & experience:
+ Registered Nurse (NMC registered) + Evidence of relevant diabetes training/qualification, such as a Diabetes Nursing course or equivalent experience + Experience managing patients with Type 1 and/or Type 2 diabetes in primary care + Competence in diabetic annual reviews, including foot checks and cardiovascular risk assessment + Up-to-date knowledge of diabetes management, NICE guidance and current primary care standards + Basic Life Support (BLS) + Evidence of ongoing CPD and professional development
- Desirable qualifications & experience:
+ Diabetes Nurse Specialist qualification + Independent/Supplementary Prescribing qualification + Experience with insulin initiation and titration + Experience using EMIS Web and primary care diabetes templates + Experience with DES/QOF diabetes requirements