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The Upper Thames Medical Group

Diabetic Nurse

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at our Cirencester and Lechlade practices for a Diabetic Nurse to join our friendly team. This is a new post that has been created to support our patients.

This is a part time position ideally worked over 2 days per week, however we will be flexible for the right candidate.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects in the management of our Diabetic patients. This will include reviewing bloods, health education, insulin initiation, monitoring medication and adjusting doses where required.

This role will be key to working alongside the wider multi-disciplinary team.

About us

The Inspire Healthcare group is made up of five north Gloucestershire NHS GP Practices;

  • Church Street Medical, Tewkesbury
  • Lechlade Medical Centre, Lechlade
  • St Catherine's Surgery, Cheltenham
  • The Park Surgery, Cirencester
  • West Cheltenham Medical, Cheltenham

The group is run by six dedicatedGP partnersand works across three of the countys Primary Care Networks (PCNs) - TWNS, South Cotswolds and St Paul's PCN - to help deliver the best possible care to our local communities.

Details

Date posted

22 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0268-24-0007

Job locations

The Park Surgery

Old Tetbury Road

Cirencester

Gloucestershire

GL7 1US


The Medical Centre

Oak Street

Lechlade

Gloucestershire

GL7 3RY


Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of Diabetes care to our patient population. This will include:

Reviews of our Diabetic patients to include HbA1c, blood glucose and other necessary tests and diagnostics.

Support patients in the management of their Diabetes, including individual care plans.

Lifestyle advice and support for individuals, and potentially running group consultations.

Insulin initiation and titration would be desirable

Supporting patients with other health conditions that may be related to Diabetes

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of Diabetes care to our patient population. This will include:

Reviews of our Diabetic patients to include HbA1c, blood glucose and other necessary tests and diagnostics.

Support patients in the management of their Diabetes, including individual care plans.

Lifestyle advice and support for individuals, and potentially running group consultations.

Insulin initiation and titration would be desirable

Supporting patients with other health conditions that may be related to Diabetes

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (RN) qualification, must have current NMC registration.
  • Specialised training, certification in the care and management of Diabetic patients.
  • Skilled in managing complex cases
  • Strong clinical skills

Desirable

  • Prescribing qualification
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (RN) qualification, must have current NMC registration.
  • Specialised training, certification in the care and management of Diabetic patients.
  • Skilled in managing complex cases
  • Strong clinical skills

Desirable

  • Prescribing qualification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Upper Thames Medical Group

Address

The Park Surgery

Old Tetbury Road

Cirencester

Gloucestershire

GL7 1US


Employer's website

https://theparksurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Upper Thames Medical Group

Address

The Park Surgery

Old Tetbury Road

Cirencester

Gloucestershire

GL7 1US


Employer's website

https://theparksurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Group Operations Manager

Emira Shepherd

e.shepherd8@nhs.net

07555083121

Details

Date posted

22 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0268-24-0007

Job locations

The Park Surgery

Old Tetbury Road

Cirencester

Gloucestershire

GL7 1US


The Medical Centre

Oak Street

Lechlade

Gloucestershire

GL7 3RY


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