Job summary
We are looking to welcome an enthusiastic chronic disease practitioner to manage patients with chronic diseases (diabetes, hypertension, asthma and COPD).
We are open to people from a variety of different professional backgrounds including pharmacists and nurses.
If you are a nurse by profession, then treatment room skills such as wound care are desirable but not essential. It is essential that you have experience of providing chronic disease case to patients with diabetes and respiratory disease, and making treatment plans including changes to medication/
15 - 18 Hours per week.
Pay dependant on experience. Independent prescribing is essential.
Main duties of the job
To manage patients with chronic diseases (diabetes, hypertension, asthma and COPD) and making treatment plans including changes to medication/
About us
Streamside Surgery is a happy and dynamic team serving a population of 5500 patients in Thornbury. We pride ourselves on the care we provide for patients we serve and the wellbeing of our staff.
We value our team members very highly and support individuals to development though mentorship and in house education. We are a friendly sociable team who are eager to welcome new members.
Staff members say:
Busy surgery, staff friendly, kind, and supportive.
Close knit team, approachable GP's, inclusive
Informal visits are welcome.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the delivery of chronic disease management. In particular diabetes, COPD and asthma, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.
Treatment Room skills such as wound care are desirable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the delivery of chronic disease management. In particular diabetes, COPD and asthma, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.
Treatment Room skills such as wound care are desirable.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Experience of working with Chronic Disease Management
- Independent Prescribing
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge of EMIS Web
- Basic IT skills
- Good Communication
- Ability to work as a team member
- Effective Time management
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and Confident
- Flexible
- Ability to work under pressure / stressful situtations
- Punctual and committed to supporting team effort
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Experience of working with Chronic Disease Management
- Independent Prescribing
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge of EMIS Web
- Basic IT skills
- Good Communication
- Ability to work as a team member
- Effective Time management
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and Confident
- Flexible
- Ability to work under pressure / stressful situtations
- Punctual and committed to supporting team effort
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 (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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).