Job summary
We are looking for a short-term locum diabetes
nurse for two days a week (up to 15 hours) would expect independent running of
diabetes clinics for all types of diabetes to optimise their medication,
chronic disease management and cardiovascular health, as well as achieving QOF
targets.
Main duties of the job
Role can be expanded to managing QOF on other cardiovascular diseases if of interest. We would aim for the staff member to support diabetes knowledge amongst staff and add to the culture of education.
About us
Monkfield Medical Practice (MMP) is a friendly,
modern, forward thinking GP surgery providing sustainable healthcare to Cambourne with over 14,000 patients.
You will be joining a large cohesive multi-disciplinary team of General
Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Health Care Assistants,
Phlebotomist, Management and Administrative staff, Clinical Pharmacist, Social
Prescriber, First Contact Physiotherapist and a research team.
We are a committed to delivering high quality
care. The
role is well supported through an accessible, friendly multi- disciplinary team
and a dedicated administration team. The team have worked
hard to make our day in nursing rewarding and stimulating.
We are a training practice with four tier 3
trainers, and a teaching practice taking University of Cambridge Medical
Students and Anglia Ruskin University Nursing Students. We encourage innovation
and improvements, for example, we run a novel community-based palpitations
diagnostic pathway with hand-held ECG devices and are upscaling it to the
region. We achieved the status of being a Research Practice in July 23 and now
deliver several research studies across Meridian PCN with a highly active and
experienced team. We support portfolio nurses with extra roles. The partners
themselves are skilled in education and research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a short-term locum diabetes
nurse for two days a week (up to 15 hours) would expect independent running of
diabetes clinics for all types of diabetes to optimise their medication,
chronic disease management and cardiovascular health, as well as achieving QOF
targets. Role can be expanded to managing QOF on other cardiovascular diseases
if of interest. We would aim for the staff member to support diabetes knowledge
amongst staff and add to the culture of education.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a short-term locum diabetes
nurse for two days a week (up to 15 hours) would expect independent running of
diabetes clinics for all types of diabetes to optimise their medication,
chronic disease management and cardiovascular health, as well as achieving QOF
targets. Role can be expanded to managing QOF on other cardiovascular diseases
if of interest. We would aim for the staff member to support diabetes knowledge
amongst staff and add to the culture of education.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC)
- Suitable diabetes qualification (Type 1 & Type 2 management)
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
- Independent Non Medical Prescriber
Desirable
- Primary Care Nursing qualification
- Mentorship/teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years experience managing Type 1 & Type 2 diabetes in primary, community or secondary care
- Experience running autonomous clinics
- Experience using SystemOne and Microsoft Office
- Experience contributing to governance and audit or quality improvement
Desirable
- Experience managing other long term conditions
- Experience supporting multi-morbid and housebound patients
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Strong clinical knowledge of diabetes management, including medication titration
- Ability to educate and mentor colleagues
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise and manage a busy caseload
- Strong IT skills and accurate record keeping
- Understanding of evidence based practice and PGDs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC)
- Suitable diabetes qualification (Type 1 & Type 2 management)
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
- Independent Non Medical Prescriber
Desirable
- Primary Care Nursing qualification
- Mentorship/teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years experience managing Type 1 & Type 2 diabetes in primary, community or secondary care
- Experience running autonomous clinics
- Experience using SystemOne and Microsoft Office
- Experience contributing to governance and audit or quality improvement
Desirable
- Experience managing other long term conditions
- Experience supporting multi-morbid and housebound patients
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Strong clinical knowledge of diabetes management, including medication titration
- Ability to educate and mentor colleagues
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise and manage a busy caseload
- Strong IT skills and accurate record keeping
- Understanding of evidence based practice and PGDs
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).