Chronic Disease Nurse

Balsall Common and Meriden Group Practice

The closing date is 16 May 2025

Job summary

We are looking to appoint a caring and committed, highly motivated, experienced Chronic Disease Nurse to join our established team of 2 treatment room nurses, 1 chronic disease nurse, Nurse Associate and HCA . This vacancy is for approximately 30 hours per week, to be discussed at interview.

Main duties of the job

The candidate must be experienced with respiratory knowledge and management of patients with asthma and COPD. ARTP certificate of competence desirable but further training would be available.

In addition we are looking for experience in Diabetes management including initiation of GLP1 and Insulin.

A qualification as a nurse prescriber would be an advantage.

Competent to maintain responsibility for patients with long-term conditions delivering evidence-based practice in conjunction with QOF targets. Self-directed and ability to work autonomously whilst liaising with other members of the practice and multi-disciplinary team.

About us

We are a friendly practice serving a population of approximately 12,500 in a semi-rural area. Our main site is a large modern purpose-built practice which is also shared with physiotherapy, chiropody, community services and other multi-disciplinary services. We also have a small second site in Meriden which is 3 miles away

Date posted

17 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1507-25-0000

Job locations

Balsall Common Health Centre

1 Ashley Drive

Balsall Common

West Midlands

CV7 7RW


Job description

Job responsibilities

The candidate must be experienced with respiratory knowledge and management of patients with asthma and COPD. ARTP certificate of competence desirable but further training would be available.

In addition we are looking for experience inDiabetes management including initiation of GLP1 and Insulin.

A qualification as a nurse prescriber would be an advantage.

Competent to maintain responsibility for patients with long-term conditions delivering evidence-based practice in conjunction with QOF targets. Self-directed and ability to work autonomously whilst liaising with other members of the practice and multi-disciplinary team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The candidate must be experienced with respiratory knowledge and management of patients with asthma and COPD. ARTP certificate of competence desirable but further training would be available.

In addition we are looking for experience inDiabetes management including initiation of GLP1 and Insulin.

A qualification as a nurse prescriber would be an advantage.

Competent to maintain responsibility for patients with long-term conditions delivering evidence-based practice in conjunction with QOF targets. Self-directed and ability to work autonomously whilst liaising with other members of the practice and multi-disciplinary team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse
  • Chronic Disease - Respiratory (Diploma/Degree level)
  • Asthma
  • COPD
  • Chronic Disease - Diabetes (Diploma/Degree level)
  • Insulin Initiation
  • GLP-1 Initiation
  • Spirometry ART

Desirable

  • Nurse Prescriber

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of the needs of patients with long term conditions
  • Aware of accountability for own role
  • Knowledge of health promotion and prevention strategies
  • QOF and related business needs of the practice

Experience

Essential

  • Chronic Disease (CD) Management
  • Nurse Led Clinics - CD
  • Management and Treatment of CD patients in conjunction with Guidelines & Protocols
  • Working Autonomously
  • Working within a Team
  • Liaise with GP
  • Liaise with multi-disciplinary teams in primary and secondary care

Desirable

  • Experience of Audit

Skills

Essential

  • Clinical Skills
  • Excellent Communication Skills (written & verbal)
  • IT Skills
  • Change Management - ability to support patients to change lifestyle
  • Change Management - Involvement in changes in working practice
  • Time Management
  • Problem Solving Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Planning and organizing

Behaviours

Essential

  • Performing under pressure
  • Adaptability
  • Team Player
  • Self Directed
  • Highly Motivated
  • Enthusiastic
  • Flexibility
  • Confidentiality

Desirable

  • Sense of Humour
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse
  • Chronic Disease - Respiratory (Diploma/Degree level)
  • Asthma
  • COPD
  • Chronic Disease - Diabetes (Diploma/Degree level)
  • Insulin Initiation
  • GLP-1 Initiation
  • Spirometry ART

Desirable

  • Nurse Prescriber

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of the needs of patients with long term conditions
  • Aware of accountability for own role
  • Knowledge of health promotion and prevention strategies
  • QOF and related business needs of the practice

Experience

Essential

  • Chronic Disease (CD) Management
  • Nurse Led Clinics - CD
  • Management and Treatment of CD patients in conjunction with Guidelines & Protocols
  • Working Autonomously
  • Working within a Team
  • Liaise with GP
  • Liaise with multi-disciplinary teams in primary and secondary care

Desirable

  • Experience of Audit

Skills

Essential

  • Clinical Skills
  • Excellent Communication Skills (written & verbal)
  • IT Skills
  • Change Management - ability to support patients to change lifestyle
  • Change Management - Involvement in changes in working practice
  • Time Management
  • Problem Solving Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Planning and organizing

Behaviours

Essential

  • Performing under pressure
  • Adaptability
  • Team Player
  • Self Directed
  • Highly Motivated
  • Enthusiastic
  • Flexibility
  • Confidentiality

Desirable

  • Sense of Humour

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Balsall Common and Meriden Group Practice

Address

Balsall Common Health Centre

1 Ashley Drive

Balsall Common

West Midlands

CV7 7RW


Employer's website

https://www.balsallcommongrouppractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Balsall Common and Meriden Group Practice

Address

Balsall Common Health Centre

1 Ashley Drive

Balsall Common

West Midlands

CV7 7RW


Employer's website

https://www.balsallcommongrouppractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Kaylee Swift

kaylee.swift@nhs.net

01676935000

Date posted

17 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1507-25-0000

Job locations

Balsall Common Health Centre

1 Ashley Drive

Balsall Common

West Midlands

CV7 7RW


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