Whittle Surgery

Lead Diabetes Nurse

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Job summary

Whittle Surgery is looking for a diabetic lead nurse with a background as either a DSN or a lead diabetic practice nurse.

The role will be part of our professional and competent nursing team who will also work alongside the GPs and PCN to provide diabetic care.

We are looking for an individual who is competent in injectable therapy management including insulin starts.

Main duties of the job

The main focus of the job involves managing our diabetic patients in line with current local and national guidelines.

The successful candidate may also be required to carry out other chronic disease reviews / general nursing duties dependent on skills/competencies.

About us

Whittle Surgery has just over 11,400 patients with an increasing list size.

We have a team of six GPs, three ANPs, two Practice nurses and three HCAs, along with an experienced administration team.

We are a friendly team who prides itself on providing excellent patient care. We promote a learning environment and have medical students and FY2 doctors working with the team.

Details

Date posted

09 August 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Rate of pay is dependent on previous roles

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1759-23-0004

Job locations

Whittle Surgery

239 Preston Road

Clayton-le-woods

Chorley

Lancashire

PR67PY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Management of a cohort of patients with diabetes in line with local and national guidelines.

Chronic disease management dependent on training and experience.

Practice nurse duties dependent on training and experience.

Maintaining stock levels when required.

To drive and encourage the participation in Diabetes education carried out in the practice for self and other members of the team.

To provide ongoing advice and support to patients with diabetes and to other clinicians regarding the management of these patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Management of a cohort of patients with diabetes in line with local and national guidelines.

Chronic disease management dependent on training and experience.

Practice nurse duties dependent on training and experience.

Maintaining stock levels when required.

To drive and encourage the participation in Diabetes education carried out in the practice for self and other members of the team.

To provide ongoing advice and support to patients with diabetes and to other clinicians regarding the management of these patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered nurse with ongoing membership of the NMC.

Desirable

  • Diabetes qualification.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of diabetes management including injectable therapies.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in GP practice.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered nurse with ongoing membership of the NMC.

Desirable

  • Diabetes qualification.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of diabetes management including injectable therapies.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in GP practice.

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

Whittle Surgery

Address

Whittle Surgery

239 Preston Road

Clayton-le-woods

Chorley

Lancashire

PR67PY


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Whittle Surgery

Address

Whittle Surgery

239 Preston Road

Clayton-le-woods

Chorley

Lancashire

PR67PY


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Business Manager

Keely Unsworth

keely.unsworth@nhs.net

01257444964

Details

Date posted

09 August 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Rate of pay is dependent on previous roles

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1759-23-0004

Job locations

Whittle Surgery

239 Preston Road

Clayton-le-woods

Chorley

Lancashire

PR67PY


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