Job summary
Undertake a range of nursing
assessments and provide appropriate care / treatment in conjunction with GPs
according to practice policy, protocols etc. Strive to improve standards of
care and be involved in identifying practice population needs. Chronic Disease
management is an essential part of the role, with a particular focus on the
management of diabetic patients and the practice approach to this cohort of
patients to improve health outcomes.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
Assess, plan, evaluate and
implement the care of the patients within the surgery at specified appointment
times.
To be able to work independently
and within a team.
To continually develop the
services offered to patients and to continually develop and improve the guidelines
around high quality clinical practice.
Child Health Programme
Immunisation
Travel Health Advice and
Vaccinations (If Qualified)
Monitoring of Patients with
Asthma, COPD (If Respiratory trained), Diabetes, CKD, CHD, Stroke and/ or
Hypertension in clinics within agreed clinical guidelines.
Treatment of leg ulcers
including Doppler
Cervical Cytology screening
General contraceptive advice and
Oral Contraceptive checks, including administering Depo-Provera
About us
A busy practice in the
heart of Crossgates, Leeds 15, looking after around 8,000 patients with a team
of highly skilled GPs, Nursing and Admin/Reception Teams. Our branch surgery is based in Scholes and this is a dispensing practice.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Diabetic Nurse to join our dynamic healthcare team. The Diabetic Nurse will play a crucial role in providing specialized care and support to patients with diabetes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in diabetes management, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Diabetic Nurse to join our dynamic healthcare team. The Diabetic Nurse will play a crucial role in providing specialized care and support to patients with diabetes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in diabetes management, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Team Worker
- Able to work under pressure
- Understand and apply the principles of equality of opportunity and access to services
- Pro-active and able to use own initiative
- Self motivated
Desirable
- 3 years post registration in hospital or community nursing
- NMC registered
- Computer literate
- Qualifications or continuing professional development in chronic disease management, immunisations, health promotion, cervical cytology, diabetes and wound management
- Basic knowledge of clinical audit
- Diploma, degree in Practice Nursing
- Experienced in the management of diabetic patients and the initiation of treatment in newly diagnosed diabetic patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Team Worker
- Able to work under pressure
- Understand and apply the principles of equality of opportunity and access to services
- Pro-active and able to use own initiative
- Self motivated
Desirable
- 3 years post registration in hospital or community nursing
- NMC registered
- Computer literate
- Qualifications or continuing professional development in chronic disease management, immunisations, health promotion, cervical cytology, diabetes and wound management
- Basic knowledge of clinical audit
- Diploma, degree in Practice Nursing
- Experienced in the management of diabetic patients and the initiation of treatment in newly diagnosed diabetic patients.
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
