Specialist Diabetic Nurse

Job summary To act asan autonomous practitioner who is able to work independently and in conjunctionwith other members of the clinical team.
The post holder will be an experiencedcaring nurse with a specialty in diabetes who can demonstrate developed clinical skills and be able todemonstrate critical thinking whilst working within their professionalboundaries.
They will work the Surgery clinical team, consisting of GPs,ANPs, Practice Nurses and Health Care Assistants to deliver excellent primarycare services within the practice.This rolewill demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision-making and deliver expertcare, including assessment, diagnostic skills, treatment and will communicateat all levels across boundaries.
The post holder will work collaboratively withthe multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the deliveryof policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required Main duties of the job The position is Part-Time 30hrs per week.
The role is structuredwith an organised work flow, with set appointment numbers and the Postholdershould expect a mixof same-day and pre-booked diabetic review encounters.
About us ThorpewoodMedical Group is a SystemOne Surgery based East of Norwich central with aPatient list of 12500.
We have a vacancy for the position of Diabetes Specialist Nurse.We strive to provide high quality care and pride ourselves onexcellent team-working.
We are a forwardthinking and progressive, with a dedicated team of staff includingGPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, HCAs and a committedAdministration Team.
We currently enjoy extended Allied Professional Services.This means our Allied Professional Team stretches to include a PhysiciansAssociate, Clinical Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician.TheSurgery utilises EConsult.
This has increased access toour services and has presented a further range of tools to respond to patientsneeds.Thisis a great opportunity for a qualified Diabetes Specialist Nurse to be part of our Professional Team.
Job description Job responsibilities JobDescription JobTitle: Diabetic Specialist NurseMainPurpose of Post: Triage, Consultations and Home visiting.
The role involves telephone triage, home visits andinteracts with the care homes linked with the surgery.
The focus of careevolves around our diabetic patients.Reportingto: Advanced Nurse Practitioner ManagerInterface with: PatientsDoctorsNurses PracticeTeams PrimaryCare Network Partners PatientRepresentative GroupICB CommunityTeams Multi-DisciplinaryTeamsLocation: Postholder will be required to work at TheThorpewood Surgery or DussindaleBranch Surgery as required.Job Summary:To act asan autonomous practitioner who is able to work independently and in conjunctionwith other members of the clinical team.
The post holder will be an experiencedcaring nurse who can demonstrate developed clinical and diabetic skills and be able todemonstrate critical thinking whilst working within their professionalboundaries.
They will work the Surgery clinical team, consisting of GPs,ANPs, Practice Nurses and Health Care Assistants to deliver excellent primarycare services within the practice.This rolewill demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision-making and deliver expertcare, including assessment, diagnostic skills, treatment and will communicateat all levels across boundaries.The postholder will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to meet theneeds of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, andproviding nurse leadership as required.Main duties and responsibilities of the job: A pointof contact within the practice for patients presenting with undifferentiated undiagnosedproblems that require telephone triage, telephone resolution, Face to Faceconsultation, On-Line consultation response and home visiting.
Assessment,diagnosis, treatment, prescribing, referral and discharge as appropriate anddeliver key elements of Surgery initiatives.
Assess,diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care forpatients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis.
Instigateinvasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations, interpretation of findings and reports.
Directlyadmits patients to secondary care outlets in medical need.
Referpatients to other medical specialities for assessment where indicated includingfast track referrals To takeresponsibility for making autonomous decisions in relation to patient care.
Clinicallyexamine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychologicalperspective, and plan clinical care accordingly.
Assess,diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patientswith complex needs.
Break badnews to patients/parents/carers and provide appropriate ongoing support to meetidentified needs Tocollect data and participate in regular Practice audit and research projects Workeffectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients and carersneeds Recogniseand work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated bythe NMC Produceaccurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation,consistent with legislation, policies and procedures on the Surgery clinicalsystem Delivercare according to local and national guidelines and evidence-based carePeople Management: Provideexpert Diabetes and nursing advice to others working within the team.
To maintain own 3 yearly registration with theNMC To maintain own continuous professionaldevelopment and ensure PDP kept up-to-date in line with the requirements of thePracticeStrategic Management Work with the clinical and management team todevelop new services for patients Contribute to practice incentive schemes, diseasemanagement registers and Surgery targets set locally and nationally for patientcare.Special Requirements of the Job: An understanding, acceptance and adherence tothe need for strict confidentiality.
Competence in the use of IT systems, codingwork as completed, with the ability to learn new software.General This jobdescription covers the main duties which the post holder is expected toundertake.
These duties may be revised from time to time, in consultation withthe post holder.
The post holder may be required to undertake duties that arenot recorded on this Job Description, that are commensurate with the role andgrade.Care Quality Commission To ensurecompliance with Surgery policies, reporting any deficiencies, potential hazardsor dangerous occurrences to the Patient Services Manager or Practice Manager.
Participateand support Health & Safety statutory requirements and initiatives.Maintain records of incidents and undertake risk assessments.
Compliancewith the Surgery confidentiality and Information Governance Policies.
Takeresponsibility for your own personal Development, including completing theannual appraisal and undertaking subsequent activity identified and agreed withthe line manager.Have a can do attitude Person Specification Qualifications Essential Education and Qualifications RGN Qualification Current NMC registration A minimum of honours degree in advanced nursing Diabetes specialist qualification Prescribing qualification Desirable Accredited training in chronic disease management Experience Essential Working autonomously in a nursing role Experience in triage Experience of working within a primary care or General Practice Experience of dealing with patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions Demonstrate Audit Composition Home Visiting Desirable Nurse led triage Conducted On Line Consultation Skills & Knowledge Essential Clinical leadership skills Communication skills, written, listening and verbal Communication of difficult messages to patients and families Negotiation and conflict management skills Change management Health Management of vulnerable patients Team Player Management of patients with complex needs Accountability of own role Local and national health policy Wider health economy Clinical governance issues Desirable SystemOne user Knowledge of public health issues Able to identify determinants on health in the area