NHS

Diabetic Nurse


PayCompetitive
LocationOxford/England
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: A2763-25-0003?language=en&page=1227&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      We are looking for a dedicated and experienced diabetic nurse to provide care to our patients.

      We currently work with a Lead Diabetes GP, HCAs and phlebotomists and admin support to work with patients to improve their diabetic health and health outcomes.

      Main duties of the job

      Provide care of newly diagnosed diabetics

      Provide annual reviews to all our diabetic patients

      Provide regular monitoring review of patients struggling to control their diabetes.

      Provide Care summaries to patients to allow them to manage their own health decisions

      Audit of diabetic outcomes when required

      Provide adhoc answers to questions and support from diabetic patients (through the appointments system)

      Provide expert advice to the clinicians at the practice about diabetes

      Keep up to date on a changes regarding diabetic care at national and local level. Disseminate to the team new information.

      About us

      The Leys Health Centre has a list of 12,300 patients around 800 of which are diabetic. It has a fantastic team of 10 GPs, 4 nurses, 2 HCAs and a phlebotomist as well as a great support team one of which is dedicated to diabetes care.

      We work closely with two other practices through the PCN which includes a pharmacist team who are able to provide pharmaceutical advice when needed.

      Date posted

      25 March 2025

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      Depending on experience

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Part-time

      Reference number

      A2763-25-0003

      Job locations

      The Leys Health Centre

      Dunnock Way

      Oxford

      OX4 7EX


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Use high-level decision-making skills.

      Undertake consultation at an advanced level, using expert knowledge and clinical skills to ensure patients receive high quality care, delivered in a timely manner.

      Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly.

      Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs.

      Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patients needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within the scope of practice.

      Make direct referrals to secondary care and lifestyle services within locally agreed pathways.

      Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records using the practice clinic system.

      Request prescriptions to GPs and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice.

      To run Diabetes Specialist Nurse Clinics within the clinics within the practice to incorporate monitoring the controls of existing Diabetes and ensuring accurate diagnosis, care and education of all new Diabetic referrals.

      To provide Diabetic patients with patient centred, evidence-based care and treatment according to local protocols, guidelines and publish data from recent major Diabetes trials.

      To prevent and detect early complications and other physical, social or psychological problems

      To liaise with other health professionals or voluntary organisations both community and hospital based

      To introduce and follow the practice of Insulin conversion, including frequent regular follow-up

      To provide a safe and comprehensive service for altering Insulin dosage or type, either with or without GP reference.

      To encourage patients to self-adjust their own Insulin

      To participate in group consultations for diabetes

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Use high-level decision-making skills.

      Undertake consultation at an advanced level, using expert knowledge and clinical skills to ensure patients receive high quality care, delivered in a timely manner.

      Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly.

      Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs.

      Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patients needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within the scope of practice.

      Make direct referrals to secondary care and lifestyle services within locally agreed pathways.

      Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records using the practice clinic system.

      Request prescriptions to GPs and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice.

      To run Diabetes Specialist Nurse Clinics within the clinics within the practice to incorporate monitoring the controls of existing Diabetes and ensuring accurate diagnosis, care and education of all new Diabetic referrals.

      To provide Diabetic patients with patient centred, evidence-based care and treatment according to local protocols, guidelines and publish data from recent major Diabetes trials.

      To prevent and detect early complications and other physical, social or psychological problems

      To liaise with other health professionals or voluntary organisations both community and hospital based

      To introduce and follow the practice of Insulin conversion, including frequent regular follow-up

      To provide a safe and comprehensive service for altering Insulin dosage or type, either with or without GP reference.

      To encourage patients to self-adjust their own Insulin

      To participate in group consultations for diabetes

      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Degree in nursing
      • Diploma or equivalent in Diabetes Management

      Desirable

      • Prescribing Qualification
      • ANP Qualification

      Experience

      Essential

      • Recent and relevant experience of working as in a Diabetes role.
      • Post registration experience (Minimum 5 years).
      • Relevant experience of management of long-term conditions
      • Maintenance of up-to-date skills, knowledge and understanding; and on-going competence in Diabetes.
      • Evidence of capacity to work successfully, both as an autonomous clinician and as part of a team.
      • Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of others and own clinical practice.
      • Interpreting and implementing local and National policies, agendas for Health.
      • Experience of delivering education and training colleagues.
      • Experience of supporting and education patients to manage their health needs.
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Degree in nursing
      • Diploma or equivalent in Diabetes Management

      Desirable

      • Prescribing Qualification
      • ANP Qualification

      Experience

      Essential

      • Recent and relevant experience of working as in a Diabetes role.
      • Post registration experience (Minimum 5 years).
      • Relevant experience of management of long-term conditions
      • Maintenance of up-to-date skills, knowledge and understanding; and on-going competence in Diabetes.
      • Evidence of capacity to work successfully, both as an autonomous clinician and as part of a team.
      • Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of others and own clinical practice.
      • Interpreting and implementing local and National policies, agendas for Health.
      • Experience of delivering education and training colleagues.
      • Experience of supporting and education patients to manage their health needs.

      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

      The Leys GP Partnership

      Address

      The Leys Health Centre

      Dunnock Way

      Oxford

      OX4 7EX


      Employer's website

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

      Employer details

      Employer name

      The Leys GP Partnership

      Address

      The Leys Health Centre

      Dunnock Way

      Oxford

      OX4 7EX


      Employer's website

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

  • About the company

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