Job summaryWe are seeking a confident, clinically adept registered nurse to join our team. In this role you will focus on managing and supporting patients living with chronic and long-term conditions (such as diabetes, respiratory diseases and cardiovascular conditions). You will work autonomously acting as a crucial bridge between patients, GP's, clinicians and the wider multidisciplinary team to improve patients outcomes, prevent hospital admissions and promote proactive health.
Main duties of the job- Chronic disease management, asthma, COPD and hypertension.
- Patient reviews
- Health promotion
- clinical compliance
- collaborative care
- Immunisations
About usGlovers Lane is a forward thinking 4 partner practice at the heart of the Netherton community, caring for over 7800 patients. As a proud teaching practice we currently support four GP registrars and regularly welcome medical students throughout the year creating a lively and supportive learning environment.
Our clinical team is made up of approachable and dedicated colleagues including a clinical pharmacist, an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, a Practice Nurse, A Salaried GP and a Health Care Assistant. They're supported by our Practice Manager, Deputy Practice Manager, on administrator and a team of eight part-time receptionist who help keep the practice running smoothly. Together we work collaboratively to provide compassionate, patient centred care.
Job responsibilitiesWe are seeking a confident, clinically adept Registered Nurse to join our team. In this role, you will focus on managing and supporting patients living with chronic and long-term conditions (such as diabetes, respiratory diseases and cardiovascular conditions). You will work autonomously, acting as a crucial bridge between patients, GPs, clinicians and the wider multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes, prevent hospital admissions and promote proactive health.
Hours to be confirmed.
QualificationsEssential- Registration: Active NMC Nursing and Midwifery Council PIN with no restrictions.
- Experience: Post-registration experience with a solid background specifically managing chronic diseases in a UK primary care or community setting.
- Clinical Skills: Advanced competence in running chronic disease clinics and managing complex long-term conditions.
- Qualifications Desirable: Post graduate qualifications in specific long-term conditions e.g., Asthma/COPD diploma, Diabetes modules or an independent prescribing qualification V300.
- Personal Attributes: Strong communication, empathy, and patient-engagement skills with the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
Desirable- Registration: Active NMC Nursing and Midwifery Council PIN with no restrictions.
- Experience: Post-registration experience with a solid background specifically managing chronic diseases in a UK primary care or community setting.
- Clinical Skills: Advanced competence in running chronic disease clinics and managing complex long-term conditions.
- Qualifications Desirable: Post graduate qualifications in specific long-term conditions e.g., Asthma/COPD diploma, Diabetes modules or an independent prescribing qualification V300.
- Personal Attributes: Strong communication, empathy, and patient-engagement skills with the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).