Job summaryTo act as an autonomous practitioner who is able to work independently and in conjunction with other members of the clinical team. The post holder will be an experienced caring nurse with a specialty in diabetes who can demonstrate developed clinical skills and be able to demonstrate critical thinking whilst working within their professional boundaries. They will work the Surgery clinical team, consisting of GPs, ANPs, Practice Nurses and Health Care Assistants to deliver excellent primary care services within the practice.
This role will demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision-making and deliver expert care, including assessment, diagnostic skills, treatment and will communicate at all levels across boundaries.
The post holder will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required
Main duties of the jobThe position is Part-Time 24-27hrs per week. The role is structured with an organised work flow, with set appointment numbers and the Postholder should expect a mix of same-day and pre-booked diabetic review encounters.
About usThorpewood Medical Group is a SystemOne Surgery based East of Norwich central with a Patient list of 12500. We have a vacancy for the position of Diabetes Specialist Nurse.
We strive to provide high quality care and pride ourselves on excellent team-working. We are a forward thinking and progressive, with a dedicated team of staff including GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, HCAs and a committed Administration Team. We currently enjoy extended Allied Professional Services. This means our Allied Professional Team stretches to include a Physicians Associate, Clinical Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician.
The Surgery utilises EConsult. This has increased access to our services and has presented a further range of tools to respond to patients needs.
This is a great opportunity for a qualified Diabetes Specialist Nurse to be part of our Professional Team.
Job responsibilitiesJob Description
Job Title: Diabetic Specialist Nurse
Main Purpose of Post: Triage and consultations. The role involves telephone triage, chronic disease management and medication monitoring. The focus of care evolves around our diabetic patients.
Reporting to: Advanced Nurse Practitioner Lead Nurse
Interface with: Patients
Doctors
Nurses
Practice Teams
Primary Care Network Partners
Patient Representative Group
ICB
Community Teams
Multi-Disciplinary Teams
Location: Postholder will be required to work at The Thorpewood Surgery or Dussindale Branch Surgery as required.
Job Summary:
To act as an autonomous practitioner who is able to work independently and in conjunction with other members of the clinical team. The post holder will be an experienced caring nurse who can demonstrate developed clinical and diabetic skills and be able to demonstrate critical thinking whilst working within their professional boundaries. They will work the Surgery clinical team, consisting of GPs, ANPs, Practice Nurses and Health Care Assistants to deliver excellent primary care services within the practice.
This role will demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision-making and deliver expert care, including assessment, diagnostic skills, treatment and will communicate at all levels across boundaries.
The post holder will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required.
Main duties and responsibilities of the job:
A point of contact within the practice for diabetic patients who require review and management of their chronic disease, that require either telephone or Face to Face consultation.
Assessment, monitoring, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing, referral as appropriate and deliver key elements of Surgery initiatives.
Instigate invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations, interpretation of findings and reports.
Directly admits patients to secondary care outlets in medical need.
Refer patients to other medical specialities for assessment where indicated.
To take responsibility for making autonomous decisions in relation to patient care.
Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly.
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs.
To collect data and participate in regular Practice audit and research projects
Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients and carers needs
Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC
Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures on the Surgery clinical system
Deliver care according to local and national guidelines and evidence-based care
People Management:
Provide expert Diabetes and nursing advice to others working within the team.
To maintain own 3 yearly registration with the NMC
To maintain own continuous professional development and ensure PDP kept up-to-date in line with the requirements of the Practice
Strategic Management
Work with the clinical and management team to develop new services for patients
Contribute to practice incentive schemes, disease management registers and Surgery targets set locally and nationally for patient care.
Special Requirements of the Job:
An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
Competence in the use of IT systems, i.e. coding work as completed, with the ability to learn new software.
General
This job description covers the main duties which the post holder is expected to undertake. These duties may be revised from time to time, in consultation with the post holder. The post holder may be required to undertake duties that are not recorded on this Job Description, that are commensurate with the role and grade.
Non medical prescribing qualification desirable but not essential.
Care Quality Commission
To ensure compliance with Surgery policies, reporting any deficiencies, potential hazards or dangerous occurrences to the Patient Services Manager or Practice Manager.
Participate and support Health & Safety statutory requirements and initiatives. Maintain records of incidents and undertake risk assessments.
Compliance with the Surgery confidentiality and Information Governance Policies.
Take responsibility for your own personal Development, including completing the annual appraisal and undertaking subsequent activity identified and agreed with the line manager.
Have a can do attitude
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- 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
ExperienceEssential- 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 & KnowledgeEssential- 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
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. 
