Diabetic Specialist Nurse

Main

duties will include undertaking annual diabetic reviews, initiating and

adjusting medication in line with agreed protocols, and providing advice and

guidance to other members of the clinical team. The postholder will respond to

patient queries, work closely with local diabetes services to improve patient

outcomes, and attend and contribute to regular team meetings.

Depending on experience, there will also be opportunities to broaden the role

through a range of treatment room duties, including vaccinations, wound

dressings, injections and other routine nursing procedures.

To assess,

plan and monitor care for patients. To promote health and wellbeing within the

practice and PCN population. To work with GPs, the Lead Practice Nurse,

Partners, practice staff, other members of the wider healthcare team and the

ICB and NHS England in contributing to

NMC Code of professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses.

care given meets the requirements of local and national guidelines, policies

and standards including the Quality Outcome Framework and working the rules and

guidelines laid down by the ICB, NHS England, and practice.

attached.

and highly complex health needs giving due consideration to the likelihood that

there will be emotive issues which will require developed skills of tact,

diplomacy, and empathy.

needs and that individual programmes of care are planned, implemented, and

regularly reviewed.

providing holistic healthcare, whilst maintaining patient confidentiality in

accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

Lane Surgery through meetings, working groups and regular liaison with

colleagues.

administering of all medicines/drugs according to NMC standards.

work.

training and development needs.

teaching and coaching.

senior management team and/or Partners.

agenda.

patients' clinical records ensuring compliance with the NMC standards for

record keeping.

adequate attention to the complex and sensitive nature of such information.

Make all reasonable attempts to overcome any barriers to understanding that may

occur, giving due consideration to ethnicity, language, educational ability,

barriers caused by illness/distress etc. which may adversely affect

communication.

by senior staff and GPs.

guidelines.

England.

Long Lane

Surgery provides care for more than 14,000 patients. We are committed to

delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare, with a strong focus on

inclusivity, continuity and trusted clinician-patient relationships.

Our clinical team includes 2 GP Partners and 9 salaried GPs, 2 Advanced Nurse

Practitioners and 3 paramedics, alongside 4 clinical pharmacists and a pharmacy

technician. Our nursing team is led by our Lead Practice Nurse and includes a

Practice Nurse, a Nursing Associate, 2 Healthcare Assistants and 3

Phlebotomists, all working closely with our GPs to provide excellent clinical

care and patient support. We're also supported by a large administrative and

reception team.

We are a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking practice where teamwork,

respect and professional development are highly valued. Staff benefit from

working in a collaborative environment with experienced colleagues,

opportunities to broaden skills, and the satisfaction of making a real

difference to patients and families every day.

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