Practice Nurse with Diabetes Management

• Providing comprehensive diabetes reviews and ongoing management for patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
• Supporting patients with blood glucose monitoring, lifestyle modification, diet, medication and self-management
• Managing and reviewing diabetes medication, including insulin, in line with competence, clinical guidance and agreed practice protocols
• Monitoring and managing diabetes-related risk factors and complications and supporting achievement of relevant QOF and other diabetes quality indicators
• Undertaking routine diabetic foot checks and ensuring appropriate referral where concerns are identified
• Identifying patients requiring additional support, education or referral to specialist services
• Providing patient education and promoting self-management and prevention of complications

• Supporting the Treatment Room Manager as the practices IPC Lead to provide advice and support to clinical and non-clinical staff
• Support the IPC Lead to ensure practice IPC policies, procedures and guidance are up to date and implemented effectively
• Support the IPC Lead to undertake regular IPC audits and environmental assessments, identifying areas for improvement and monitoring actions
• Support the IPC Lead to provide staff training, education and updates on infection prevention, including hand hygiene, PPE, cleaning and decontamination
• Support the IPC Lead to monitor standards relating to clinical rooms, equipment, clinical waste, sharps and decontamination
• Support the IPC Lead in the appropriate management of infection outbreaks and incidents, including liaison with relevant external agencies where required
• Support the IPC Lead to ensure appropriate arrangements are in place for immunisation, staff health and occupational exposure incidents
• Support the IPC Lead to achieve compliance with relevant national guidance and regulatory requirements, including the Health and Social Care Act 2008 Code of Practice
• Support the IPC Lead to maintain appropriate IPC documentation, audit records and action plans
• Working with the IPC Lead and Practice Manager and wider team to promote a strong infection prevention culture across the practice

• Wound management, assessing and treating a variety of wounds appropriately
• Administering a variety of injectable medications
• Reproductive and sexual health including contraception, STI checks, advice and cervical screening
• Immunisations, including children, babies, adult, travel, seasonal (flu, Covid)
• Support health promotion and lifestyle advice (diet, smoking cessation, weight management).
• Undertake basic clinical observations (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation)
• Perform venepuncture and collect specimens (urine, swabs, etc.)
• Carry out ECGs
• Ear syringing
• Contribute to clinical governance, risk management, significant event reviews and quality improvement.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and ensuring appropriate follow-up and recall.
• Working closely with GPs, healthcare assistants, pharmacists and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Accurately record patient data in clinical system (EMIS Web).

• Prepare and maintain clinical areas and equipment.
• Ensure adequate stock levels of clinical supplies.
• Process and record vaccinations and other interventions.

• Work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver safe and effective care.
• Attend and contribute to staff meetings, training, and appraisal processes.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with GDPR and practice policies.
• Adhere to safeguarding procedures for children and vulnerable adults.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement projects, and CQC compliance.

Essential

• Registered Nurse qualification and current NMC registration
• Relevant experience in Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes management within primary care or a comparable setting
• Appropriate diabetes-specific qualifications/training
• Excellent clinical assessment, communication and patient education skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team
• A commitment to evidence-based, person-centred care and ongoing professional development