Practice Nurse - Diabetes
- NHS
- Part Time
- Bournemouth
- Negotiable
Job Description
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and friendly practice nurse to join our growing team. You must have recent relevant experience as a practice nurse and be competent in diabetic reviews, including injectable medication commencement. This is on a bank contract, to meet the needs of the practice, on an adhoc basis. Flexible as to days and hours.
Main duties of the job
Carry out annual diabetes reviews
Follow up appointments with patients
Liaising with secondary care team, GPs, administrators
Oversight of recalls, QOF and waiting lists
About us
About Us: The Panton Practice is a large GP practice dedicated to serving a diverse population of around 16,800 patients. Our team is comprised of experienced professionals, including GP Partners, Salaried GPs, Nurse Practitioners, Paramedic Practitioners, Practice Nurses, and our invaluable Reception and Admin team.
Job responsibilities
Job summary:
The practice nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing the below services to the patients of the practice.
Job responsibilities:
Chronic disease reviews - specifically Diabetes
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the GPs or other Clinicians
Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records
- A duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks
Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse - adult
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Diabetes qualification
Desirable
- Chronic disease management - Asthma, COPD
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 Panton Practice
Address
14 Gervis Road
Bournemouth
BH1 3EG
United Kingdom
