Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Diabetes)

We are currently seeking a Permanent Part-Time Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Diabetes) to join our team at Latymer Road Surgery. This is a one-day-a-week role, offering a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about diabetes care and patient support.

Main duties of the job

1. Managing the care of diabetic patients, conducting assessments, and developing tailored care plans.
2. Educating patients on diabetes management, including blood glucose monitoring, lifestyle changes, and medication adherence.
3. Collaborating with the GP and wider healthcare team to ensure optimal care for diabetic patients.
4. Managing chronic conditions and complications related to diabetes, providing support, and offering referrals when necessary.
5. Monitoring patient progress and adjusting care plans to ensure the best possible outcomes.
6. Performing advanced nursing assessments and diagnosing health conditions in diabetic patients.
7. Prescribing medications and adjusting treatment plans in accordance with current guidelines.
8. Providing leadership in the management of diabetic care within the practice, including clinical supervision and mentoring of junior staff.

About us

Latymer Road Surgery is a well-established GP practice serving a diverse patient base of approximately 4700 patients. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a supportive, professional environment. Our team works collaboratively to deliver comprehensive healthcare services to our community.

We are proud to have received a "Good" rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), reflecting our commitment to delivering excellent care. We are now looking for a dedicated Advanced Nurse Practitioner to help us enhance our diabetes care program.

Job responsibilities

1. Basing own practice on evidence of good practice in diabetes and nursing care, leading evidence-based improvements and enabling others to apply them in practice.
2. Contribute to fortnightly teaching and learning in the practice.
3. Work closely with the Integrated Diabetes Service and other members of the multidisciplinary team including lead consultants, GPs, nursing colleagues, other healthcare professionals, social services, and voluntary sector services.
4. Hold and manage an active caseload.
5. Undertake patient assessment, develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care for patients with diabetes.
6. Participate in nurse-led clinics, outreach and community clinics, and undertake home visits as required.
7. Undertake clinical procedures and interventions commensurate with role, including initiating and adjusting insulin doses as indicated and recommended oral diabetic medication in accordance with national and local guidelines/practice.
8. Provide telephone support assessment and advice to people with diabetes on their management in accordance with national and local guidelines/practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse
• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of working in a GP practice

Experience

• Experience of working in a GP practice

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.

£55,000 a year (pro rata, inclusive of London Weighting)