About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, professional and experienced Practice Nurse ideally with advanced certification in delivering the management of diabetes.
Stourside Medical Practice is a forward thinking 6000 patient GP practice in the centre of Halesowen. We are close to the West Midlands motorway network and on bus routes from Birmingham and Wolverhampton. We are based in a modern health centre with associated community services under one roof. We are a Training Practice and have an experienced team of clinical and non-clinical staff which include a paramedic, a First Contact Physio, First Contact Mental Health worker.
We are looking for someone to work 1-2 days Full days are preferred to half days. We pay an enhanced rate for extended access shifts which are currently available to work if desired by the successful candidate.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the Job
The successful candidate will need experience of working with diabetic patients whether that it is hospital/community setting or working within general practice. Experience in chronic disease management and asthma/COPD is desirable along with knowledge in other areas such as Cervical Screening, Childhood Immunisations,
About us
We have an experienced team of salaried GPs and Nursing team with the practice actively involved in a thriving Primary Care Network with a variety of allied health professionals supporting the practice including Pharmacists, Social Prescribers, Physiotherapist and Mental Health support workers. We are an approved Training Practice with 2 trainees currently in post
Benefits include
Attractive annual salary
NHS Pension
30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
Study Leave/CPD
Benenden Healthcare Scheme (Benefit in Kind)
Please note that all posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
For an informal discussion or visit to the practice please contact Rachel Critcher at [email protected] or by phone 0121 550 1010
Job description Job responsibilities
Managing and treating long-term conditions with an emphasis on our 400 diabetes patients.
Supporting and managing the health needs of women presenting for HRT, contraception, and cervical cytology consultations.
Implementing, and participating in, vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children, including patients travelling abroad, Childhood Immunisations, Prostap, Zoladex, Inclisiran, Denosumab, RSV, shingles, influenza, Covid-19 and pneumococal vaccination.
Meeting the needs of patients presenting for wound care or suture removal.
Hypertension review and management.
Asthma and COPD reviews.
Management of other chronic diseases.
Raising safeguarding concerns when needed.
To maintain a clean, safe environment, adhering to hygiene and infection control.
Provide home visits for the housebound patients needing support for their long term conditions
Using a clinical protocol to file normal lab results
To select patients for, and attend a quarterly diabetic MDT with a hospital consultant and the GP diabetic lead
Review of medical triage submissions
Person Specification
Personal Skills and Qualities Essential
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both written and verbally. Good organisational skills Time management skills Able to work under pressure Working on own initiative IT skills (including word processing and database work) as relevant to General Practice Committed to quality and patient satisfaction Committed to equal opportunities Team worker Adaptable to the changing needs of the practice
Desirable
Knowledge of Emis Web and Docman
Experience Essential
5 years post registration experience including experience of working in primary care or diabetes management in a hospital/community setting Experience of Chronic Disease Management and treatment room procedures
Desirable
Experience of Emis Web and Docman
Qualifications Essential
Relevant Nursing degree Current NMC registration with an active PIN Hold an accredited Diabetes qualification
Desirable
An advanced diabetes qualification- Warwick or equivalent Level 7 qualification Non medical prescribing qualification COPD Diploma
Personal Qualities Essential
Polite and Confident Flexible Able to communicate well and understand the needs of the patients Works well within a team Ability to work under pressure Motivated and proactive
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 Stourside Medical Practice
Address 14 Birmingham Street
Halesowen
West Midlands
B63 3HN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stoursidenhs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)