About this role
Job summary
Ranworth Medical Group has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced diabetes practice nurse to join the team at Kennedy Way Medical Centre on a full-time basis of 37.5 hours a week. The salary is to be discussed at interview.
Main duties of the job
Act as an accountable role model and clinical expert for diabetic care. Work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective delivery of high quality evidenced based diabetic care. Work in conjunction with other disciplines in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the Integrated Diabetes Services provision ensuring a smooth pathway through the service for patients with diabetes. Responsibility for providing clinical leadership and education. Represent the practice at diabetes meetings when necessary. Manage own time appropriately according to patient and service needs across clinical sites. Responsibility for the promotion and use of the audit cycle within clinical practice. Support the development and implementation of integrated diabetes nursing services, policies and procedures. Support primary care colleagues GPs & practice nurses, healthcare assistants in conjunction with primary care specialist nurses, in delivering and supporting effective specialist diabetes care across the PCN. Assist and participate in the newly diagnosed diabetic group sessions for all patients within the PCN.
About us
Ranworth Medical Group, is comprised of Caradoc Surgery, Ranworth Surgery in Clacton-on-Sea, Green Elms Health Centre in Jaywick and Kennedy Way Medical Centre in Holland-on-Sea. We have a diverse patient population, of around 32,000 and all practices work on SystmOne.
Job description Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A relevant nursing degree. Current NMC registration with an active PIN. Diabetes module or qualification achieved at degree or master's level.
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 Primary Care Careers
Address Kennedy Way Medical Centre
Kennedy Way
Clacton-on-Sea
Essex
CO15 4AB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)