Chronic Disease Nurse

Job summary
We are looking to appoint a part time, caring and committed, highly motivated, experienced Chronic Disease Nurse to join our established team of 2 treatment room nurses, 1 chronic disease nurse and Nurse Associate.

Part Time Vacancy For 27 hours per week.

Main duties of the job
The candidate must be experienced with Diabetes management including initiation of GLP1 and Insulin.

Respiratory knowledge and management of patients with asthma and COPD is desirable. ARTP certificate of competence is also desirable.

A qualification as a nurse prescriber would be an advantage.

Competent to maintain responsibility for patients with long-term conditions delivering evidence-based practice in conjunction with QOF targets. Self-directed and ability to work autonomously whilst liaising with other members of the practice and multi-disciplinary team.

About us
We are a friendly practice serving a population of approximately 12,500 in a semi-rural area. Our main site is a large modern purpose-built practice which is also shared with physiotherapy, chiropody, community services and other multi-disciplinary services. We also have a small second site in Meriden which is 3 miles away

Job responsibilities
The candidate must be experienced with Diabetes management including initiation of GLP1 and Insulin.

Respiratory knowledge and management of patients with asthma and COPD is desirable. ARTP certificate of competence is also desirable.

A qualification as a nurse prescriber would be an advantage.

Competent to maintain responsibility for patients with long-term conditions delivering evidence-based practice in conjunction with QOF targets. Self-directed and ability to work autonomously whilst liaising with other members of the practice and multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Chronic Disease - Diabetes (Diploma/Degree level)
• Insulin Initiation
• GLP-1 Initiation

Desirable

• Nurse Prescriber
• Chronic Disease - Respiratory (Diploma/Degree level)
• Asthma
• COPD
• Spirometry ARTP

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of the needs of patients with long term conditions
• Aware of accountability for own role
• Knowledge of health promotion and prevention strategies
• QOF and related business needs of the practice

Experience
Essential

• Chronic Disease (CD) Management
• Nurse Led Clinics - CD
• Management and Treatment of CD patients in conjunction with Guidelines & Protocols
• Working Autonomously
• Working within a Team
• Liaise with GP
• Liaise with multi-disciplinary teams in primary and secondary care

Desirable

• Experience of Audit

Skills
Essential

• Clinical Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills (written & verbal)
• IT Skills
• Change Management - ability to support patients to change lifestyle
• Change Management - Involvement in changes in working practice
• Time Management
• Problem Solving Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Planning and organizing

Behaviours
Essential

• Performing under pressure
• Adaptability
• Team Player
• Self Directed
• Highly Motivated
• Enthusiastic
• Flexibility
• Confidentiality

Desirable

• Sense of Humour

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.
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