Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a practice nurse with experience in delivering the management of diabetes. We are committed to improving the long term health of our practice population by reducing health inequalities. If you wish to become a member of this hard working, friendly team, we would very much like to hear from you. Main duties of the job Our practice nurses are part of our practice team, delivering a variety of treatment room duties such as childhood immunisations, cytology, wound care, alongside Chronic Disease Management. The successful candidate will prioritise and manage their daily appointment sessions providing compassionate, safe and effective care and support to patients. About us Village Surgery is located near to the centre of Bournemouth, situated next to Bournemouth and the Arts University. We currently have 9,500 patients registered at the surgery, we have 5 GP's who are supported an ANP, a team of nurses and other healthcare professionals. We are a training surgery with 1 GP Trainer. We are part of North Bournemouth Primary Care Network, where we have multi-disciplinary support including Physiotherapists, Mental Health Practitioners and Social Prescribers. Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number A3782-25-0000 Job locations Gillet Road Talbot Village Poole Dorset BH12 5BF Job description Job responsibilities Prioritise and manage own workload, recognising where areas of care can be delegated to other colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team, including the wider network colleagues. Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or independently to agreed protocols. This will include administration of injections/immunisations, dressing changes, suture removal, cytology etc. Provide general and specific health screenings to the practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to general practitioners as necessary. Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to GPs as necessary. To maintain a clean, safe environment, adhering to hygiene and infection control. To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for pre-diabetic/diabetic patients that promote health and wellbeing. See job description for full details. Job description Job responsibilities Prioritise and manage own workload, recognising where areas of care can be delegated to other colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team, including the wider network colleagues. Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or independently to agreed protocols. This will include administration of injections/immunisations, dressing changes, suture removal, cytology etc. Provide general and specific health screenings to the practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to general practitioners as necessary. Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to GPs as necessary. To maintain a clean, safe environment, adhering to hygiene and infection control. To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for pre-diabetic/diabetic patients that promote health and wellbeing. See job description for full details. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN & NMC Registration. Qualification in management of diabetes. Experience Essential Experience of working in primary care Experience of working autonomously Experience of diabetes management UK Registration Essential Applicants must have current UK professional registration and evidence of ongoing evidence of revalidation. Personal Qualities Essential Polite and confident Flexible Able to communicate well and understand the needs of the patients Work well as a team Desirable Ability to work under pressure Motivated & Proactive Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN & NMC Registration. Qualification in management of diabetes. Experience Essential Experience of working in primary care Experience of working autonomously Experience of diabetes management UK Registration Essential Applicants must have current UK professional registration and evidence of ongoing evidence of revalidation. Personal Qualities Essential Polite and confident Flexible Able to communicate well and understand the needs of the patients Work well as a team Desirable Ability to work under pressure Motivated & 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). Additional information 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 Village Surgery Address Gillet Road Talbot Village Poole Dorset BH12 5BF Employer's website https://www.villagesurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)