Job summary Are you passionate about providing high-quality care and improving the lives of patients with diabetes? Join our innovative and ambitious team at Primary Care Sheffield Practices as a Specialist Diabetic Practice Nurse We are seeking an experienced and qualified Advanced Practice Nurse with prescribing abilities and a special interest in diabetes. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in delivering exceptional clinical care to our practice population, working autonomously within a multidisciplinary team. Main duties of the job About the Role: As a Specialist Diabetic Practice Nurse, you will: Provide advanced care for patients with uncontrolled and complex diabetes. Identify, manage, and support patients at risk of or with poorly controlled diabetes. Develop and implement care plans, prescribe within your competence, and support junior staff. Deliver health education, audit care standards, and contribute to service development. Undertake occasional home visits and liaise with secondary care colleagues and agencies. What We Offer: A dynamic, person-cantered environment aligned with our core values: innovative, empowering, ambitious, and open. Opportunities for continuing professional development and training in long-term conditions like dementia. A collaborative workplace committed to delivering outstanding care and achieving Quality Outcomes Framework targets. What Were Looking For: Formal qualifications and a proven history in diabetes care. Advanced clinical assessment, prescribing, and patient care planning skills. Leadership and mentoring abilities. Dedication to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement. If you are a motivated and skilled professional ready to make a meaningful impact in diabetic care, wed love to hear from you. Apply now to become part of our innovative and ambitious team About us Primary Care Sheffield (PCS) is a GP led organisation, which supports the development of primary care and provides NHS services for patients across the city. Through the 75 GP practices who are our shareholders and the seven practices we run in partnership with Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust, we cover a patient population of more than 600,000 people. Patient care is at the heart of what we do, alongside providing a high quality service for our patients. We are not afraid of aiming high and embracing change. We value courageous and open minded individuals, who are able to create new and innovative ideas whilst also, being able to share their knowledge and expertise. Teamwork and collaborating well with others is essential. This is what its like to be part of PCS. A run of successful bids and new contract wins over the past year have seen our team expand and we now require practice based diabetic specialist nurse for our growing, forward-thinking organisation and the effective delivery of our services. For further information, please contact Laura Carnall, Clinical Nurse Manager, laura.carnallnhs.net. Want to know more about PCS? Visit our website http://www.primarycaresheffield.org.uk/ or check out our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/primary-care-sheffield Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £42,607.35 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number A3466-25-0008 Job locations Primary Care Sheffield Ltd 28 Kenwood Park Road Sheffield S7 1NF Highgate Clinic Highgate Sheffield S9 1WN Darnall Primary Care Centre 290 Main Road Sheffield S9 4QH Darnall Health Centre York Road Sheffield S9 5DH Job description Job responsibilities Job Title: Specialist Diabetic Practice Nurse Band: F Accountable to: Clinical Nurse Manager Values: We are innovative We are empowering We are ambitious We are person centred We are open We are Primary Care Sheffield Job Purpose To provide a high quality, easily accessible nursing service to the practice population, making best use of clinical skills with a focus on diabetes, within the practices enabling the provision of a diverse range of services within the competence of the post holder. Working at an advance level and focusing on the prevention, management, and treatment of Diabetes. General Requirements To provide clinical care to the practice population registered with Primary Care Sheffield Practices. To work autonomously as part of the multidisciplinary team, managing own workload, to include assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of care in complex patients. To be aware of confidentiality issues and practice these in accordance. To ensure a safe working environment fulfilling the requirements of the Health and Safety Policy. To be sensitive to the needs of the multicultural community. To be willing to extend personal knowledge and ability by continuing education both within the practice and by outside agencies. To take responsibility for personal competency including participation in clinical supervision. To work within the NMC code of professional practice. Responsible for continuing personal development in line with Primary Care Sheffield Group policies. To have an annual PDR with line Manager. To undertake further training as required enabling duties to be carried out. Principal Duties Delivery of clinical care and health education to the practice population. Provision of clinical services in Diabetes, including advance care of uncontrolled, complex patients. Prescribing within clinical competence. Identifying, managing, and supporting patients with poorly controlled diabetes or at risk of diabetes. Have formal qualifications in Diabetes and a proven history of working with diabetic patients. Have a special interest in Diabetes and to keep up to date with these skills. Willing to undertake future training in complex long term conditions, such as dementia. Working at an Advanced level. Reviewing and acting on blood results for long term conditions. Initiating care from these results and prescribing accordingly. Creating patient care plans and supporting junior staff in implementing these plans. Providing educational and counselling support to patients and junior staff members. Using internal, local and national policies, Assess, plan and organise patient care, including evaluation of need, adjustment of care plans and recall. Audit of care provided, aiming for a high standard of care and achieving targets for Quality Outcomes Framework. Using and implementing research in the practice to ensure up to date clinical care is given and development of services. Working to continually improve QOF data. To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records. Planning and organisation of clinics in discussion with other team members. To liaise and communicate with other team members, secondary care colleagues and other agencies where appropriate. To educate other team members both clinical and administrative, as appropriate. To be involved in the training and development of student nurses whilst on placement. Willing to undertake occasion home visits if required. To provide nursing leadership at sites, including undertaking PRDs for staff. Service Development Assist in development of practice policies and procedures. To ensure care is delivered with regards to evidence based practice and the implementation of national and local guidelines. Job Description Review This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and in discussion with the manager the post holder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the banding of the post. The job description will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing service requirements and any such changes will be discussed with the post holder. Job description Job responsibilities Job Title: Specialist Diabetic Practice Nurse Band: F Accountable to: Clinical Nurse Manager Values: We are innovative We are empowering We are ambitious We are person centred We are open We are Primary Care Sheffield Job Purpose To provide a high quality, easily accessible nursing service to the practice population, making best use of clinical skills with a focus on diabetes, within the practices enabling the provision of a diverse range of services within the competence of the post holder. Working at an advance level and focusing on the prevention, management, and treatment of Diabetes. General Requirements To provide clinical care to the practice population registered with Primary Care Sheffield Practices. To work autonomously as part of the multidisciplinary team, managing own workload, to include assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of care in complex patients. To be aware of confidentiality issues and practice these in accordance. To ensure a safe working environment fulfilling the requirements of the Health and Safety Policy. To be sensitive to the needs of the multicultural community. To be willing to extend personal knowledge and ability by continuing education both within the practice and by outside agencies. To take responsibility for personal competency including participation in clinical supervision. To work within the NMC code of professional practice. Responsible for continuing personal development in line with Primary Care Sheffield Group policies. To have an annual PDR with line Manager. To undertake further training as required enabling duties to be carried out. Principal Duties Delivery of clinical care and health education to the practice population. Provision of clinical services in Diabetes, including advance care of uncontrolled, complex patients. Prescribing within clinical competence. Identifying, managing, and supporting patients with poorly controlled diabetes or at risk of diabetes. Have formal qualifications in Diabetes and a proven history of working with diabetic patients. Have a special interest in Diabetes and to keep up to date with these skills. Willing to undertake future training in complex long term conditions, such as dementia. Working at an Advanced level. Reviewing and acting on blood results for long term conditions. Initiating care from these results and prescribing accordingly. Creating patient care plans and supporting junior staff in implementing these plans. Providing educational and counselling support to patients and junior staff members. Using internal, local and national policies, Assess, plan and organise patient care, including evaluation of need, adjustment of care plans and recall. Audit of care provided, aiming for a high standard of care and achieving targets for Quality Outcomes Framework. Using and implementing research in the practice to ensure up to date clinical care is given and development of services. Working to continually improve QOF data. To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records. Planning and organisation of clinics in discussion with other team members. To liaise and communicate with other team members, secondary care colleagues and other agencies where appropriate. To educate other team members both clinical and administrative, as appropriate. To be involved in the training and development of student nurses whilst on placement. Willing to undertake occasion home visits if required. To provide nursing leadership at sites, including undertaking PRDs for staff. Service Development Assist in development of practice policies and procedures. To ensure care is delivered with regards to evidence based practice and the implementation of national and local guidelines. Job Description Review This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and in discussion with the manager the post holder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the banding of the post. The job description will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing service requirements and any such changes will be discussed with the post holder. Person Specification Communication and Interpersonal Skills Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience in liaising with General Practitioners and other Health Care Professionals Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential Competent clinical skills with a strong knowledge of chronic disease management. Able to use analytical skills in practice. Able to undertake Audit and implement changes from audit. Able to undertake quality improvement projects. Undertake or be part of research. Excellent interpersonal and organisation skills. Clear understanding of legal issues, professional accountability and responsibility. IT experience. Desirable Training in understanding blood results. Qualifications Essential RGN V300 Non-Medical Prescriber Diploma or equivalent in Diabetes Mentor Assessor Qualification Desirable Chronic disease diploma or equivalent in Asthma, COPD, Coronary Heart Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, Stroke. Experience Essential 5 year practicing as a Practice Nurse in Primary Care or Working as a diabetic specialist nurse or equivalent in Primary Care. Experience of multi-disciplinary working. Able to demonstrate high level of personal professional autonomy and accountability. Use evidence-based knowledge, professional and clinical judgement to assess, plan and implement high-quality person-centred care. Management of complex care. Experience in leadership or line management. Management Essential Experience in managing and mentoring junior staff members, practice nurses, NAs, TNAs, HCA and student nurses. Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change. Understanding of clinical governance. Self Management Essential Ability to work under pressure. Able to manage time effectively. Person Specification Communication and Interpersonal Skills Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience in liaising with General Practitioners and other Health Care Professionals Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential Competent clinical skills with a strong knowledge of chronic disease management. Able to use analytical skills in practice. Able to undertake Audit and implement changes from audit. Able to undertake quality improvement projects. Undertake or be part of research. Excellent interpersonal and organisation skills. Clear understanding of legal issues, professional accountability and responsibility. IT experience. Desirable Training in understanding blood results. Qualifications Essential RGN V300 Non-Medical Prescriber Diploma or equivalent in Diabetes Mentor Assessor Qualification Desirable Chronic disease diploma or equivalent in Asthma, COPD, Coronary Heart Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, Stroke. Experience Essential 5 year practicing as a Practice Nurse in Primary Care or Working as a diabetic specialist nurse or equivalent in Primary Care. Experience of multi-disciplinary working. Able to demonstrate high level of personal professional autonomy and accountability. Use evidence-based knowledge, professional and clinical judgement to assess, plan and implement high-quality person-centred care. Management of complex care. Experience in leadership or line management. Management Essential Experience in managing and mentoring junior staff members, practice nurses, NAs, TNAs, HCA and student nurses. Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change. Understanding of clinical governance. Self Management Essential Ability to work under pressure. Able to manage time effectively. 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 Primary Care Sheffield Address Primary Care Sheffield Ltd 28 Kenwood Park Road Sheffield S7 1NF Employer's website http://www.primarycaresheffield.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)