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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Diabetes Nurse to join our friendly Practice, Calsayseat Medical Group, located in the City Centre of Aberdeen. We have around 12,500 patients and we are seeking someone to work between 8 and 16 hours per week.
We are a well-established and supportive team who are friendly and welcoming as well as being a teaching practice with medical students and FY2 doctors. We also provide mentorship for junior GPs offering them an “open door” support policy.
Our multi-disciplinary practice employed house teams include a full-time pharmacy team supported by technicians, an experienced practice nursing team, a Mental Health Nurse as well as 3 Physician Associates and Trainee Nurse Practitioner. We also have a First Contact Physiotherapist in the building, 3 days per week. We have low numbers of house visits as we utilise the City visits team for many acute visits. On-site ACIS and CAB consultations are a huge practical support for our patients.
The right person will have a commitment to offering a high standard of patient care, be a great team player, be positive and motivated to provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the healthcare team. In conjunction with the lead GPs and Diabetes specialist Clinical Pharmacist, you will be responsible for the routine, evidence-based care of patients with Diabetes, including annual reviews incorporating local prescribing guidelines as well as following up patients with more complex diabetic needs
Salary - £34,726 - £42,773 pro rata, depending on experience.
Key Benefits:
- Annual leave including public holidays is pro rata 7.6 wks.
- NHS pension scheme.
- MDDUS cover
Essential Criteria:
- Right to work in UK
- Applicants must have a current UK professional registration.
- Completed all relevant training.
If you would like to have an informal chat to discuss this role further, please do not hesitate to contact Margaret Pitcairn, HR Manager @ Margaret.pitcairn@nhs.scot or Dr Lindsay Grant @ Lindsay.grant@nhs.scot, Nicole Cookson @ Nicole.cookson@nhs.scot or alternatively, please forward your CV expressing your interest in the role.