Ifrah Waheed

• Deliver structured patient education for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
• Provide support and guidance to patients on MDI insulin, OHAs, GLP-1s and insulin pump therapy – open and HCL closed loop
• CGM initiation (Libre and Dexcom), interpretation of data and adjustment of insulin regimes
• Liaise with MDT including Endocrinologists, Dietitians, Midwives, Community Nurses, and GPs to deliver co-ordinated diabetes care
• Support training sessions for individuals living with diabetes, Practice Nurses, students, and community HCPs.
• Maintain accurate clinical records on EMIS/SystmOne in line with GDPR and clinical governance.

• Conduct regular diabetes reviews, titrated insulin, and oral therapies in line with NICE guidance for both inpatients and outpatients.
• Proficient in TREND competencies
• Delivered group education to patients and HCP on lifestyle, diabetes optimisation, and medication.
• CGM initiation and data interpretation
• Independently managing clinical caseload of T1DM, T2DM, Type 3c, LADA and MODY patients.

• Holistic assessment, implementation and evaluation of individual care plans
• Independently manage a cohort of patients and utilise enhanced clinical skills
• Administration of medication and controlled drugs as per local policy
• Collaborative working within an MDT
• Support mentorship of Student Nurses

· Co-ordinate ward area and day to day provision of nursing services working within wider MDT, to optimise clinical outcomes and support patient flow

· Work alongside Ward Manager to line manage team of Nurses and HCPs

· Complete appraisals and PDPs of staff

· Newly qualified Nurse Preceptor and Student Nurse Mentor lead

· Evaluate current clinical practice and utilise audits to lead change