Lead Nurse for Central Liverpool Primary Care Network

Brownlow Group Practice

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Job summary

The Central Liverpool Primary Care Network have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Advanced Nurse Practitioner for the Network. The successful candidate will join the existing team and work collaboratively with the 9 practices within Central Liverpool Primary Care Network supporting the practices and their nursing teams to deliver excellent care. The post holder will offer support to the individual practices including mentorship for the nursing teams and supervision as required. They will have the opportunity to work with practices and the Enhanced Training Hub to influence training events. The candidate must have experience in Primary Care and management.

Main duties of the job

Liaising with the 9 GP practices within the Central Liverpool PCN to offer support for the nursing team and improve access and care for patients. The role will involve clinical sessions (Monday Saturday) and strategic management collaborating with practices.

About us

CLPCN prides itself in being an exceptional employer. We have a dedicated staff wellbeing team and offer numerous staff benefits and incentives including protected study leave with financial allowance. You will receive a 6-month mentorship/induction package.

CLPCN is an organisation that is committed to equality and diversity, and we strive for our workforce to be representative and inclusive of the complex and diverse community which we are proud to serve. With this commitment in mind, we actively encourage individuals who self-identify as having protected characteristics to apply for this role. We are particularly keen to encourage applications from: individuals with linguistic diversity, members of the LGBTQ+ community; members of black, minority ethnic, and minority faith groups; and from those who are disabled and / or neurodiverse. We are mindful that we may not always be aware of structural and systemic factors, which might discourage or prevent certain minority groups and marginalised populations from applying to join our team. If you are aware that any such barriers do exist, please let us know so that we can work to overcome and dismantle these.

Although not required by law we strongly recommend that all staff have received all Covid vaccinations.

Extended access will form part of your contracted hours Monday Saturday.

Date posted

30 June 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£50,952 to £68,525 a year Full time equivalent - Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1812-23-0018

Job locations

CLPCN building

81 London Road

Liverpool

L3 8JA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Principal Responsibilities:

Management of the nursing/clinical team for the CLPCN to include preceptorship, mentorship, and staff development.

Nursing revalidation support.

To develop two-way communication between nurses working in general practice and the work of the ICB.

Recruitment of clinical and non-clinical staff.

Working with the ICB and commissioners for service development.

Initiating new services and working with the Service Leads and commissioners.

Participation in audit/clinical governance issues such as record keeping, patient satisfaction. Maintaining and monitoring any requested details. Implementation of any actions required following audit with the aim of improving quality of services.

Reporting of untoward incidents, accidents, and complaints to the Service Leads.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Participating in the teaching of other health professionals (to include junior staff and pre and post registration students) and other agencies as required.

Maintaining a high level of service to patients in the absence of a doctor and referral to alternative clinics/agencies as appropriate.

The post holder will lead on delivery of network clinical governance, including internal PCN processes as well as production of a quarterly governance reports. They will identify themes and trends and facilitate shared learning to drive improvements.

The post holder will ensure Issues and Risks are identified and managed in line with SOPs. They will use the processes as opportunities to ensure robust mitigations and identify areas for improvement, and ensure strong communication at all times.

We require applicants whose native language is not English to demonstrate their competence in the English language. This can be demonstrated by:

- Providing Certification of English proficiency

- During interview should you be invited to attend

Other job locations:

Bentley Road Liverpool L8 0SY

Peach Street Liverpool L69 7ZL

26 Argyle Street Liverpool L1 5DL

155 Edge Lane Edge Hill Liverpool L7 2PF

2 Vauxhall Road Liverpool L3 2BG

Please see attached job description for full details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Principal Responsibilities:

Management of the nursing/clinical team for the CLPCN to include preceptorship, mentorship, and staff development.

Nursing revalidation support.

To develop two-way communication between nurses working in general practice and the work of the ICB.

Recruitment of clinical and non-clinical staff.

Working with the ICB and commissioners for service development.

Initiating new services and working with the Service Leads and commissioners.

Participation in audit/clinical governance issues such as record keeping, patient satisfaction. Maintaining and monitoring any requested details. Implementation of any actions required following audit with the aim of improving quality of services.

Reporting of untoward incidents, accidents, and complaints to the Service Leads.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Participating in the teaching of other health professionals (to include junior staff and pre and post registration students) and other agencies as required.

Maintaining a high level of service to patients in the absence of a doctor and referral to alternative clinics/agencies as appropriate.

The post holder will lead on delivery of network clinical governance, including internal PCN processes as well as production of a quarterly governance reports. They will identify themes and trends and facilitate shared learning to drive improvements.

The post holder will ensure Issues and Risks are identified and managed in line with SOPs. They will use the processes as opportunities to ensure robust mitigations and identify areas for improvement, and ensure strong communication at all times.

We require applicants whose native language is not English to demonstrate their competence in the English language. This can be demonstrated by:

- Providing Certification of English proficiency

- During interview should you be invited to attend

Other job locations:

Bentley Road Liverpool L8 0SY

Peach Street Liverpool L69 7ZL

26 Argyle Street Liverpool L1 5DL

155 Edge Lane Edge Hill Liverpool L7 2PF

2 Vauxhall Road Liverpool L3 2BG

Please see attached job description for full details.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Advanced communication skills.
  • Advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills
  • Mentorship and teaching qualification to support nurses within the CLPCN.
  • I.T skills to support clinical work, research and audit

Desirable

  • Experience of working with EMIS IT system.
  • Research, innovation and audit skills

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Registered nurse Adult currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council
  • MSc or RCN Credentialing
  • Independent / supplementary nursing prescribing V300

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Substantial experience of working within primary care
  • Evidence of continuing professional development in Primary Care.
  • Evidence of leadership/management.
  • Evidence of working with the commissioners/ICB to initiate and develop new service provisions.
  • Autonomous practitioner
  • Knowledge of clinical governance, confidentiality, data protection and information governance in primary care
  • Excellent communication skills, verbal/written
  • Ability to work on own initiative and within a team
  • Teaching/supervising/mentorship experience
  • Experience and Knowledge in Womens Health.
  • Current LoC IUT and LoC Subdermal implant fitter.

Attributes and Behaviours

Essential

  • A complete finisher.
  • Resilience and drive
  • Personal and professional integrity and confidence.
  • Flexibility
  • Self-starter
  • Resourceful
  • Strong negotiating and influencing skills
  • Calm and resolute under pressure.
  • Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Advanced communication skills.
  • Advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills
  • Mentorship and teaching qualification to support nurses within the CLPCN.
  • I.T skills to support clinical work, research and audit

Desirable

  • Experience of working with EMIS IT system.
  • Research, innovation and audit skills

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Registered nurse Adult currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council
  • MSc or RCN Credentialing
  • Independent / supplementary nursing prescribing V300

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Substantial experience of working within primary care
  • Evidence of continuing professional development in Primary Care.
  • Evidence of leadership/management.
  • Evidence of working with the commissioners/ICB to initiate and develop new service provisions.
  • Autonomous practitioner
  • Knowledge of clinical governance, confidentiality, data protection and information governance in primary care
  • Excellent communication skills, verbal/written
  • Ability to work on own initiative and within a team
  • Teaching/supervising/mentorship experience
  • Experience and Knowledge in Womens Health.
  • Current LoC IUT and LoC Subdermal implant fitter.

Attributes and Behaviours

Essential

  • A complete finisher.
  • Resilience and drive
  • Personal and professional integrity and confidence.
  • Flexibility
  • Self-starter
  • Resourceful
  • Strong negotiating and influencing skills
  • Calm and resolute under pressure.
  • Self-motivated and enthusiastic.

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

Brownlow Group Practice

Address

CLPCN building

81 London Road

Liverpool

L3 8JA


Employer's website

https://www.brownlowhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Brownlow Group Practice

Address

CLPCN building

81 London Road

Liverpool

L3 8JA


Employer's website

https://www.brownlowhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Date posted

30 June 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£50,952 to £68,525 a year Full time equivalent - Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1812-23-0018

Job locations

CLPCN building

81 London Road

Liverpool

L3 8JA


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