Job summary
As a Senior Practice Nurse you will have extensive
experience as an autonomous Practitioner and non- medical prescriber in a
General Practice environment. You will have an excellent understanding of the
Quality Outcomes Framework and other National and local quality targets. You will be able to
deliver enhanced clinical care underpinning this knowledge to manage complex
chronic disease presentations whilst
recognising the complexity of operating in multi-professional and multi-agency
environment and the need for interdependent decision-making. At this level the
clinician will be highly experienced in their field with an expectation that you
will have also studied at an advanced level. You will be expected to provide
training, support and supervision to staff and to participate clinical
audits and research projects and implement changes as required, including the
development, and updating of practice protocols / guidelines and procedures
locally.
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.
Main duties of the job
Able to undertake
complex general practice nursing interventions for a wide range of general
practice issues and teach and develop other staff to enhance their practice to manage
future situations. This will entail being able to demonstrate not only
practical knowledge but also a critical understanding of the range of theories
and principles that underpin the general practice nursing approach.
Will be able to assess capacity for informed consent and support other
staff to develop this skill.
Will have highly developed specialist knowledge and understanding of
LTCs, health behaviour and interventions to improve health outcomes, including
the use of technologies to support patients at home.
Able to manage clinical care at the highest level
independently, from beginning to end, for example from when an individual
presents through to the end of the episode, which may include admission,
referral or discharge or care at home.Advanced knowledge and skills in therapeutics to prescribe effective
pharmacological and non- pharmacological approaches for the management of LTCs
and assess patient concordance.
Able to respectfully challenge practice, systems and policies in an
objective and constructive manner.
Participate in opportunities to influence local policies, pathways and
procedures.
About us
Brownlow
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.
Brownlow 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.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Able to manage clinical care at the highest level
independently, from beginning to end, for example from when an individual
presents through to the end of the episode, which may include admission,
referral or discharge or care at home.
Advanced knowledge and skills in therapeutics to prescribe effective
pharmacological and non- pharmacological approaches for the management of LTCs
and assess patient concordance.
Able to respectfully challenge practice, systems and policies in an
objective and constructive manner.
Participate in opportunities to influence local policies, pathways and
procedures.
Able to develop, deliver and evaluate training and education packages,
for individual and groups, across a broad range of general practice nursing
needs and in collaboration with other disciplines and agencies to facilitate
inter-professional/agency learning.
Able to display originality of thought and utilise
this in innovative service development
and delivery and safe implementation of new policies and guidelines for
practice.
Demonstrate problem-solving skills underpinned from perspectives, for
example in research processes, service and quality improvement techniques,
educational theory, or leadership and management theory.
Participate in the planning and
implementation of development programmes.
Focus on the improvement of patient safety by developing systems to
disseminate learning from incidents and follow up to ensure best practice is
embedded in delivery of care.
Act as an experienced work-based learning educator/assessor by providing
advice and support to other practitioners and build capability and capacity to
support learning in practice settings.
Participate in monthly clinical education meetings.
Leadership &
Management:
They may delegate work to other members of the
multidisciplinary team and take accountability for the delegated activity.
Able to assimilate information from a range of sources and ensure complex
decisions reflect the analysis of these different perspectives even when
limited information is available.
Is able to participate in strategy development, presenting a positive
role model for general practice nursing, and ensuring this translates into
practice development to improve the quality of care.
Able to apply the
theoretical perspectives of change management to create an environment for
successful change and practice development and utilise conflict management and
resolution strategies where appropriate.
Demonstrate an evaluative
and outcomes-based approach to practice and develop strategies to share this
with a wider audience.
Is able to appreciate the
broadest context of clinical governance and initiate and support others,
including service users, to be involved in a range of quality assurance and
monitoring activities. Ensure that quality and audit cycles are completed and results
and learning are fed back into practice.
Develop processes for
monitoring clinical effectiveness and efficiency to enhance management of
resources.
Where required undertake
significant event auditing (or equivalent) and be skilled in undertaking
objective investigations and in writing objective reports following the
completion of the investigation and in presenting this information orally if
required.
Able to work effectively
with a wide range of professionals and agencies and participate in multi-
professional/agency strategies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Able to manage clinical care at the highest level
independently, from beginning to end, for example from when an individual
presents through to the end of the episode, which may include admission,
referral or discharge or care at home.
Advanced knowledge and skills in therapeutics to prescribe effective
pharmacological and non- pharmacological approaches for the management of LTCs
and assess patient concordance.
Able to respectfully challenge practice, systems and policies in an
objective and constructive manner.
Participate in opportunities to influence local policies, pathways and
procedures.
Able to develop, deliver and evaluate training and education packages,
for individual and groups, across a broad range of general practice nursing
needs and in collaboration with other disciplines and agencies to facilitate
inter-professional/agency learning.
Able to display originality of thought and utilise
this in innovative service development
and delivery and safe implementation of new policies and guidelines for
practice.
Demonstrate problem-solving skills underpinned from perspectives, for
example in research processes, service and quality improvement techniques,
educational theory, or leadership and management theory.
Participate in the planning and
implementation of development programmes.
Focus on the improvement of patient safety by developing systems to
disseminate learning from incidents and follow up to ensure best practice is
embedded in delivery of care.
Act as an experienced work-based learning educator/assessor by providing
advice and support to other practitioners and build capability and capacity to
support learning in practice settings.
Participate in monthly clinical education meetings.
Leadership &
Management:
They may delegate work to other members of the
multidisciplinary team and take accountability for the delegated activity.
Able to assimilate information from a range of sources and ensure complex
decisions reflect the analysis of these different perspectives even when
limited information is available.
Is able to participate in strategy development, presenting a positive
role model for general practice nursing, and ensuring this translates into
practice development to improve the quality of care.
Able to apply the
theoretical perspectives of change management to create an environment for
successful change and practice development and utilise conflict management and
resolution strategies where appropriate.
Demonstrate an evaluative
and outcomes-based approach to practice and develop strategies to share this
with a wider audience.
Is able to appreciate the
broadest context of clinical governance and initiate and support others,
including service users, to be involved in a range of quality assurance and
monitoring activities. Ensure that quality and audit cycles are completed and results
and learning are fed back into practice.
Develop processes for
monitoring clinical effectiveness and efficiency to enhance management of
resources.
Where required undertake
significant event auditing (or equivalent) and be skilled in undertaking
objective investigations and in writing objective reports following the
completion of the investigation and in presenting this information orally if
required.
Able to work effectively
with a wide range of professionals and agencies and participate in multi-
professional/agency strategies.
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- A complete finisher.
- Resilience and drive
- Personal and professional integrity and confidence.
- Flexibility
- Self-starter
- Resourceful
- Strong facilitating skills
- Calm and resolute under pressure.
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
- High workload capacity and capable of sustained effort over a long period.
- Effective delegator
- Strong commitment to public services.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Part 1 NMC
- Independent / supplementary nursing prescribing V300
- Clinical supervision and mentorship training and experience
- Clinical Examination/Diagnostics
- Masters level study in relevant module(s)
Desirable
- NMC Mentorship Qualification
- MSc in Advanced Practice or RCN Credentialling
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience as a lead/senior Practice Nurse in a GP Practice.
- Extensive relevant experience as a non- medical prescriber
- Knowledge of clinical governance, confidentiality, data protection and information governance in primary care
- Knowledge of safeguarding childrens and adults policies and procedures and how to apply them
- Autonomous practitioner
- Competent in physical assessment and clinical examination skills appropriate to the role.
- Experience of compiling protocols and clinical guidelines
- Leadership in quality initiates such as clinical benchmarking
- Management of patient with long term conditions
- Management of patients with complex needs
Skills
Essential
- Clinical leadership skills
- Change management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle
- High level communication skills
- Ability to communicate difficult information to patients and families
- Negotiation and conflict management skills
- I.T skills
- Ability to undertake audit
- Research knowledge and understanding
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- A complete finisher.
- Resilience and drive
- Personal and professional integrity and confidence.
- Flexibility
- Self-starter
- Resourceful
- Strong facilitating skills
- Calm and resolute under pressure.
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
- High workload capacity and capable of sustained effort over a long period.
- Effective delegator
- Strong commitment to public services.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Part 1 NMC
- Independent / supplementary nursing prescribing V300
- Clinical supervision and mentorship training and experience
- Clinical Examination/Diagnostics
- Masters level study in relevant module(s)
Desirable
- NMC Mentorship Qualification
- MSc in Advanced Practice or RCN Credentialling
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience as a lead/senior Practice Nurse in a GP Practice.
- Extensive relevant experience as a non- medical prescriber
- Knowledge of clinical governance, confidentiality, data protection and information governance in primary care
- Knowledge of safeguarding childrens and adults policies and procedures and how to apply them
- Autonomous practitioner
- Competent in physical assessment and clinical examination skills appropriate to the role.
- Experience of compiling protocols and clinical guidelines
- Leadership in quality initiates such as clinical benchmarking
- Management of patient with long term conditions
- Management of patients with complex needs
Skills
Essential
- Clinical leadership skills
- Change management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle
- High level communication skills
- Ability to communicate difficult information to patients and families
- Negotiation and conflict management skills
- I.T skills
- Ability to undertake audit
- Research knowledge and understanding
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).
