Job summary
Would you like to work on the edge of the beautiful Peak
District National Park, yet within easy reach of the cultural hub of
Manchester?
Glossop Primary Care Network (PCN) are looking to recruit a
full time band 5 Nurse with experience in primary care to join
our team in providing a high quality service to our patients.
Main duties of the job
The Band 5 Nurse working within the Primary Care Network
(PCN) Home Visit Team is responsible for delivering high-quality,
evidence-based nursing care to patients in their own homes. The role focuses on
supporting patients with acute, long-term, and complex health needs, working
collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to promote independence, prevent
hospital admissions, and facilitate safe discharges.
About us
Glossop PCN consists of 4 practices in Glossop and Hadfield
who have a very cohesive working relationship. We cover a population size of
33,500 patients. Our PCN values are to work collaboratively, nurture learning,
and implement innovative ways of working and to deliver care with compassion.
We would want the person joining our team to be able to identify with these
values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post supports the PCNs commitment to caring patients
close to their homes, reducing hospital
admissions, improving patient outcomes, and enhancing the overall patient
experience within the community setting.
The role will consist of a community delivery of healthcare
through acute home visits, and engaging proactively with population health as a
part of the Team Up initiative.
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Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments during
home visits, identifying patient needs and developing individualised care
plans.
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Deliver holistic nursing care including wound
management, medication administration, chronic disease management, and
palliative care as appropriate.
-
Monitor, evaluate, and review care plans,
updating as necessary to reflect changing needs and circumstances.
-
Support the prevention of unnecessary hospital
admissions and enable timely discharge from hospital settings by providing
responsive community-based care.
-
Work collaboratively with GPs, Advanced Nurse
Practitioners, social care, allied health professionals, and voluntary services
to ensure coordinated care delivery.
-
Educate and empower patients and their families
regarding self-management, health promotion, and lifestyle changes.
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Maintain accurate, timely, and professional
documentation in line with NMC and organisational policies.
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Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns in
accordance with local and national procedures.
-
Participate in regular team meetings, clinical
supervision, and continuous professional development activities.
-
Contribute to service development initiatives,
audits, and quality improvement projects within the Primary Care Network.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post supports the PCNs commitment to caring patients
close to their homes, reducing hospital
admissions, improving patient outcomes, and enhancing the overall patient
experience within the community setting.
The role will consist of a community delivery of healthcare
through acute home visits, and engaging proactively with population health as a
part of the Team Up initiative.
-
Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments during
home visits, identifying patient needs and developing individualised care
plans.
-
Deliver holistic nursing care including wound
management, medication administration, chronic disease management, and
palliative care as appropriate.
-
Monitor, evaluate, and review care plans,
updating as necessary to reflect changing needs and circumstances.
-
Support the prevention of unnecessary hospital
admissions and enable timely discharge from hospital settings by providing
responsive community-based care.
-
Work collaboratively with GPs, Advanced Nurse
Practitioners, social care, allied health professionals, and voluntary services
to ensure coordinated care delivery.
-
Educate and empower patients and their families
regarding self-management, health promotion, and lifestyle changes.
-
Maintain accurate, timely, and professional
documentation in line with NMC and organisational policies.
-
Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns in
accordance with local and national procedures.
-
Participate in regular team meetings, clinical
supervision, and continuous professional development activities.
-
Contribute to service development initiatives,
audits, and quality improvement projects within the Primary Care Network.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- This role requires travel within the community, so a vehicle is essential. Flexible working is expected, including covering team absences as agreed by both parties.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post-registration experience in nursing
Desirable
- Experience of working in community or home visiting settings
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult) with NMC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of further study in community or primary care nursing
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- This role requires travel within the community, so a vehicle is essential. Flexible working is expected, including covering team absences as agreed by both parties.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post-registration experience in nursing
Desirable
- Experience of working in community or home visiting settings
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult) with NMC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of further study in community or primary care nursing
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).
