Enhanced Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Work collaboratively as part of the PCN multidisciplinary team
• Support care homes and the frail elderly population across the PCN
• Undertake comprehensive assessments of patient need
• Develop, implement and evaluate complex care plans in patients homes and/or care homes
• Consult with patients, families and the wider multi-professional team
• Provide supervision and support to trainee nurse associates, nurse associates and general practice nurses
• Maintain accurate, high-quality patient records and manage referral/care pathway databases
• Participate in clinical audits and research projects
• Develop, update and implement local practice protocols, guidelines and procedures
• Build effective working relationships with PCN member practices and care homes
• Develop productive relationships with GPs, consultants, district nurses, social services, NHS Trusts and voluntary sector partners
• Demonstrate initiative and creativity in problem solving

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience managing frail elderly patients
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance
• Ability to work independently and make autonomous clinical decisions within scope of practice
• Experience working in a highly demanding environment
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to reflect on own practice

Desirable

• Awareness of current national and local health and social care agendas, particularly within Primary Care and PCNs
• Knowledge of audit and research, with experience analysing findings to improve practice
• Understanding of policy developments related to primary care delivery including:
• General Practice
• GMS/PMS contracts
• Clinical Governance
• Quality & Outcomes Framework (QOF)

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Healthcare Professional (NMC or HCPC)
• Experience working across services that enhance the core general practice offer
• Working at an enhanced level of practice as outlined in the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core

Desirable

• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
• Relevant Masters degree (Level 7 / 180 credits)

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

South Warwickshire GP Federation

Address

Gainsborough Hall

Russell Street

Leamington Spa

Warwickshire

CV32 5QB

Employer's website

https://www.southwarwickshiregps.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)