Job summary
In
Benfleet PCN the role will be focused on two days of clinial sessions within
two of the seven practices in the PCN with the other two days focused on our
care home patients (Benfleet has eight care/reidental homes in total). One of
these days to complete a weekly ward round for one of our largest nursing homes
and the other to focus on advanced care planning for our care home patients,
incuding completing PEACE documents, DNACPRs, convert medication documentation
and anticapatory medication documentation.
It is preferred
if the individual in this post is an imdependent prescriber.
To note, this role is
for maternity leave cover on a fixed term contract for 9-10 months. Beginning of
May 2026 to March-April 2027.
Main duties of the job
Two clinical days in practice, one day completing a weekly ward round for one of our care homes and one day to complete ACP for our care home population.
About us
Benfleet PCN has around 50,000 patients from the borders of Rayleigh to Leigh-On-Sea. Our PCN includes 8 care homes, around 1000 housebound patients and 7 GP practices.
The PCN team is made up of a broad team of 42 individuals working in practice, remotely, out in the community or on a hybrid basis. We are widely known in MSE ICB as an examplarar PCN having a very supportive workforce and drive to support training and ongoing learning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post-holder is an Advanced Nurse
Practitioner(ANP)
They
have been assessed as competent in practice using their expert clinical
knowledge and skills. They have the freedom and authority to act and make
autonomous decisions in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of
patients.
The
ANP provides an opportunity for patients to avoid the need to be referred to a
GP, thereby enabling them to receive timely care and negate unnecessary delay
in receiving treatment.
ANPs
in primary care can develop close, long-term relationships with their patients
and work in partnership with them to achieve optimum health. They are
autonomous in making decisions based on assessment, diagnosis and the
interpretation of test results. They can independently prescribe appropriate
medication, evaluate or refer to other specialists if necessary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post-holder is an Advanced Nurse
Practitioner(ANP)
They
have been assessed as competent in practice using their expert clinical
knowledge and skills. They have the freedom and authority to act and make
autonomous decisions in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of
patients.
The
ANP provides an opportunity for patients to avoid the need to be referred to a
GP, thereby enabling them to receive timely care and negate unnecessary delay
in receiving treatment.
ANPs
in primary care can develop close, long-term relationships with their patients
and work in partnership with them to achieve optimum health. They are
autonomous in making decisions based on assessment, diagnosis and the
interpretation of test results. They can independently prescribe appropriate
medication, evaluate or refer to other specialists if necessary.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- - Understanding of general practice and the wider NHS
- - Experience of practice within the four pillars
- - Experience of leading in chronic disease management
- - Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews
- - Experience of infection prevention and control measures
- - Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking
Desirable
- - Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
- - An appreciation of the new NHS landscape including the relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential:
- - Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- - Masters degree required for qualification post December 2020 refer to RCN Credentialing for Advanced Level of Nursing Practice (ALNP) or, a degree for Advanced Practice Qualification up to December 2020
- - Qualified Independent Nurse Prescriber on the NMC register
- - Has evidence of working at an enhanced level, as described in the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework
- - Meets NMC revalidation requirements in accordance with the NMC Revalidation booklet
- - Confirmation of registration with the NMC
Desirable
- Desirable:
- - Qualified triage nurse
- - Minor illness qualification
- - Teaching qualification
- - ALS and PALS
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- - Understanding of general practice and the wider NHS
- - Experience of practice within the four pillars
- - Experience of leading in chronic disease management
- - Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews
- - Experience of infection prevention and control measures
- - Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking
Desirable
- - Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
- - An appreciation of the new NHS landscape including the relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential:
- - Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- - Masters degree required for qualification post December 2020 refer to RCN Credentialing for Advanced Level of Nursing Practice (ALNP) or, a degree for Advanced Practice Qualification up to December 2020
- - Qualified Independent Nurse Prescriber on the NMC register
- - Has evidence of working at an enhanced level, as described in the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework
- - Meets NMC revalidation requirements in accordance with the NMC Revalidation booklet
- - Confirmation of registration with the NMC
Desirable
- Desirable:
- - Qualified triage nurse
- - Minor illness qualification
- - Teaching qualification
- - ALS and PALS
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).
