JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Enhanced Practice Nurse to join our PCN healthcare team. The Enhanced Practice Nurse will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care, assisting in the management of chronic diseases, and supporting the overall health needs of our patients. This position requires a strong understanding of nursing practices and a commitment to delivering exceptional care in a clinical setting.

TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST :

• Registered Health Care Professional (eg HCPC/NMC)
• Has a post graduate qualification at level 7 or above relevant to their area of enhanced practice, for example in wound care, diabetes plus respiratory and CVD, dementia, COPD, Asthma.
• Has worked within primary care in services that enhance the core general practice offer.
• Working at an enhanced level of practice as described in the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework.
• Knowledge of audit / research and experience of analysing findings to improve practice.
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a highly demanding environment.
• Ability to work independently and make autonomous clinical decision within own area of competence.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• High level communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to reflect on own practice.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Develop effective working relationship with PCN member practices.
Facilitate and support the development and delivery of innovative training and education to staff, to improve competence and confidence, in line with best practice and guidance related to area of expertise.
Participate in and or lead formal training events promoting best practice in area of expertise.
Provide professional and clinical leadership and mentorship, acting as a clinical role model on the delivery of evidence-based practice.
Advise and support on the development and delivery of work streams relating to area of expertise as part of the PCNs strategy, where appropriate.
Work proactively with key local and national stakeholders to develop more integrated care pathways and holistic models of care, through dissemination of specialist skills and knowledge.
Contribute to the delivery of local policy, procedures and protocols for the PCN to improve identification, assessment, ongoing support for patients and their family carers.
Consults with patients, their family, and the multi-professional team to undertake assessments of patient need and devise and evaluate complex care plans.
Evaluates and analyses clinical problems using their clinical knowledge, seeking out and applying relevant evidence, enhanced techniques, interventions, and equipment to make clinical decisions.
Delivers enhanced clinical care in the context of continual change, challenging environments, different models of care delivery, innovation and rapidly evolving technologies using analysis and their underpinning knowledge to manage complex interventions.
Teaches and advises patients and their families on how to manage their condition or support the multi-disciplinary team to do so.
Demonstrate initiative and are creative in finding solutions to problems.
Provide clinical supervision to the nurse team.
Maintain quality patient records and use a database to store details of referrals and care pathways for specific patients.

SKILLS

• Strong patient care skills with a focus on compassion and empathy.
• In-depth knowledge of anatomy to effectively understand patient needs and conditions.
• Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with patients and team members.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Proficient in using electronic health record systems for documentation.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and staying updated on best practices in nursing.
  Our PCN is made up of 4 practice The Mounts medical centre, Favell Plus, Maple access and Mayfield practice, you will be required to work in all four site during the week.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: From £40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Referral programme
• Work from home

Experience:

• Practice Nursing: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• NMC (required)
• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details