Job summary
Role Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate, dedicated, and experienced nurse to make a real difference in the lives of PCN Care Home residents, while also providing proactive care to patients with complex needs. Our Primary Care Network (PCN) is seeking an Enhanced Nurse to join our friendly, innovative, and forward-thinking team.
You will work closely with the PCN Manager and Clinical Lead to provide high-quality, patient-centered care across our care homes. The successful candidate will be someone who truly cares about making a positive impact on patient care and well-being. You will lead clinical care home rounds, coordinate the efforts of healthcare professionals and non-clinical staff, and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of our services.
This role is pivotal in supporting compliance with the PCN Directed Enhanced Services (DES) reporting requirements, enhancing care quality and patient outcomes. If you are enthusiastic about developing your skills within primary care and delivering exceptional care to those who need it most, we would love to hear from you.
Full time or part time will be considered.
PCN's core business hours are Monday through Friday, 0830 - 1630.
Main duties of the job
The Enhanced Practice Nurse will play a key role in providing compassionate clinical leadership, empowering care home residents, and enhancing patient care through collaboration and innovation.
Responsibilities
* Leading and conducting regular ward rounds in aligned Care Homes, delivering proactive and patient-focused care.
* Reviewing medication and working effectively within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to ensure patients receive the best possible care.
* Collaborating with patients, their families, and the MDT to conduct assessments, develop and implement tailored care plans, and evaluate outcomes.
* Using your clinical expertise and evidence-based practice to tackle complex clinical issues.
* Delivering innovative clinical care within evolving care models, staying adaptable and responsive to changing needs and technologies.
* Educating and supporting patients and their families, providing guidance and encouragement to manage conditions effectively.
* Taking part in clinical audits, research, and quality improvement initiatives, ensuring our services remain cutting-edge and efficient.
* Following national and local protocols while recognizing your professional limits and making appropriate referrals when needed.
* Delegating responsibilities to other MDT members, ensuring appropriate supervision and accountability.
* Overseeing vaccination and QOF programmes within Care Homes.
* Providing proactive and preventative care by visiting patients with complex needs in their own homes, ensuring they receive tailored, high-quality support in their familiar environment.
* Demonstrating initiative and creativity in problem-solving and enhancing service delivery.
* Ensuring team performance and service standards are consistently high, promoting excellence in care.
* Supervising and mentoring General Practice Assistants, fostering growth and professional development.
* Providing training and development opportunities to enhance the MDTs skills and confidence, aligned with best practices.
* Leading or contributing to training sessions promoting excellence in clinical practice.
* Acting as a clinical role model and leader, championing evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
* Supporting PCN workstreams and strategy development, contributing your expertise to wider objectives where appropriate.
* Building partnerships with key stakeholders, both locally and nationally, to enhance care pathways and develop holistic care models.
* Creating and implementing policies, procedures, and protocols aimed at improving patient identification, assessment, and ongoing support.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse, NMC Registered
* Holds 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, women's health, and public health and population health management.
* Working at an enhanced level of practice as described in the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework.
Desirable
* Non-Medical prescriber
* First level Nursing degree
* PACR/PADRAP
Experience
Essential
* Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines
* Experience of prioritising own workload in a busy working environment
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
* Physical Assessment Skills
* Clinical examination skills
* Accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service
* Local and national health policy
* Change management
* Clinical governance issues in primary care
* Communication skills, both written and verbal
* Communication of difficult messages to patients and families
* Negotiation and conflict management skills
* Ability to work effectively with other members of the team and other partners and agencies
* Resource management
Desirable
* Understanding of Primary Care Networks and network Direct Enhanced Service
* Knowledge of public health issues
* Experience of working within Care Homes or with patients with complex needs
* Clinical leadership skills
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name: Yeovil Primary Care Network
Address: Abbey Manor Medical Practice, The Forum, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3TL
Employer's website: https://yeovilpcn.gpweb.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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