Job summary Canvey Island Primary Care Network has a fantastic opportunity for anenthusiastic and committed nurse practitioner to joinour team on afull-time basis, for 37.5 hours per week, although this is flexible, to work across all six practices within our network. The main aim of this role is to increase the health and wellbeing of patients through improved screening, identification, and disease management. This will entail a mixture of clinics, ward rounds, outreach events and home visits, as directed. Main duties of the job Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective & plan clinical care. Assess diagnose, plan, implement & evaluate interventions and treatments for patients with complex needs. Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients with or at risk of developing a long-term condition. Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both treatment methods into a management plan. Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national protocols. Implement and participate in vaccination or immunisation programmes for both adults and children. About us Canvey Island PCN has 42,000 registered patients. Our vision is to work in partnership with our colleagues and patients to provide the best primary care services in the community. The six practices within our PCN are Oaklands Surgery,Third Avenue Doctors Surgery, The Island Surgery, The Surgery - Hawkesbury Road, The Community Practice andCanvey Village Surgery. Our team includes a variety of professionals who can offer peer support and shared learning. We encourage our team members to share ideas and to offer suggestions for how our services can be delivered to improve our patient care across our local population. All of our PCN staff are employed by GP Healthcare Alliance (GPHA). GPHA values staff and can offer: NHS pension. A supportive and friendly working environment. Flexible working hours. 38 days annual leave including bank holiday pro rata. Peer support. Support with training and development. Reimbursement for parking and travel expenses for attending meetings/off site sessions. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £42,000 to £45,000 a year - depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 8310-2 Job locations Mulberry Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 0PR Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification. Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential A relevant nursing degree. Current NMC registration with an active PIN. Fundamentals of Practice Nursing course (General Practice Nurse Foundation Programme) or equivalent experience or qualifications. Competence to undertake asthma, COPD and diabetic clinics and reviews, holding relevant certificates. Experience Essential Evidence of clinical skills and experience in treatment room consultation, phlebotomy, ECG recording, screening, management of long-term conditions, cervical cytology sampling, vaccinations and immunisations, assisting with minor surgery, dressing and wound care, and recording spirometry. Compassionate manner with an empathetic approach and demonstrable kindness in all aspects of your work. The successful candidate will value the dignity of our patients, their relatives and carers, as well as their colleagues at the practice. Knowledge, and experience of its application, in supporting long-term conditions. Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the wider NHS. Have strong consultation skills. Be an excellent communicator and collaborator. Have good working knowledge of SystmOne. A non medical, prescribing qualification is desirable. Travel is required between sites and to patients homes. Person Specification Qualifications Essential A relevant nursing degree. Current NMC registration with an active PIN. Fundamentals of Practice Nursing course (General Practice Nurse Foundation Programme) or equivalent experience or qualifications. Competence to undertake asthma, COPD and diabetic clinics and reviews, holding relevant certificates. Experience Essential Evidence of clinical skills and experience in treatment room consultation, phlebotomy, ECG recording, screening, management of long-term conditions, cervical cytology sampling, vaccinations and immunisations, assisting with minor surgery, dressing and wound care, and recording spirometry. Compassionate manner with an empathetic approach and demonstrable kindness in all aspects of your work. The successful candidate will value the dignity of our patients, their relatives and carers, as well as their colleagues at the practice. Knowledge, and experience of its application, in supporting long-term conditions. Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the wider NHS. Have strong consultation skills. Be an excellent communicator and collaborator. Have good working knowledge of SystmOne. A non medical, prescribing qualification is desirable. Travel is required between sites and to patients homes. 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). Employer details Employer name Primary Care Careers Address Mulberry Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 0PR Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)