Job summary As a Senior Practice Nurse you will have extensive experience as an autonomous Practitioner and non- medical prescriber in a General Practice environment. You will have an excellent understanding of the Quality Outcomes Framework and other National and local quality targets. You will be able to deliver enhanced clinical care underpinning this knowledge to manage complex chronic disease presentations whilst recognising the complexity of operating in multi-professional and multi-agency environment and the need for interdependent decision-making. At this level the clinician will be highly experienced in their field with an expectation that you will have also studied at an advanced level. You will be expected to provide training, support and supervision to staff and to participate clinical audits and research projects and implement changes as required, including the development, and updating of practice protocols / guidelines and procedures locally. We require applicants whose native language is not English to demonstrate their competence in the English language.This can be demonstrated by:Providing Certification of English proficiency. During interview should you be invited to attend. Main duties of the job Able to undertake complex general practice nursing interventions for a wide range of general practice issues and teach and develop other staff to enhance their practice to manage future situations. This will entail being able to demonstrate not only practical knowledge but also a critical understanding of the range of theories and principles that underpin the general practice nursing approach. Will be able to assess capacity for informed consent and support other staff to develop this skill. Will have highly developed specialist knowledge and understanding of LTCs, health behaviour and interventions to improve health outcomes, including the use of technologies to support patients at home. Able to manage clinical care at the highest level independently, from beginning to end, for example from when an individual presents through to the end of the episode, which may include admission, referral or discharge or care at home. Advanced knowledge and skills in therapeutics to prescribe effective pharmacological and non- pharmacological approaches for the management of LTCs and assess patient concordance. Able to respectfully challenge practice, systems and policies in an objective and constructive manner. Participate in opportunities to influence local policies, pathways and procedures. Other job locations: Bentley Road Liverpool L8 0SY. Peach Street Liverpool L69 7ZL. 26 Argyle Street Liverpool L1 5DL. 155 Edge Lane Edge Hill Liverpool L7 2PF. 2 Vauxhall Road Liverpool L3 2BG About us Brownlow Health is an exceptional organisation located across several sites in Liverpool. Winner of the General Practice Team of the year as well as Nursing Team of the Year 2025.Brownlow Health Nursing team are an exceptional multi- skilled team with numerous specialist nurses, lead by a Nurse Management team and Nurse Partner. We offer numerous staff benefits including Agenda for Change Salary and annual leave, access to CPD, inhouse training, protected study leave with financial allowance. You will also receive a 6-month mentorship/induction package. We have a dedicated staff well being team and pride ourselves in our flexible working approaches and supportive team. We actively encourage individuals who self-identify as having protected characteristics to apply for this role. We are particularly keen to encourage applications from: individuals with linguistic diversity, members of the LGBTQ community; members of black, minority ethnic, and minority faith groups; and from those who are disabled and / or neurodiverse. We are mindful that we may not always be aware of structural and systemic factors, which might discourage or prevent certain minority groups and marginalised populations from applying to join our team. If you are aware that any such barriers do exist, please let us know so that we can work to overcome and dismantle these. Date posted 12 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year whole time equivalent Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A1812-25-0006 Job locations Brownlow Health Pembroke Place 70 Pembroke Place Liverpool Merseyside L69 3GF Job description Job responsibilities Able to manage clinical care at the highest level independently, from beginning to end, for example from when an individual presents through to the end of the episode, which may include admission, referral or discharge or care at home. Advanced knowledge and skills in therapeutics to prescribe effective pharmacological and non- pharmacological approaches for the management of LTCs and assess patient concordance. Able to respectfully challenge practice, systems and policies in an objective and constructive manner. Participate in opportunities to influence local policies, pathways and procedures. Able to develop, deliver and evaluate training and education packages, for individual and groups, across a broad range of general practice nursing needs and in collaboration with other disciplines and agencies to facilitate inter-professional/agency learning. Able to display originality of thought and utilise this in innovative service development and delivery and safe implementation of new policies and guidelines for practice. Demonstrate problem-solving skills underpinned from perspectives, for example in research processes, service and quality improvement techniques, educational theory, or leadership and management theory. Participate in the planning and implementation of development programmes. Focus on the improvement of patient safety by developing systems to disseminate learning from incidents and follow up to ensure best practice is embedded in delivery of care. Act as an experienced work-based learning educator/assessor by providing advice and support to other practitioners and build capability and capacity to support learning in practice settings. Participate in monthly clinical education meetings. Leadership & Management: They may delegate work to other members of the multidisciplinary team and take accountability for the delegated activity. Able to assimilate information from a range of sources and ensure complex decisions reflect the analysis of these different perspectives even when limited information is available. Is able to participate in strategy development, presenting a positive role model for general practice nursing, and ensuring this translates into practice development to improve the quality of care. Able to apply the theoretical perspectives of change management to create an environment for successful change and practice development and utilise conflict management and resolution strategies where appropriate. Demonstrate an evaluative and outcomes-based approach to practice and develop strategies to share this with a wider audience. Is able to appreciate the broadest context of clinical governance and initiate and support others, including service users, to be involved in a range of quality assurance and monitoring activities. Ensure that quality and audit cycles are completed and results and learning are fed back into practice. Develop processes for monitoring clinical effectiveness and efficiency to enhance management of resources. Where required undertake significant event auditing (or equivalent) and be skilled in undertaking objective investigations and in writing objective reports following the completion of the investigation and in presenting this information orally if required. Able to work effectively with a wide range of professionals and agencies and participate in multi- professional/agency strategies. Job description Job responsibilities Able to manage clinical care at the highest level independently, from beginning to end, for example from when an individual presents through to the end of the episode, which may include admission, referral or discharge or care at home. Advanced knowledge and skills in therapeutics to prescribe effective pharmacological and non- pharmacological approaches for the management of LTCs and assess patient concordance. Able to respectfully challenge practice, systems and policies in an objective and constructive manner. Participate in opportunities to influence local policies, pathways and procedures. Able to develop, deliver and evaluate training and education packages, for individual and groups, across a broad range of general practice nursing needs and in collaboration with other disciplines and agencies to facilitate inter-professional/agency learning. Able to display originality of thought and utilise this in innovative service development and delivery and safe implementation of new policies and guidelines for practice. Demonstrate problem-solving skills underpinned from perspectives, for example in research processes, service and quality improvement techniques, educational theory, or leadership and management theory. Participate in the planning and implementation of development programmes. Focus on the improvement of patient safety by developing systems to disseminate learning from incidents and follow up to ensure best practice is embedded in delivery of care. Act as an experienced work-based learning educator/assessor by providing advice and support to other practitioners and build capability and capacity to support learning in practice settings. Participate in monthly clinical education meetings. Leadership & Management: They may delegate work to other members of the multidisciplinary team and take accountability for the delegated activity. Able to assimilate information from a range of sources and ensure complex decisions reflect the analysis of these different perspectives even when limited information is available. Is able to participate in strategy development, presenting a positive role model for general practice nursing, and ensuring this translates into practice development to improve the quality of care. Able to apply the theoretical perspectives of change management to create an environment for successful change and practice development and utilise conflict management and resolution strategies where appropriate. Demonstrate an evaluative and outcomes-based approach to practice and develop strategies to share this with a wider audience. Is able to appreciate the broadest context of clinical governance and initiate and support others, including service users, to be involved in a range of quality assurance and monitoring activities. Ensure that quality and audit cycles are completed and results and learning are fed back into practice. Develop processes for monitoring clinical effectiveness and efficiency to enhance management of resources. Where required undertake significant event auditing (or equivalent) and be skilled in undertaking objective investigations and in writing objective reports following the completion of the investigation and in presenting this information orally if required. Able to work effectively with a wide range of professionals and agencies and participate in multi- professional/agency strategies. Person Specification Other Requirements Desirable Full driving license Personal Qualities Essential A complete finisher. Resilience and drive Personal and professional integrity and confidence. Flexibility Self-starter Resourceful Strong facilitating skills Calm and resolute under pressure. Self-motivated and enthusiastic. High workload capacity and capable of sustained effort over a long period. Effective delegator Strong commitment to public services. Experience Essential Extensive experience as a lead/senior Practice Nurse in a GP Practice. Extensive relevant experience as a non- medical prescriber Knowledge of clinical governance, confidentiality, data protection and information governance in primary care Knowledge of safeguarding childrens and adults policies and procedures and how to apply them Autonomous practitioner Competent in physical assessment and clinical examination skills appropriate to the role. Experience of compiling protocols and clinical guidelines Leadership in quality initiates such as clinical benchmarking Management of patient with long term conditions Management of patients with complex needs Skills Essential Clinical leadership skills Change management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle High level communication skills Ability to communicate difficult information to patients and families Negotiation and conflict management skills I.T skills Ability to undertake audit Research knowledge and understanding Qualifications Essential Registered Part 1 NMC Independent / supplementary nursing prescribing V300 Clinical supervision and mentorship training and experience Desirable NMC Mentorship Qualification MSc in Advanced Practice or RCN Credentialling Clinical Examination/Diagnostics Masters level study in relevant module(s) Person Specification Other Requirements Desirable Full driving license Personal Qualities Essential A complete finisher. Resilience and drive Personal and professional integrity and confidence. Flexibility Self-starter Resourceful Strong facilitating skills Calm and resolute under pressure. Self-motivated and enthusiastic. High workload capacity and capable of sustained effort over a long period. Effective delegator Strong commitment to public services. Experience Essential Extensive experience as a lead/senior Practice Nurse in a GP Practice. Extensive relevant experience as a non- medical prescriber Knowledge of clinical governance, confidentiality, data protection and information governance in primary care Knowledge of safeguarding childrens and adults policies and procedures and how to apply them Autonomous practitioner Competent in physical assessment and clinical examination skills appropriate to the role. Experience of compiling protocols and clinical guidelines Leadership in quality initiates such as clinical benchmarking Management of patient with long term conditions Management of patients with complex needs Skills Essential Clinical leadership skills Change management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle High level communication skills Ability to communicate difficult information to patients and families Negotiation and conflict management skills I.T skills Ability to undertake audit Research knowledge and understanding Qualifications Essential Registered Part 1 NMC Independent / supplementary nursing prescribing V300 Clinical supervision and mentorship training and experience Desirable NMC Mentorship Qualification MSc in Advanced Practice or RCN Credentialling Clinical Examination/Diagnostics Masters level study in relevant module(s) 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 Brownlow Group Practice Address Brownlow Health Pembroke Place 70 Pembroke Place Liverpool Merseyside L69 3GF Employer's website https://www.brownlowhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)