Job summary Job Title: General Practice Nurse Enhanced Access Organisation: Coventry & Rugby GP Alliance (CRGPA) Hours: Part-Time, Flexible - Bank Term: Bank Reports to: Head of Patient Clinical Services Accountable to: Chief Nursing and Clinical Patient Operations Officer Salary £25.00 per hour The Enhanced Access service operates on behalf of PCNs across Coventry, Nuneaton and Atherstone, run from local General Practices. As one of our EA GPNs you will be expected to undertake the following as part of their role: Work independently to provide excellent practice nursing care directly to patients; Participate in the delivery of routine surveillance and screening; Participate in the management of long-term conditions, contraceptive services, wound care, immunisations and vaccinations; Support the development of innovative and high-quality nursing practice, offering advice on service improvements based upon your experience and knowledge of the needs of patients; Provide General Practice Nursing duties on behalf of the patients General Practice and PCN. Main duties of the job Main Duties Clinical To work within the multidisciplinary team to meet common goals. To provide family planning advice To administer IM Contraceptive injections as per protocol To administer childhood immunisations according to the national vaccination schedule Monitoring of ongoing treatments. To provide health education advice. Perform cervical cytology screening. To provide opportunistic screening and advice on patients health. To assist with planning and evaluating patient care. Clinical measurements including blood pressure recording, blood glucose monitoring and ECGs The administration of subcutaneous and intramuscular injections Undertake wound care and appropriate management of wounds. To provide Health Promotion in areas such as weight, smoking and alcohol. Teaching patients and their family self-care where appropriate. Assisting and or chaperoning the general practitioner. To work consistently within your own professional standards, maintaining an awareness of evidence based and current best practice. To ensure appropriate registration with your own professional body. To participate fully in the annual appraisal process and maintain own personal professional development. To participate in clinical supervision Maintain cleanliness and hygiene to infection control standard To support the maintenance of appropriate stock items in fridges and clinical areas and to adhere to cold chain policies About us Are you looking to contribute your skills in a dynamic and supportive environment? A fantastic opportunity to join our team and be part of the vision at Coventry & Rugby GP Alliance. We're seeking a dedicated individual to fill the role of Enhanced Access Practice Nurse. In this position, you'll support us in achieving our goals and contributing to our organisation's success. At Coventry and Rugby GP Alliance, we foster a culture of innovation, growth, and continuous learning. You'll work alongside talented professionals committed to delivering excellence and driving positive change within our industry. We offer a robust range of benefits to support our employees, including: 27 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays) Enhanced sick pay policy NHS pension scheme access Generous maternity and paternity leave Blue Light Discounts (full reimbursement after probation) Employee Assistance Network (support 24/7, 365 days a year) Internal awards to celebrate achievements Exclusive employee discounts Join us and be part of a supportive and rewarding work environment. If you're excited by new challenges and collaborating with a dynamic team, apply today Date posted 14 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £25 an hour Contract Bank Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number E0046-25-0013 Job locations 1 The Boiler House, Electric Wharf Sandy Lane Coventry CV1 4JU Job description Job responsibilities The Enhanced Access service operates on behalf of PCNs across Coventry, Nuneaton and Atherstone, run from local General Practices. As one of our EA GPNs you will be expected to undertake the following as part of their role: Work independently to provide excellent practice nursing care directly to patients; Participate in the delivery of routine surveillance and screening; Participate in the management of long-term conditions, contraceptive services, wound care, immunisations and vaccinations; Support the development of innovative and high-quality nursing practice, offering advice on service improvements based upon your experience and knowledge of the needs of patients; Provide General Practice Nursing duties on behalf of the patients General Practice and PCN. Main Duties: To work within the multidisciplinary team to meet common goals. To provide family planning advice To administer IM Contraceptive injections as per protocol To administer childhood immunisations according to the national vaccination schedule Monitoring of ongoing treatments. To provide health education advice. Perform cervical cytology screening. To provide opportunistic screening and advice on patients health. To assist with planning and evaluating patient care. Clinical measurements including blood pressure recording, blood glucose monitoring and ECGs The administration of subcutaneous and intramuscular injections To provide Health Promotion in areas such as weight, smoking and alcohol. Undertake wound care and appropriate management of wounds. To provide Health Promotion in areas such as weight, smoking and alcohol. Teaching patients and their family self-care where appropriate. Assisting and or chaperoning the general practitioner. To work consistently within your own professional standards, maintaining an awareness of evidence based and current best practice. To ensure appropriate registration with your own professional body. To participate fully in the annual appraisal process and maintain own personal professional development. To participate in clinical supervision Maintain cleanliness and hygiene to infection control standards To participate in the maintenance of medical equipment, ensuring appropriate interim checks are carried out and equipment is appropriately calibrated, and faults are reported in line with policy. To support the maintenance of appropriate stock items in fridges and clinical areas and to adhere to cold chain policies. Job description Job responsibilities The Enhanced Access service operates on behalf of PCNs across Coventry, Nuneaton and Atherstone, run from local General Practices. As one of our EA GPNs you will be expected to undertake the following as part of their role: Work independently to provide excellent practice nursing care directly to patients; Participate in the delivery of routine surveillance and screening; Participate in the management of long-term conditions, contraceptive services, wound care, immunisations and vaccinations; Support the development of innovative and high-quality nursing practice, offering advice on service improvements based upon your experience and knowledge of the needs of patients; Provide General Practice Nursing duties on behalf of the patients General Practice and PCN. Main Duties: To work within the multidisciplinary team to meet common goals. To provide family planning advice To administer IM Contraceptive injections as per protocol To administer childhood immunisations according to the national vaccination schedule Monitoring of ongoing treatments. To provide health education advice. Perform cervical cytology screening. To provide opportunistic screening and advice on patients health. To assist with planning and evaluating patient care. Clinical measurements including blood pressure recording, blood glucose monitoring and ECGs The administration of subcutaneous and intramuscular injections To provide Health Promotion in areas such as weight, smoking and alcohol. Undertake wound care and appropriate management of wounds. To provide Health Promotion in areas such as weight, smoking and alcohol. Teaching patients and their family self-care where appropriate. Assisting and or chaperoning the general practitioner. To work consistently within your own professional standards, maintaining an awareness of evidence based and current best practice. To ensure appropriate registration with your own professional body. To participate fully in the annual appraisal process and maintain own personal professional development. To participate in clinical supervision Maintain cleanliness and hygiene to infection control standards To participate in the maintenance of medical equipment, ensuring appropriate interim checks are carried out and equipment is appropriately calibrated, and faults are reported in line with policy. To support the maintenance of appropriate stock items in fridges and clinical areas and to adhere to cold chain policies. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant nursing/health degree/qualification Registered first level nurse Registered with NMC Desirable Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification or willingness to work towards Experience Essential Post-registration nursing experience Experience of working in community / primary care Management of long-term conditions Involvement in implementing and using protocols and clinical guidelines Experience of audit Desirable Participation in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant nursing/health degree/qualification Registered first level nurse Registered with NMC Desirable Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification or willingness to work towards Experience Essential Post-registration nursing experience Experience of working in community / primary care Management of long-term conditions Involvement in implementing and using protocols and clinical guidelines Experience of audit Desirable Participation in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking 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 Coventry And Rugby GP Alliance Address 1 The Boiler House, Electric Wharf Sandy Lane Coventry CV1 4JU Employer's website https://www.coventryrugbygpalliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)