Job summary Salary: Starting at £46,148. Depending on skills and experience. Job type: Full time 37.5 hours per week. Monday - Friday. 6-months fixed term contract with the possibility of becoming a permanent position. Location: The successful candidate will be required to travel between the Kenilworth & Warwick practices.Due to the geography and nature of the role a clean UK driving licence and full use of car is essential. Main duties of the job An Enhanced Practice Nurse (EPN) goes beyond patient care to drive quality improvement, mentor staff, develop policy, and engage in community health initiatives. They lead on clinical projects, enhance care standards, and advocate for patient needs within the healthcare system. This role combines hands-on care with strategic contributions, making EPNs essential for advancing patient outcomes and promoting best practices. About us SWGP Federation is made up of GP practices from areas including Warwick, Leamington, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Kenilworth. We work together to deliver enhanced services for the 300,000 patients we cover, as well as improving working practices for our staff. We are proud to offer high levels of patient care across South Warwickshire. Our purpose is to grow, support and enable Primary Care in South Warwickshire by offering additional services and enabling individual practices to focus more time on delivering patient care. o 25 days annual leave bank holidays o NHS Pension o Health & Wellbeing support o Vivup Employee Assistance Programme o Bike2work Scheme Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number B0062-24-0050 Job locations Gainsborough Hall Russell Street Leamington Spa Warwickshire CV32 5QB Job description Job responsibilities Work as part of the MDT within the PCN. Working across 5 Practices and supporting the Care Homes and frail, elderly population. Consults with patients, their family, and the multi-professional team to undertake assessments of patient need and devise and evaluate complex care plans in patients home and/or in Care Homes. Demonstrate initiative and are creative in finding solutions to problems. Provide supervision to trainee nurse associates, nurse associates and general practice nurses that may be employed by the PCN. Maintain quality patient records and use a database to store details of referrals and care pathways for specific patients. Participate in clinical audits and research projects and implements changes as required, including the development, and updating of practice protocols / guidelines and procedures locally. Develop effective working relationship with PCN member practices and Care Homes. Develop and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders; GPs, consultants, district nurses, social services, Trusts, voluntary sector etc. Job description Job responsibilities Work as part of the MDT within the PCN. Working across 5 Practices and supporting the Care Homes and frail, elderly population. Consults with patients, their family, and the multi-professional team to undertake assessments of patient need and devise and evaluate complex care plans in patients home and/or in Care Homes. Demonstrate initiative and are creative in finding solutions to problems. Provide supervision to trainee nurse associates, nurse associates and general practice nurses that may be employed by the PCN. Maintain quality patient records and use a database to store details of referrals and care pathways for specific patients. Participate in clinical audits and research projects and implements changes as required, including the development, and updating of practice protocols / guidelines and procedures locally. Develop effective working relationship with PCN member practices and Care Homes. Develop and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders; GPs, consultants, district nurses, social services, Trusts, voluntary sector etc. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Health Care Professional (eg HCPC/NMC) Works across the PCN, 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 Desirable Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification Relevant masters degree/180 credits at level 7 (Masters) in relevant area Experience Essential Experience and understanding of a wide range of approaches to the management of frail elderly patients 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 Desirable Awareness of current national and local agenda in health and social care, with a particular interest in Primary Care and Primary Care Networks Knowledge of audit / research and experience of analysing findings to improve practice Understanding and knowledge of policy developments related to the delivery of primary care services including General Practice, the GMS/PMS contract, Clinical Governance, Quality & Outcomes Framework Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Health Care Professional (eg HCPC/NMC) Works across the PCN, 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 Desirable Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification Relevant masters degree/180 credits at level 7 (Masters) in relevant area Experience Essential Experience and understanding of a wide range of approaches to the management of frail elderly patients 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 Desirable Awareness of current national and local agenda in health and social care, with a particular interest in Primary Care and Primary Care Networks Knowledge of audit / research and experience of analysing findings to improve practice Understanding and knowledge of policy developments related to the delivery of primary care services including General Practice, the GMS/PMS contract, Clinical Governance, Quality & Outcomes Framework 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 South Warwickshire GP Federation Address Gainsborough Hall Russell Street Leamington Spa Warwickshire CV32 5QB Employer's website https://www.southwarwickshiregps.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)