PCN Frailty/Ageing Well Nurse

Denton Primary Care Network

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Job summary

Do you have a passion for delivering, high quality care to people in their own community? Do you wish to develop a multitude of skills alongside primary care services as well as develop your core nursing skills to become a competent, autonomous practitioner within a supportive team? If the answer is yes, then we want you to work with us.

The Denton PCN team aim is to achieve a targeted and appropriate service, delivered in accordance with evidence based practice and local policies and procedures. 

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be supporting the delivery of care in a range of nurse led environments, utilising the Quality Outcome Framework/ Investment and Impact funding to further develop services including Complex care, Frailty management, PCN Health & Well Being clinics and support the ongoing COVID vaccination programme. The Post Holder will be expected to continually promote high standards of service within the Primary Care Network team and will work closely with the Clinical Director and Lead Nurse to develop and implement an effective Primary Care Network Strategy.

In return you will have access and opportunity to:

· Develop/enhance your clinical skills

· Extensive CPD in-house modules

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

1. The post holder will be required to communicate with a wide range of personal and departments including, Family and carers, GP Practice Staff, Adult Health & Social Care teams, Mental Health Services, Therapists, domiciliary care agencies, voluntary sector and Secondary Care providers.

2. They will assist with the management of both clinical and non-clinical practitioners and support Students.

3. They will be supported by the PCN Clinical Director and Lead Nurse

About us

Denton Primary Care Network is a collaboration of the primary care teams based at 3 Denton general medical practices - Millgate Healthcare Partnership; Guide Bridge Medical; Denton Medical Practice, and 3 Droylsden based general medical practices Market Street Medical, Droylsden Medical and Medlock Vale Medical Practice.

We currently have a PCN population of approximately 51,000 patients and the PCN staff work in conjunction with the local general practices to support both local and national priorities working closely with our local care homes, housebound and most vulnerable patients.

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic experienced paramedic to enhance our team even further

Date posted

11 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Pay Negotiable

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A4218-23-0001

Job locations

Denton Festival Hall

Queen Street

Denton

Manchester

M34 5DT


Job description

Job responsibilities

PCN nurses provide high standards of care to patients with a wide range of health care needs. Patients living with frailty/long term health needs should have access to well-planned, joined-up care. Care will be delivered within the patient’s own home / other community settings. PCN nurses have the clinical skills to complete full assessments and create detailed care plans, including discussions surrounding Advance Care Planning. They are required to deliver individualised and person centred care independently and report back to other members of the team, the patient and family. The role involves lone working; there is also GP support as well as the wider PCN/ Nurse Lead. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with the PCN working in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. As the PCN Nurse you will be autonomous in practice and have a high level of decision-making. You will manage your own caseload of patients registered with the six GP practices within the Denton PCN footprint. The post holder will need to have excellent time management and communication skills. The role also involves facilitating regular MDT meetings within the wider neighbourhood team to support collaboration/local strategy and the NHS Long Term plan.The PCN Nurse role is to assess the needs of patients in order to plan and implement holistic care within their own home (including Care Homes) They will carry out this role in conjunction with the Neighbourhood Team and fellow members of the multidisciplinary team.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Undertake assessments in order to implement and evaluate programmes of care for patients in the community.

2. Patients include those with complex needs and long term conditions.

3. Support palliative patients to remain in their chosen place of care

4. Refer to the appropriate allied health care professionals as required.

5. Proactively promote healthy lifestyle choices. Recognise situations that may be detrimental to health referring to the appropriate agencies as required.

6. Operate within policies and guidelines.

7. Document accurate records of care. Maintain up to date paper and electronic notes.

8. Maintain confidential patient information to comply with Information Governance policy.

9. Delegate to junior team members ensuring tasks are within health and safety regulations.

10. Encourage patients and their families to be involved in planning, delivery and evaluation of their care through service user groups and the PALs service.

11. Work within the multi-disciplinary team to co-ordinate and manage patient care.

12. Support and mentor pre-registration students

13. Work independently with minimal supervision

Job description

Job responsibilities

PCN nurses provide high standards of care to patients with a wide range of health care needs. Patients living with frailty/long term health needs should have access to well-planned, joined-up care. Care will be delivered within the patient’s own home / other community settings. PCN nurses have the clinical skills to complete full assessments and create detailed care plans, including discussions surrounding Advance Care Planning. They are required to deliver individualised and person centred care independently and report back to other members of the team, the patient and family. The role involves lone working; there is also GP support as well as the wider PCN/ Nurse Lead. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with the PCN working in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. As the PCN Nurse you will be autonomous in practice and have a high level of decision-making. You will manage your own caseload of patients registered with the six GP practices within the Denton PCN footprint. The post holder will need to have excellent time management and communication skills. The role also involves facilitating regular MDT meetings within the wider neighbourhood team to support collaboration/local strategy and the NHS Long Term plan.The PCN Nurse role is to assess the needs of patients in order to plan and implement holistic care within their own home (including Care Homes) They will carry out this role in conjunction with the Neighbourhood Team and fellow members of the multidisciplinary team.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Undertake assessments in order to implement and evaluate programmes of care for patients in the community.

2. Patients include those with complex needs and long term conditions.

3. Support palliative patients to remain in their chosen place of care

4. Refer to the appropriate allied health care professionals as required.

5. Proactively promote healthy lifestyle choices. Recognise situations that may be detrimental to health referring to the appropriate agencies as required.

6. Operate within policies and guidelines.

7. Document accurate records of care. Maintain up to date paper and electronic notes.

8. Maintain confidential patient information to comply with Information Governance policy.

9. Delegate to junior team members ensuring tasks are within health and safety regulations.

10. Encourage patients and their families to be involved in planning, delivery and evaluation of their care through service user groups and the PALs service.

11. Work within the multi-disciplinary team to co-ordinate and manage patient care.

12. Support and mentor pre-registration students

13. Work independently with minimal supervision

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience of care planning
  • Experience of organizing patient related resources
  • Ability to manage and prioritise workload
  • Communication Skills training

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN Qualification/ BSc in Nursing Studies

Staff Leadership and Management

Essential

  • Provide effective leadership and management to junior members of the team with the support of the PCN Clinical Director and Lead Nurse. Promote high performance standards both individually and within the team, in concordance of the organisations objectives and priorities.

Experience

Essential

  • Registered nurse minimum of 2 years experience
  • Support Patient and Person Centred care
  • Value Achievement through innovation
  • SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES FOR ROLE:
  • Communication, problem solving, leadership
  • Experience of care planning
  • Experience of organizing patient related resources.
  • Ability to manage and prioritise workload.
  • Enthusiastic and motivated.
  • Ability to work unsupervised.
  • Computer skills/ IT systems awareness
  • Support Patient and Person Centred care.
  • Value Achievement through innovation.
  • Proactive in Forging Relationships.
  • Effective communication skills

Desirable

  • Previous community experience
  • Delegation/Team Management

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Current (UK/EU) Driving Licence
Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience of care planning
  • Experience of organizing patient related resources
  • Ability to manage and prioritise workload
  • Communication Skills training

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN Qualification/ BSc in Nursing Studies

Staff Leadership and Management

Essential

  • Provide effective leadership and management to junior members of the team with the support of the PCN Clinical Director and Lead Nurse. Promote high performance standards both individually and within the team, in concordance of the organisations objectives and priorities.

Experience

Essential

  • Registered nurse minimum of 2 years experience
  • Support Patient and Person Centred care
  • Value Achievement through innovation
  • SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES FOR ROLE:
  • Communication, problem solving, leadership
  • Experience of care planning
  • Experience of organizing patient related resources.
  • Ability to manage and prioritise workload.
  • Enthusiastic and motivated.
  • Ability to work unsupervised.
  • Computer skills/ IT systems awareness
  • Support Patient and Person Centred care.
  • Value Achievement through innovation.
  • Proactive in Forging Relationships.
  • Effective communication skills

Desirable

  • Previous community experience
  • Delegation/Team Management

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Current (UK/EU) Driving Licence

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Denton Primary Care Network

Address

Denton Festival Hall

Queen Street

Denton

Manchester

M34 5DT


Employer's website

https://www.millgatehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Denton Primary Care Network

Address

Denton Festival Hall

Queen Street

Denton

Manchester

M34 5DT


Employer's website

https://www.millgatehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

PCN Manager

Heather Palmer

hpalmer@nhs.net

+447572187349

Date posted

11 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Pay Negotiable

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A4218-23-0001

Job locations

Denton Festival Hall

Queen Street

Denton

Manchester

M34 5DT


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