Job summary
We are looking to recruit a motivated, forward
thinking and passionate Enhanced Nurse Practitioner, working 14-21 hours per
week, to join our expanding nursing team (Lead Practice Nurse, Practice Nurse
and 2 HCAs) and deliver high quality patient care to the local population.
Based at The Hall Practice in Chalfont St
Peter, this role will be employed by The Chalfonts Primary Care Network (CPCN)
which includes three GP Practices and supports a local population of approx.
32,000.
Main duties of the job
We are recruiting an Enhanced Practice Nurse
to join our team and ensure that our patients continue to receive the best
possible care. Our practice and PCN has a strong culture of training and
development.
You will be part of a growing and supportive
nursing team led by our experienced lead Practice nurse and you will also work
closely with our multi-disciplinary team to provide excellent patient-centred
care.
The ideal candidate will have a specialist
interest in either Diabetes or Respiratory medicine holding a level 7 postgraduate certification in one or more specialist
areas of care.
We are looking for someone who is passionate
about change and innovation and can help us to continue to improve the quality
of care we provide.
If you are an Enhanced Practice Nurse (level
7) looking for a new opportunity to advance your career in Nursing and want to
make a positive impact on the health outcomes of our local population, we would
love to hear from you.
We welcome informal visits and look forward to
meeting you.
About us
At The Hall Practice we are committed to
providing compassionate and high-quality care to our patients, while also prioritising
the well-being of our staff. We have a passion for innovation and quality
improvement. We are a training practice with Specialty Trainee GPs, Medical
Students, PA Students, Nursing Students and Clinical Apprentice Students all
receiving placement with us. We are also a growing research practice and have
been rated Outstanding by CQC.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary
team to deliver enhanced clinical care in the context of continual change,
different models of care delivery, innovation and rapidly evolving
technologies;
Clinically, your focus will be on delivering
evidence-based practice to patients with long-term conditions, acute
exacerbations, as well as providing nursing duties.
You will consult with patients, their family,
and the multi-professional team to undertake assessments of patient need and
devise and evaluate complex care plans;
You will support patients to
adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply
principles of self-care.
You will work within
national and local protocols where these exist; recognising boundaries of your
practice and know when and to whom patients should be referred.
You will conduct both face-to-face and
telephone appointments and work dynamically and collaboratively to meet the
patients' daily needs.
You will participates in clinical audits and
research projects and implements changes as required, including the
development, and updating of practice protocols / guidelines and procedures
locally.
We also encourage professional development and
can offer internal and external education to help you explore your specialist
interest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary
team to deliver enhanced clinical care in the context of continual change,
different models of care delivery, innovation and rapidly evolving
technologies;
Clinically, your focus will be on delivering
evidence-based practice to patients with long-term conditions, acute
exacerbations, as well as providing nursing duties.
You will consult with patients, their family,
and the multi-professional team to undertake assessments of patient need and
devise and evaluate complex care plans;
You will support patients to
adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply
principles of self-care.
You will work within
national and local protocols where these exist; recognising boundaries of your
practice and know when and to whom patients should be referred.
You will conduct both face-to-face and
telephone appointments and work dynamically and collaboratively to meet the
patients' daily needs.
You will participates in clinical audits and
research projects and implements changes as required, including the
development, and updating of practice protocols / guidelines and procedures
locally.
We also encourage professional development and
can offer internal and external education to help you explore your specialist
interest.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council.
- Evidence of other post registration at level 7 or above relevant to their area of enhanced practice.
- Working at an enhanced level of practice as described in the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework.
- Evidence of personal development.
Experience
Essential
- Understanding and experience of research and audit.
- Understand the importance of evidence-based practice and able to demonstrate promotion of best practice through clinical governance and learning.
- Ability to work both with a high degree of autonomy and as part of a team.
- Ability to work effectively with the wider healthcare community.
- Critical thinking in decision making.
- An awareness of current development and initiatives in primary care.
- An awareness of local commissioning objectives that impact on primary care and the services that can be delivered.
Desirable
- Experience in General Practice.
- Evidence of teaching and mentoring junior staff.
- Evidence of undertaking clinical audits.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Forward-thinking and will strive to develop innovative ideas and new ways of working, that address the health needs of the practice, whilst motivating and encouraging others to do the same.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, experienced through collaborating with people at a range of levels.
- Ability to work both with a high degree of autonomy and as part of a team.
- Critical thinking in decision making.
- High level of personal and professional accountability and autonomy.
- Ability to work flexibly and enthusiastically within a team and on own initiative.
- Good IT skills, confident in using a range of IT platforms, applications, databases and devices.
- High levels of emotional intelligence able to quickly build rapport and positive working relationships.
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge of DOH and NICE guidelines.
- Knowledge of use of IT/library searches knowledge.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council.
- Evidence of other post registration at level 7 or above relevant to their area of enhanced practice.
- Working at an enhanced level of practice as described in the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework.
- Evidence of personal development.
Experience
Essential
- Understanding and experience of research and audit.
- Understand the importance of evidence-based practice and able to demonstrate promotion of best practice through clinical governance and learning.
- Ability to work both with a high degree of autonomy and as part of a team.
- Ability to work effectively with the wider healthcare community.
- Critical thinking in decision making.
- An awareness of current development and initiatives in primary care.
- An awareness of local commissioning objectives that impact on primary care and the services that can be delivered.
Desirable
- Experience in General Practice.
- Evidence of teaching and mentoring junior staff.
- Evidence of undertaking clinical audits.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Forward-thinking and will strive to develop innovative ideas and new ways of working, that address the health needs of the practice, whilst motivating and encouraging others to do the same.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, experienced through collaborating with people at a range of levels.
- Ability to work both with a high degree of autonomy and as part of a team.
- Critical thinking in decision making.
- High level of personal and professional accountability and autonomy.
- Ability to work flexibly and enthusiastically within a team and on own initiative.
- Good IT skills, confident in using a range of IT platforms, applications, databases and devices.
- High levels of emotional intelligence able to quickly build rapport and positive working relationships.
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge of DOH and NICE guidelines.
- Knowledge of use of IT/library searches knowledge.
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).
