Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, forward thinking and enthusiastic registered Enhanced Practice Nurse to join our multi-disciplinary team here at Blackpool North Primary Care Network.
We are looking for an individual to support our current Clinical Management Team in leading our chronic disease management services within primary care, as well as undertaking reviews of clinical policies and procedures.
The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a patient facing role, across two surgeries within the PCN.
The post-holder will play a pivotal role in providing advanced nursing care to patients with long term chronic diseases, ensuring they receive comprehensive support, education and management tailored to their individual needs.
The role will be focused on planned reviews and completion of personalised care and support plans, accessing team members such as Social Prescribers and Clinical Pharmacists for expertise where needed.
Salary will be dependent on experience and existing qualifications.
Main duties of the job
The Enhanced Practice Nurse will be competent and confident in long term chronic disease management. They will take, not only a lead role, but a proactive role, diagnosing, managing, and effectively treatment patients with long term conditions, ultimately, creating a more streamlined journey for the patient overall.
We are looking for a prescribing Nurse who is compliant in both issuing and reviewing medications to patients with regards to their effectiveness and needs of the patient, as well as working in line with local and national guidance, in addition to our own practice policies.
The role itself is pivotal to improving quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service with general practice.
About us
Blackpool North Primary Care Network (PCN) comprises of two surgeries, Glenroyd Medical and North Shore Surgery. As a PCN, we work closely to support our patients in streamlining and creating proactive and personalised care, serving a population of approximately 28,000 patients.
We are a forward thinking PCN, and with the help of exceptional team effort, we continually aim to improve the way we work to be able to offer the best service possible to our patients.
We do expect the successful candidtae to be prompt and reliable, show respect and cooperation and have a hardowirng character.
The successful candidate will support a highly-skilled, multi-disciplinary clinical team consisting of Advanced Clinical Practitioners, a designated Visiting Team, First Contact Practitioners and Clinical Pharmacists, to name but a few.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Enhanced Nurse will work within their professional boundaries;
Assess, diagnose, plan implement and evaluate treatment/intervention that promotes health and wellbeing, as well as care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis.
Clinically examine and assess patient need from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly.
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs.
Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate).
Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan.
Prescribe, review and instigate medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice, NICE guidance and practice protocols.
Implement
and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults
and children
Work with patients in order to support compliance and adherence to prescribed treatments.
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that encourage patients to live healthily and apply principles of self care.
Advise,
support and where appropriate administer vaccines for patients travelling
abroad
Work with other health care professionals to diagnose, manage and monitor long term conditions, including non-drug based treatment methods using a management plan and in line with National and Local policies and practice needs.
Able to recognise and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Enhanced Nurse will work within their professional boundaries;
Assess, diagnose, plan implement and evaluate treatment/intervention that promotes health and wellbeing, as well as care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis.
Clinically examine and assess patient need from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly.
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs.
Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate).
Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan.
Prescribe, review and instigate medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice, NICE guidance and practice protocols.
Implement
and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults
and children
Work with patients in order to support compliance and adherence to prescribed treatments.
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that encourage patients to live healthily and apply principles of self care.
Advise,
support and where appropriate administer vaccines for patients travelling
abroad
Work with other health care professionals to diagnose, manage and monitor long term conditions, including non-drug based treatment methods using a management plan and in line with National and Local policies and practice needs.
Able to recognise and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Wider knowledge of Primary Care, national and local policy initiatives
- Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- NMC Registered
- Diploma/Degree in long term management conditions
- Non- Medical Prescribing qualification
- Insulin initiation
- Experience of working in Primary Care
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Primary Care
- Experience of using clinical software: Docman, Emis Web
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Autonomous practitioner working independently and in conjunction with other health care professionals.
- Assessing planning and evaluating patient care autonomously.
- Have experience and confidence in initiating insulin therapy.
Desirable
- Health Promotion Experience
- Experience of independent practice.
Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities.
- Pleasant and articulate.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Flexible.
- A commitment to personal and professional development.
- Ability to work as part of an integrated team.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Wider knowledge of Primary Care, national and local policy initiatives
- Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- NMC Registered
- Diploma/Degree in long term management conditions
- Non- Medical Prescribing qualification
- Insulin initiation
- Experience of working in Primary Care
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Primary Care
- Experience of using clinical software: Docman, Emis Web
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Autonomous practitioner working independently and in conjunction with other health care professionals.
- Assessing planning and evaluating patient care autonomously.
- Have experience and confidence in initiating insulin therapy.
Desirable
- Health Promotion Experience
- Experience of independent practice.
Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities.
- Pleasant and articulate.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Flexible.
- A commitment to personal and professional development.
- Ability to work as part of an integrated team.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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).