Job summary
Are you looking to contribute your skills in a dynamic and
supportive environment? A fantastic opportunity to join our Enhanced Access team
and be a part of the overall vision of Coventry & Rugby GP Alliance has
become available, and we are currently seeking a driven and dedicated
individual to fill the role of Enhanced Access Practice Nurse.
Our EA Practice Nurses play a vital role as part of a busy
team. In this position, you will support us with achieving our goals, while
also contributing to the overall success of our organisation.
You will be
expected to provide excellent practice nursing care directly to patients, and 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.
If youre excited by the prospect of tackling new
challenges, collaborating with a dynamic team, and helping shape the future of
our organisation, we would love to hear from you! Apply today and take the
first step toward an exciting new chapter in your career.
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
At Coventry and Rugby GP Alliance, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of innovation, growth, and continuous learning. As a member of our team, youll have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals who are committed to delivering excellence and driving positive change within our industry.
We take pride in offering a robust range of benefits to support our employees, including:
- Annual Leave: Enjoy 27 days of annual leave for full-time employees, in addition to bank holidays.
- Sick Pay: Our enhanced sick pay policy ensures you are supported during times of illness.
- Pension Scheme: Access to the NHS pension scheme to secure your financial future.
- Enhanced Maternity Leave: We provide generous maternity leave to support new parents.
- Paternity Leave: We also offer paternity leave to allow new fathers to bond with their new-borns.
- Blue Light Discounts: Take advantage of exclusive discounts available for our staff. After probation you can make a expense claim for the price of your blue light discount card and receive full reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Network: Access support through our employee advice network for personal and professional challenges 365 days a year 24-7
- Internal Awards: We recognise and celebrate the achievements of our staff through internal awards.
- Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from a variety of discounts that enhance your overall employee experience.
We are committed to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment for all our employees.
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).
