Enhanced Practice Nurse - Leigh PCNNHS

Job summary

The Enhanced Nurse role will in relation to delivering health services, and developing the nursing and GPA team, including line management responsibilities. Please see the full job description for detail.

We are particularly interested in hearing from those who have developed a specialist interest, for example in Diabetes, respiratory and so on.

Main duties of the job

Enhanced practice nurses have the following key responsibilities in relation to delivering health services:

works as part of a MDT within the PCN; consults with patients, their family, and the multi-professional team to undertake assessments of patient need and devise and evaluate complex care plans; teaches and advises patients and their families on how to manage their condition or support the multi-disciplinary team to do so;

recognises boundaries of their practice and know when and to whom patients should be referred;

holds responsibility for team performance and service delivery

facilitate and support the development and delivery of innovative training and education to staff, to improve competence and confidence, in line with best practice and guidance related to area of expertise. Participate in and/or lead formal training events promoting best practice in area of expertise.

provide professional and clinical leadership and mentorship, acting as a clinical role model on the delivery of evidence-based practice. Advise and support on the development and delivery of work streams relating to area of expertise as part of the PCNs strategy, where appropriate.

contribute to the delivery of local policy, procedures and protocols for the PCN to improve identification, assessment, ongoing support for patients and their family carers.

Job description

In addition to the summary of the role provided, please see attached job description for a full overview of the role and expectations.

About us

Leigh Primary Care Network is made up of ten practices covering a population of over 60,000. Already employing various roles, such as FCPs, Pharmacists, Community Link Workers, Care Coordinators and GPAs, and with a strong leadership team, the aim is to continue to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.