APEX PCN Hub Nurse/Clinical Practitioner

NHS; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Practitioner to join a new 'First Contact' hub in Lincoln. This fixed-term role involves assessing patients with one issue requiring same-day management and requires both nursing and paramedic backgrounds with relevant qualifications. You will contribute to shaping an innovative service aimed at improving patient access and care delivery.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with experience in advanced nursing roles.
• Independent prescribing capability is essential.
• Experience in primary care and clinical assessment of patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and manage undiagnosed conditions in patients.
• Collaborate with the general practice team to address patient needs.
• Deliver safe, expert care while maintaining effective communication.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication

Education

Registered first level nurse MSc or equivalent

Independent prescribing qualification

Relevant nursing or paramedic degree

Tools

SystemOne

Job description

Job summary

APEX PCN serves a population of nearly 47,000 patients. The PCN has been selected to take part in an NHS England Pilot to improve patient access. The aim of the hub is to absorb same day patient demand enabling practices to focus on population health and chronic disease management. We are seeking a new enthusiastic team member to join this fixed term exciting opportunity.

We welcome applications from both nursing and paramedic backgroundswith a prescribing qualification. Primary care experience is beneficial.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a motivated Practitioner to work in our newly setup 'First Contact' hub. You will be seeing patients who have been triaged from across our 4 PCN practices at a centralised location. These patients will have one issue requiring same day assessment and management. Complex patients e.g. pregnant patients or those on palliative care register would not be eligible to be seen in the acute hub.

The hub will initially operate between 9am and 5.30pm with the majority of patients being seen in face to face consultations, the candidate may be asked to amend hours once the hub develops. The hub patient list and consultation notes will be recorded on System One. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help us shape this exciting new service alongside the APEX PCN team.

About us

APEX PCN is located in West Lincoln and incorporates 4 practices Birchwood Medical Practice, Boultham Park Medical Centre, Richmond Medical Centre and Woodlands Medical Practice. We have a population of 46,000 with a predominantly younger demographic. The PCN is supported by a strong ARRS team. This includes pharmacists- engaged in supporting practices in their daily workload while also focussing on the DES requirements. We have an effective FCP team supporting practices for MSK care and a well-developed EHCH and Frailty MDT to support care homes. Our practices work collaboratively to achieve our IIF targets and PCN DES requirements. We are now looking at forming strategic partnerships with our other Health and Care colleagues to effectively address the health needs of our population.

Details Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A4325-25-0010

Job locations

Birchwood Medical Practice

Jasmin Road

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN6 0QQ

Richmond Medical Centre

Moor Lane

North Hykeham

Lincoln

LN6 9AY

Boultham Park Medical Practice

Boultham Park Road

Lincoln

LN6 7SS

The Woodland Medical Practice

Jasmin Road

Lincoln

LN6 0QQ

Job description Job responsibilities

The post holder is an experienced Nurse/clinical Practitioner who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the PCN. The post holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required. In order to work at this level, NMC requirements for advanced practice must be met.

The Candidate will:

Manage undifferentiated undiagnosed condition and identify red flags and underlying serious pathology and take appropriate action.

Use complex decision making to inform the diagnosis, investigation, complete management of episodes of care within a broad scope of practice.

Actively take a personalised care approach and population centred care approach to enable shared decision making with the presenting person.

Complete the relevant training in order to provide multi-professional clinical practice.

Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.

Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication.

Maintain effective communication within the urgent care service and with GP practices and external stakeholders.

Act as an advocate for patients and colleagues.

Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance (e.g. PALS) and provide information in an acceptable format to all patients, recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate.

The post holder will maintain the security of sensitive personal and other confidential information and will work within all relevant Information Governance policies reliably to working practice. Additionally, they will be expected to follow secure operating procedures for handling information in all formats, including verbal, written and that held electronically.

The post holder will have the appropriate level of child protection and adult safeguarding knowledge, skills and practice required for the post; be aware of and comply with child protection and adult safeguarding policies and procedures.

This post will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Check

In addition to observing the host Practices rules and procedures, which all staff are required to observe and follow, the post holder is also required to follow general policies and procedures that apply to the employment relationship. It is the duty of the post holder to accept personal responsibility for the practical application of these policies, procedures and standards.

Job description Job responsibilities

The post holder is an experienced Nurse/clinical Practitioner who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the PCN. The post holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required. In order to work at this level, NMC requirements for advanced practice must be met.

The Candidate will:

Manage undifferentiated undiagnosed condition and identify red flags and underlying serious pathology and take appropriate action.

Use complex decision making to inform the diagnosis, investigation, complete management of episodes of care within a broad scope of practice.

Actively take a personalised care approach and population centred care approach to enable shared decision making with the presenting person.

Complete the relevant training in order to provide multi-professional clinical practice.

Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.

Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication.

Maintain effective communication within the urgent care service and with GP practices and external stakeholders.

Act as an advocate for patients and colleagues.

Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance (e.g. PALS) and provide information in an acceptable format to all patients, recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate.

The post holder will maintain the security of sensitive personal and other confidential information and will work within all relevant Information Governance policies reliably to working practice. Additionally, they will be expected to follow secure operating procedures for handling information in all formats, including verbal, written and that held electronically.

The post holder will have the appropriate level of child protection and adult safeguarding knowledge, skills and practice required for the post; be aware of and comply with child protection and adult safeguarding policies and procedures.

This post will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Check

In addition to observing the host Practices rules and procedures, which all staff are required to observe and follow, the post holder is also required to follow general policies and procedures that apply to the employment relationship. It is the duty of the post holder to accept personal responsibility for the practical application of these policies, procedures and standards.

Person Specification Additional Criteria Essential

• SystemOne experience
• Clinical leadership skills.

Qualifications Essential

• Registered first level nurse MSc or equivalent.
• Independent prescribing qualification.
• Relevant nursing or paramedic degree.

Experience Essential

• Working autonomously in an advanced nursing role.
• Nurse prescribing.
• Experience of working within a primary care or general practice.
• Experience in Clinical Assessment and management of wide rand of minor illness/injury in patients of all ages.

Desirable

• Nurse led triage.
• Working with community development initiatives.
• Experience of case management.
• Health needs assessment.

Person Specification Additional Criteria Essential

• SystemOne experience
• Clinical leadership skills.

Qualifications Essential

• Registered first level nurse MSc or equivalent.
• Independent prescribing qualification.
• Relevant nursing or paramedic degree.

Experience Essential

• Working autonomously in an advanced nursing role.
• Nurse prescribing.
• Experience of working within a primary care or general practice.
• Experience in Clinical Assessment and management of wide rand of minor illness/injury in patients of all ages.

Desirable

• Nurse led triage.
• Working with community development initiatives.
• Experience of case management.
• Health needs assessment.

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).

Employer details Employer name

APEX Primary Care Network

Address

Birchwood Medical Practice

Jasmin Road

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN6 0QQ

Employer's website

https://www.birchwoodmedicalpractice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

APEX Primary Care Network

Address

Birchwood Medical Practice

Jasmin Road

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN6 0QQ

Employer's website

https://www.birchwoodmedicalpractice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)