Enhanced Access Practice Nurse

Coventry And Rugby GP Alliance; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Coventry is seeking an Enhanced Access Practice Nurse to provide high-quality nursing care and support patient health. The role involves working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while promoting health and wellbeing. Applicants must hold a Registered Nurse qualification and be dedicated to innovative practices in nursing.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Enhanced sick pay

NHS pension scheme

Employee Assistance Network

Qualifications

• Provide excellent practice nursing care directly to patients.
• Support development of high-quality nursing practices.
• Administer immunisations and monitor ongoing treatments.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multidisciplinary team to meet common goals.
• Provide family planning advice and administer contraceptive injections.
• Assist with planning and evaluating patient care.

Skills

Practice nursing care

Patient support

Health promotion

Infection control

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

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 you’re 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.

Responsibilities

• Work within the multidisciplinary team to meet common goals.
• Provide family planning advice.
• Administer IM contraceptive injections as per protocol.
• Administer childhood immunisations according to the national vaccination schedule.
• Monitor ongoing treatments.
• Perform cervical cytology screening.
• Provide opportunistic screening and advice on patients’ health.
• Assist with planning and evaluating patient care.
• Clinical measurements including blood pressure, blood glucose monitoring and ECGs.
• Administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections.
• Undertake wound care and appropriate management of wounds.
• Provide health promotion in areas such as weight, smoking and alcohol.
• Teach patients and their families self-care where appropriate.
• Assist and/or chaperone the general practitioner.
• Maintain professional standards with awareness of evidence-based and current best practice.
• Ensure registration with your professional body and participate in annual appraisal and clinical supervision.
• Ensure infection control standards are maintained and support cold chain policies.

About us

At Coventry and Rugby GP Alliance, we foster a culture of innovation, growth, and continuous learning. As a member of our team, youll work alongside talented professionals committed to delivering excellence and driving positive change within our industry. We offer a robust range of benefits to support our employees, including:

• Annual leave: 27 days for full-time staff, plus bank holidays.
• Sick pay: Enhanced sick pay policy.
• Pension scheme: Access to the NHS pension scheme.
• Enhanced maternity leave and paternity leave.
• Blue Light discounts: Exclusive discounts with reimbursement after probation.
• Employee Assistance Network: 24/7 support for personal and professional challenges.
• Internal awards and exclusive discounts.

We are committed to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment for all employees.

Job responsibilities

The Enhanced Access service operates on behalf of PCNs across Coventry, Nuneaton and Atherstone, run from local General Practices. As an EA GPN, you will be expected to undertake the following as part of your role:

• Work independently to provide excellent practice nursing care directly to patients.
• Participate in 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 on experience and patient needs.
• Provide General Practice Nursing duties on behalf of the patients, General Practice and PCN.