PCN General Practice Nurse Home Visiting Service

NHS; Fareham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Fareham is seeking a General Practice Nurse for the Home Visiting Service. Candidates should provide compassionate care to housebound patients, work within a multidisciplinary team, and have UK NMC/HCPC registration. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient outcomes and requires flexibility and a full driving licence.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive and progressive work environment

Qualifications

• Flexible to work outside core hours.
• Full, clean driving licence and access to a car for daily travel.
• Demonstrable experience in community or care home settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to housebound patients.
• Manage an autonomous caseload ensuring timely assessments.
• Provide clinical leadership and mentorship within the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Clinical assessment

Medication management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Palliative care

Education

UK NMC / HCPC Registration

Independent and Supplementary Prescriber (V300)

History taking and physical assessment certification

Recognised mentorship qualification

Job description

PCN General Practice Nurse Home Visiting Service

Are you a passionate and experienced Paramedic or Nurse practitioner looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in your community? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking a self-motivated, disciplined, and experienced practitioner to join our Home Visiting Service. This is an excellent chance to play a central role in delivering compassionate, patient‑centred care within our multidisciplinary Primary Care Network (PCN) team.

Main duties of the job

What you will do

Deliver high-quality, accessible, and personalised care for patients with acute and long‑term conditions for housebound and care home patients.

Provide patient care both virtually and face‑to‑face in the community.

Work closely with GPs and other clinical teams to improve health outcomes.

Contribute to the ongoing development and innovation of our PCN services.

What we offer

A supportive and progressive environment where your expertise is valued.

Close collaboration with GPs, advanced practitioners, and wider clinical teams.

Opportunities for ongoing training, reflective practice, and professional development.

This is your chance to join a forward‑thinking, patient‑focused team where you can truly make an impact every day.

About us

Coastal Fareham and Gosport Primary Care Network was formed in 2019, bringing together three established independent practices:

• Lockswood Surgery
• Stubbington Medical Practice

With a patient population of approximately 39,000 we serve a largely suburban area between Portsmouth and Southampton. We are equidistant from Queen Alexandra Hospital and Southampton General Hospital, allowing us to collaborate with major local healthcare providers.

Our mission is the practices within the PCN will work collaboratively, whilst maintaining their independence, to provide additional services for all our patients. We aim to empower patients to improve their own health and wellbeing.

Job responsibilities

Clinical Care

Deliver safe, effective, and evidence‑based clinical care to housebound patients and care home residents, in line with the Enhanced Health in Care Homes (EHCH) requirements of the Primary Care Network (PCN) Directed Enhanced Service (DES).

Manage an autonomous caseload of acute, chronic, and proactive patients, ensuring timely assessment, intervention, and follow‑up under the direction and clinical governance of the Home Visiting Service (HVS) Leads and Clinical Director(s).

Provide compassionate, person‑centred care that holistically addresses physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs.

Undertake advanced clinical assessments, formulate differential diagnoses, and implement evidence‑based management plans within scope of practice.

Conduct structured medication reviews and deliver safe, effective independent prescribing in accordance with national and local governance frameworks.

Participate in medicines optimisation initiatives, including deprescribing, polypharmacy reviews, and the promotion of safe prescribing practices for frail and older adults.

Develop, implement, and evaluate personalised care and support plans (PCSPs) that reflect patient preferences, goals, and clinical priorities.

Carry out comprehensive frailty and functional assessments, identifying risks of deterioration and taking proactive action to prevent crisis or hospital admission.

Deliver targeted health promotion and preventative interventions that optimise health, reduce inequality, and support independence.

Participate in scheduled care home rounds and proactive visits, ensuring continuity and coordination of care across the MDT and wider system.

Support and lead the delivery of national vaccination and immunisation programmes for care home residents and housebound patients.

Undertake long‑term condition reviews in line with Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and local enhanced service requirements.

Provide palliative and end‑of‑life care, including advance care planning and symptom management, in accordance with best practice and patient wishes.

Collaborate with care home staff, GPs, community teams, and other professionals to ensure integrated, coordinated care across the EHCH pathway.

Provide clinical leadership, mentorship, and support to colleagues within the multidisciplinary team, contributing to skill development and professional growth.

Education, Support, and Empowerment

Deliver education, advice, and clinical support to care home and domiciliary staff to enhance understanding of frailty, medicines safety, and early recognition of deterioration.

Support carers and families by providing guidance, reassurance, and tools to promote patients, both acute and proactive.

Work collaboratively with community, primary care, and social care teams to ensure integrated, person‑centred care delivery.

Liaise with partner organisations, including the voluntary and community sector, to enhance the support available for residents and carers.

Participate in and contribute to MDT meetings, care home rounds, and case conferences, supporting shared decision‑making and continuity of care.

Promote effective communication and coordination between general practice, community nursing, pharmacy, mental health, and therapy services to deliver seamless care.

Professional Practice

Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation in line with professional, legal, and organisational standards.

Adhere to all relevant NHS, PCN, and NMC / HCPC policies, procedures, and codes of conduct.

Communicate clearly and sensitively when handling complex, confidential, or contentious information, demonstrating empathy and professionalism.

Apply de‑escalation and conflict resolution strategies when necessary, maintaining a transparent and open culture in line with the Duty of Candour.

Participate in clinical supervision, reflective practice, and continuous professional development to ensure safe and effective practice.

Confidentiality

Respect the confidentiality and privacy of patients, carers, and colleagues at all times.

Handle all information in accordance with Data Protection legislation, PCN policies, and NHS information governance requirements.

Disclose patient or organisational information only to authorised personnel, as permitted by policy or legal duty.

Health and Safety

Ensure compliance with PCN and practice Health and Safety policies.

Identify, report, and act upon any health and safety or infection prevention concerns promptly.

Maintain current knowledge of infection prevention and control and apply best practice in all care settings.

Participate in relevant training and promote a culture of safety, wellbeing, and continuous learning within the team.

Equality and Diversity

Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of care delivery and professional interaction.

Respect the individuality, dignity, and cultural values of patients, carers, and colleagues.

Ensure care is person‑centred, non‑judgemental, and accessible to all.

Personal and Professional Development

Engage in ongoing professional development and annual appraisal, maintaining a portfolio of learning and competency evidence.

Actively seek opportunities for role development within the EHCH framework and share expertise with colleagues through mentoring and education.

Participate in PCN training, quality improvement, and innovation initiatives.

Governance

Support the PCN to ensure it can meet all contractual and quality obligations related to the EHCH service within the PCN DES.

Record, investigate, and support resolution of complaints in accordance with NHS Complaints Regulations.

Promote and uphold high standards of governance, safety, and clinical effectiveness across the network.

Quality and Improvement

Contribute to the continuous improvement of EHCH and community services by sharing learning, feedback, and best practice.

Support quality improvement projects that enhance patient outcomes and service efficiency.

Foster a positive, collaborative culture within the PCN, encouraging innovation, teamwork, and system‑wide learning.

Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended in line with service developments, patient needs, or PCN priorities. The post‑holder may be required to undertake additional duties commensurate with the role and level of responsibility.

Person Specification

Other Requirements

• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• A full, clean driving licence and access to your own car for daily work travel is essential.

Qualifications

• UK NMC / HCPC Registration with Membership of the relevant Professional body.
• History taking and physical assessment certification.
• Independent and Supplementary Prescriber (V300) qualification.
• Recognised mentorship, supervision, or teaching qualification.
• Minor ailments certification.

Experience

• Demonstrable experience delivering care in the community, primary care, or care home settings.
• Experience of working autonomously while managing a defined caseload.
• Evidence of proactive and preventative care approaches for frail or older adults.
• Experience of multidisciplinary and integrated working across health and social care sectors.
• Experience supporting patients with multiple long‑term conditions, frailty, or palliative care needs.
• Experience and an awareness of common acute and chronic conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice.

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.