Primary Care Network Enhanced Practice Nurse

NHS Jobs; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Primary Care Network Enhanced Practice Nurse role with NHS Jobs provides clinical leadership to the nursing team, ensuring care aligns with evidence-based guidelines and best practice. You will develop policies, drive quality improvements and work with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include governance, infection prevention, service development and operational management to maintain high standards of care within the NHS framework.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing governance activities within the practice.
• Support compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements.
• Lead infection prevention and control initiatives across the team.
• Oversee vaccination, immunisation and public health programmes.
• Develop staffing rotas, workload allocation and recruitment involvement.
• Monitor performance, identify quality improvement opportunities and ensure patient safety.

Job description

Primary Care Network Enhanced Practice Nurse

Clinical Leadership

Provide leadership, support and professional guidance to the nursing team. Promote and maintain high standards of patient care and clinical practice. Ensure nursing services are delivered in accordance with current evidence-based guidance and best practice. Develop, implement and review clinical policies, protocols and guidelines. Foster a culture of continuous quality improvement and clinical excellence. Monitor clinical performance and identify opportunities for service enhancement. Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes. Support the development of advanced nursing practice within the organisation.

Service Development

Lead the planning, development and implementation of nursing services. Develop services that support prevention, early intervention and long-term condition management. Lead programmes relating to: Long-term condition management Health promotion and prevention Vaccination and immunisation programmes NHS screening programmes Women's health services Public health initiatives Monitor service performance and achievement against agreed targets. Support the delivery of QOF, Enhanced Services and other contractual requirements. Identify opportunities for innovation, service redesign and improved patient outcomes.

Workforce Management

Manage and support all members of the nursing team. Ensure appropriate staffing levels and skill mix are maintained. Develop nursing rotas and workload allocation systems. Participate in recruitment, selection and induction of nursing staff. Conduct annual appraisals and performance reviews. Identify learning and development needs. Support career progression and succession planning. Ensure compliance with mandatory training and professional revalidation requirements. Promote staff wellbeing and professional development.

Governance, Quality and Compliance

Lead nursing governance activities within the practice. Support compliance with: Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements Infection Prevention and Control standards Clinical Governance frameworks Safeguarding policies and procedures Health and Safety requirements Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement programmes. Lead nursing involvement in significant event reviews and organisational learning. Investigate incidents, complaints and clinical concerns relating to nursing services. Monitor and manage clinical risks. Ensure patient safety remains central to all nursing activities.

Infection Prevention and Control

Act as the practice lead or deputy lead for Infection Prevention and Control as required. Ensure compliance with infection prevention policies and standards. Conduct audits and monitor compliance. Promote best practice across the multidisciplinary team. Implement action plans arising from audit findings and inspections.

Operational Responsibilities

Ensure effective day-to-day operation of nursing services. Manage vaccine stocks, clinical supplies and consumables. Oversee treatment room processes and procedures. Monitor the maintenance and servicing of clinical equipment. Ensure clinical areas remain compliant with required standards. Work alongside practice management colleagues on operational and strategic developments. Support business continuity and emergency planning arrangements.

Clinical Practice

The Clinical Nurse Manager will maintain an appropriate clinical caseload and provide direct patient care in line with qualifications, experience and competency. Clinical duties may include: Running chronic disease management clinics, including: Diabetes Asthma COPD Hypertension Cardiovascular disease Cervical cytology and screening. Vaccinations and immunisations. Health promotion and lifestyle advice. NHS Health Checks. Wound care and dressings. Chronic disease reviews. Minor illness assessment and management (where competent). Independent prescribing duties (if qualified as an Independent Prescriber). Quality Improvement and Audit Lead and support clinical audits. Monitor nursing quality indicators and service performance. Analyse clinical data and identify opportunities for improvement. Support the implementation of recommendations arising from audits and reviews. Ensure continuous improvement initiatives are embedded within nursing services.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust