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Interview Date - 6th and 7th January 2026

We are recruiting for a PCN Enhanced Practice Nurse to support general practice in Walsall and in particular South 2 PCN. The successful candidate will work as an autonomous practitioner, working independently but with supervision and with other health care professionals to assess, diagnose and treat patients with a range of acute, non-acute and chronic medical conditions. The postholder will deliver enhanced clinical care across several GP Practices within the South 2 PCN and will work from GP surgeries.

Specific duties include, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the PCN, consult with patients, families and the wider team to undertake assessments of patient need and devise and evaluate complex care plans. Evaluate and analyse clinical problems using clinical knowledge. Deliver enhanced clinical care in a contact of continual change. Teach and advise patient and families on managing their conditions or support the MDT to do so. Participate in clinical audits, research and implement changes. Develop and update practice protocols and local guidelines. Recognise and refer patients appropriately. Delegate work appropriately within the MDT using the principles of delegation. Demonstrate initiative and creativity in solving problems. Hold responsibility for team performance and service delivery. Provide supervision to trainee nursing associates, nursing associates and general practice nurse. Facilitate and support the development and delivery of innovative training and education to improve staff competence and confidence. Lead and/or participate in formal training events promoting best practice. Provide professional and clinical leadership and mentorship, acting as a role model for evidence-based practice. Support the development and delivery of PCN work streams aligned to areas of clinical expertise. Work proactively with stakeholders to develop integrated care pathways and holistic models of care.

Established in 2019 by Walsall GPs, OurNet Health Services is a provider of primary care services to patients in Walsall.

Primary care is changing; both the way we interact with patients and the local structures. It is an exciting time to work within General Practice.

Specific Duties:

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the PCN
• Consult with patients, their families and the wider team to undertake assessments of patient need and devise and evaluate complex care plans
• Evaluate and analyse clinical problems using clinical knowledge, applying evidence, enhanced techniques, interventions, and equipment
• Deliver enhanced clinical care in a context of continual change, innovation, and evolving technologies
• Teach and advise patients and families on managing their conditions or support the MDT to do so
• Participate in clinical audits, research projects, and implement required changes
• Develop and update practice protocols and local guidelines
• Work within national and local protocols where applicable
• Recognise boundaries of practice and refer patients appropriately
• Delegate work appropriately within the MDT using the principles of delegation
• Demonstrate initiative and creativity in solving problems
• Hold responsibility for team performance and service delivery
• Provide supervision to trainee nursing associates, nursing associates and general practice nurses

Wider Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and support the development and delivery of innovative training and education to improve staff competence and confidence
• Lead and/or participate in formal training events promoting best practice
• Provide professional and clinical leadership and mentorship, acting as a role model for evidence-based practice
• Support the development and delivery of PCN work streams aligned to areas of clinical expertise
• Work proactively with stakeholders to develop integrated care pathways and holistic models of care
• Contribute to local policy, procedures and protocols to improve patient and carer support

General Duties:

• Support achievement of agreed targets and participate in regular supervision
• Engage in training and ongoing professional development
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Cover work of colleagues during absence as necessary
• Support compliance with CQC standards and internal policies
• Work flexibly, including occasional out-of-hours work where required

Health and Safety:

• Promote and maintain their own and others health, safety and security
• Engage in mandatory training
• Maintain tidy and safe work environments
• Report any potential risks identified

Equality and Diversity:

• Support the equality, diversity and rights of colleagues, patients and carers
• Behave in a manner that respects individuals' dignity and rights

Personal / Professional Development:

• Participate in annual appraisals and maintain professional development records
• Maintain NMC registration and adhere to codes of conduct
• Manage own time, workload and resources effectively
• Undertake clinical supervision
• Participate positively in education and team meetings
• Use clinical systems accurately and consistently
• Develop and review clinical protocols

Quality:

• Promote a culture of quality improvement
• Engage in clinical audit and reflectivepractice
• Recognise and work within personal competence
• Deliver care according to evidence-basedstandards
• Support shared learning and risk managementinitiatives
• Act as an effective team member
• Delegate clearly and appropriately
• Manage and prioritise own workload
• Support new service delivery models to improvepatient care
• Manage or lead specific projects as agreedwith management

• Clinical examination and decision-making skills
• Knowledge of local and national health policy
• Clinical governance understanding
• Ability to travel across PCN sites
• Mentorship or supervision skills

• Degree in Nursing or Registered Nurse Degree
• NMC Registration
• Postgraduate qualification at Level 7 or above
• Working at enhanced level of practice

• Experience of consulting and developing complex care plans
• Experience working across multi-disciplinary teams
• Clinical audit and research participation
• Leadership in clinical or education initiatives

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.