Enhanced Access Nurse
Maidenhead Primary Care Network
Maidenhead, SL6 6DU
Salary
£32.50
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
18 September 2026
18 days left
Job description
The Enhanced Access Nurse will provide high-quality nursing care to patients accessing the PCN Enhanced Access Service. The post holder will be a skil...
The
Enhanced Access Service operates from 1 October 2026, Monday to Friday from 18:30 to 21.30 and
Saturdays from 9.00 to 17:00. This is a
sessional position offering flexible working arrangements, with post holders
contracted to work a minimum number of hours and additional sessions available
according to service demand and mutual agreement. The role is designed to support a flexible
staffing model, with sessions potentially covered by more than one post holder
to ensure service resilience and continuity of care.
The post holder will deliver planned and
opportunistic care, support the management of long-term conditions, undertake
routine nursing procedures, health promotion activities, and assist in
improving access to primary care services outside core practice hours.
The post holder will work collaboratively with GPs,
Phlebotomists, and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective
and patient-centred care.
Please note: If a suitable candidate is identified before the closing date, this vacancy may be closed early.
Clinical Duties
- Deliver face-to-face nursing appointments within
the Enhanced Access Service.
- Undertake health assessments and provide
evidence-based nursing care.
- Perform cervical cytology screening (where
qualified).
- Administer vaccinations and immunisations in
accordance with national and local guidance.
- Carry out wound care, dressings, suture removal and
other treatment room procedures.
- Monitor and support patients with long-term
conditions such as diabetes, asthma, COPD and hypertension.
- Conduct NHS Health Checks and preventative health
interventions.
- Provide lifestyle advice and health promotion to
patients.
- Undertake routine observations and clinical
monitoring.
- Recognise deteriorating patients and escalate
concerns appropriately.
- Maintain accurate clinical records using EMIS Web
and other clinical systems.
Enhanced Access Service Responsibilities
- Support delivery of the PCN's Enhanced Access
service specification.
- Work across PCN sites as required.
- Ensure appointments are utilised effectively and
efficiently.
- Promote continuity of care through effective
communication with patients' registered practices.
9 Practices, 82,000 Patients
Maidenhead Primary Care Network (PCN) is a progressive healthcare
organisation comprising nine practices serving 82,000 patients across
Maidenhead. Operating as a limited company, we balance robust business
management with healthcare excellence.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within General Practice, Community Nursing or Primary Care.
- Experience of delivering treatment room services.
- Experience of long-term condition management.
- Experience using electronic clinical records systems.
Desirable
- General Practice Nurse experience.
- Experience working within a PCN or Enhanced Access service.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent clinical and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control.
- Understanding of safeguarding children and adults.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Immunisation and vaccination training or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Cervical screening qualification.
- Chronic disease management qualification.
- Independent Prescriber qualification.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
21 August 2026
Last checked
25 August 2026
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