PCN Community & Care Home Nurse

As a newly qualified/registered Practice Nurse, the post holder will provide patient-facing clinical care, advice and support, initially under close supervision while developing confidence and competence in the role. Working within professional, legal and organisational frameworks, they will assess patient needs, identify risks, provide nursing interventions, and support GPs and the wider primary healthcare team in delivering high-quality care.

The role requires the post holder to respond flexibly to the needs of patients, carers and the service, providing advice and guidance within their scope of practice and in line with practice policies, procedures and professional standards. They will contribute to the delivery of services under the PCN DES and Enhanced Health in Care Homes specification, under the guidance of the Lead PCN Nurse.

The post holder will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and may provide support and guidance to colleagues, including Care Coordinators and Health Coaches. They will also contribute to the ongoing development and expansion of PCN nursing services, supporting service improvement and their own professional development as role requirements evolve.

post holder will have a base at Church View Health Centre but will be required

to work flexibly across the PCN footprint, which may include working within any

of the other surgeries and across other community settings.

the role requires the postholder to commute across the Wakefield District

applicants should either hold a full driving licence, which is valid in the UK,

and hold the relevant car insurance to cover travel for business purposes or can

be mobile by using other modes of transport for which reasonable expenses will

be payable.

Hours

of work are flexible between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday.

Employee benefits

Conexus

operates a pay structure encompassing pay and development, based on the

achievement of competencies within a role and encourages personal and

professional development

Access

to the NHS Pension Scheme

Flexible

working hours

Training

and Development opportunities

Minimum

of 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to a maximum of 33 days after

10 years service

Company

sick pay, company maternity and other family leave pay (subject to service)

Professional/clinical

supervision

Qualifications

Essential: - Registered General Nurse

Desirable: - Post grad diploma or degree relating to primary care.

Attributes

Experience