About this role
Job summary
PCN Enhanced Practice Nurse
Wellingborough & District Primary Care Network .Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Working across 5 GP Surgeries within the community Full-time Competitive salary
Join Our Growing Primary Care Team
Wellingborough & District PCN is seeking an experienced and motivated Enhanced Practice Nurse to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality patient care across five GP practices within Wellingborough.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled nurse who enjoys autonomous working, community-based care, and making a real impact within primary care services. Our PCN supports a patient population of approximately 78,000 patients across multiple practices in the local area.
Main duties of the job
As a PCN Enhanced Practice Nurse, you will form part of a PCN team providing care including autonomously, for our patients mainly within their own homes or a care home settling. This will include review and management of chronic diseases, review of CCT patients and their care plan, assessment and management of common minor illness complaints, annual LD reviews and other community-based services such as covid and flu vaccination. You will demonstrate safe clinical decision-making and provide expert care by undertaking initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care.
Primarily working with the PCN nursing team, GPs and practice nursing teams within the network Practices you will continually review and evaluate services and work with the management team in the implementation of change
About us
At Wellingborough & District Primary Care Network, we are a supportive and collaborative team working across five GP practices to deliver high-quality care to our local community.
You will join a friendly multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals who value teamwork, compassion, and delivering excellent patient care. We foster a positive working environment where staff are encouraged to develop professionally, work autonomously, and contribute to innovative ways of improving primary care services.
Working with us offers the opportunity to gain varied clinical experience, access ongoing development opportunities, and be part of an organisation committed to staff wellbeing, flexibility, and shaping the future of community healthcare.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Description
Post: PCN Enhanced Practice Nurse
Reports to: Primary Care Transformation Manager
Accountable to: Clinical Director
Professionally Managed by: PCN Advanced Clinical Practitioner Nurse
Key Relationships:
PCN Senior Leadership Team Patients and Carers PCN Nursing Team, Practice/network GPs, Nursing Staff and Patient Services Team Network-based paramedic service PCN service teams e.g. care coordinators, pharmacists, social prescribing link workers Community and hospital clinicians Pharmacists Services for people with Learning Difficulties Social Care Voluntary Agencies Nursing Homes/Residential Homes/Sheltered Housing Units Clinical Nurse Specialists/specialist teams for Chronic illness
Role Summary
As a PCN Enhanced Practice Nurse, you will form part of a PCN team providing care including autonomously, for our patients mainly within their own homes or a care home settling. This will include review and management of chronic diseases, review of CCT patients and their care plan, assessment and management of common minor illness complaints, annual LD reviews and other community-based services such as covid and flu vaccination. You will demonstrate safe clinical decision-making and provide expert care by undertaking initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care.
Primarily working with the PCN nursing team, GPs and practice nursing teams within the network Practices you will continually review and evaluate services and work with the management team in the implementation of change.
Overview of Responsibilities
Clinical
works as part of an MDT within the PCN;
consults with patients, their family, and the multi-professional team to undertake assessments of patient need and devise and evaluate complex care plans;
evaluates and analyses clinical problems using their clinical knowledge, seeking out and applying relevant evidence, enhanced techniques, interventions, and equipment to make clinical decisions;
delivers enhanced clinical care in the context of continual change, challenging environments, different models of care delivery, innovation and rapidly evolving technologies using analysis and their underpinning knowledge to manage complex interventions;
teaches and advises patients and their families on how to manage their condition or support the multi-disciplinary team to do so;
participates in clinical audits and research projects and implements changes as required, including the development, and updating of practice protocols / guidelines and procedures locally;
works within national and local protocols where these exist;
recognises boundaries of their practice and know when and to whom patients should be referred;
using the principles of delegation, delegates work to other members of the MDT and take responsibility for the delegated activity as appropriate;
demonstrates initiative and is creative in finding solutions to problems;
holds responsibility for team performance and service delivery;
provides supervision to PCN trainee nurse associate, PCN nurse associates and general practice nurses;[1]
facilitate and support the development and delivery of innovative training and education to staff, to improve competence and confidence, in line with best practice and guidance related to area of expertise;
participate in and/or lead formal training events promoting best practice in area of expertise;
provide professional and clinical leadership and mentorship, acting as a clinical role model on the delivery of evidence-based practice;
advise and support on the development and delivery of work streams relating to area of expertise as part of the PCNs strategy, where appropriate;
work proactively with key local and national stakeholders to develop more integrated care pathways and holistic models of care, through dissemination of specialist skills and knowledge;
contribute to the delivery of local policy, procedures and protocols for the PCN to improve identification, assessment, ongoing support for patients and their family carers.
Regulatory
Respond to complaints and clinical incidents/significant events as appropriate to ensure robust systems are in place for improving practice through joint learning. Adhere to the Practice/Network Policies and Procedures including Infection Control, Health and Safety Be familiar with, actively always promote and work within the spirit of the network practices Equal Opportunities Policy, Be aware of their responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 1998 and abide by the eight principles of that Act. Any breach of the Act could result in disciplinary action being taken and criminal charges being brought against the individual.
Personal / Professional Development
Maintain own personal / professional development plan and portfolio thereby meeting the requirements for revalidation through appraisal of own performance and discuss development needs with mentor, supervisors and managers, on a regular basis. Participate in regular supervision, mentorship and training with other senior PCN nursing staff within the PCN complete the relevant training in order to provide multi-professional clinical practice and CPD supervision to other roles within primary care, for example first contact practitioners and the personalised care roles. Maintain NMC registration and professional development in line with expectations of the role Work at all times within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Provide Mentorship and training of new recruits or students as and when required. Participate in the Practice/Network Performance Review process.
This Job Description is not exhaustive and will be reviewed and amended if appropriate on an annual basis. Discussion will take place with the post holder before any changes are agreed.
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Enhanced Practitioner Nurse Person Specification
Criteria
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications and experience
has a degree in nursing or from a registered nurse degree apprenticeship RNDA; is registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council; has a postgraduate qualification at level 7 or above relevant to their area of enhanced practice, for example in wound care, diabetes plus respiratory and CVD, dementia, womens health and public health and population health management; is working at an enhanced level of practice as described in the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework; and works across the PCN, in services that enhance the core general practice offer to deliver the key responsibilities outlined in section B18.1 of the 24/25 DES; RGN with a minimum of 5 years post registration experience; Experience of teaching and assessing Cultural awareness; Ability to prioritise varied workloads to meet deadlines; Experience of dealing with all levels of staff; Evidence of ability to teach/disseminate knowledge and skills. Management qualification/experience Post registration qualification in one or more aspect of the management of chronic illness Service development role Teaching qualification Recent attendance on a leadership skills development programme Community/practice nurse qualification or equivalent experience Prescribing qualification
Research and clinical skills
In depth knowledge base in the management of patients with chronic illness and minor illness; Ability to maintain and monitor high standards of evidence-based care; Ability to direct and co-ordinate care working autonomously and collaboratively; Understanding of clinical governance issues; Evidence of improving the patients experience. Evidence of leading a service project at a practice level or equivalent Undertaking research or involvement in clinical research programmes Experience in writing clinical policies and protocols Counselling experience Team working and leadership
Evidence of self-motivation, the ability to work independently and an effective decision maker; Experience in working in partnerships and in collaboration with multi professional/agency teams; Evidence of team working, and organisational skills; Ability to manage change Knowledge and experience of National and Local NHS agenda/priorities. Effective team leadership Communication
Excellent communication (verbal, written, and IT).
Other Requirements
Problem solving approach Calm under reasonable pressure.
[1] Network contract DES: Contract specification 2026/27 PCN requirements and entitlements
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
has a degree in nursing or from a registered nurse degree apprenticeship RNDA; is registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council; has a postgraduate qualification at level 7 or above relevant to their area of enhanced practice, for example in wound care, diabetes plus respiratory and CVD, dementia, womens health and public health and population health management; is working at an enhanced level of practice as described in the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework; and works across the PCN, in services that enhance the core general practice offer to deliver the key responsibilities outlined in section B18.1 of the 24/25 DES; RGN with a minimum of 5 years post registration experience; Experience of teaching and assessing Cultural awareness; Ability to prioritise varied workloads to meet deadlines; Experience of dealing with all levels of staff; Evidence of ability to teach/disseminate knowledge and skills.
Desirable
Management qualification/experience Post registration qualification in one or more aspect of the management of chronic illness Service development role Teaching qualification Recent attendance on a leadership skills development programme Community/practice nurse qualification or equivalent experience Prescribing qualification
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Queensway Medical Centre
Address Olympic Way
Wellingborough
Northants
NN8 3QE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.queenswaymedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)