Enhanced Nurse - Women's Health

ob PurposeThe Enhanced Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health) will provide high-quality, evidence-based clinical care across Meir Primary Care Network, supporting improved patient access and delivering specialist Women's Health services. Working autonomously within professional competence, the post holder will assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients with a wide range of acute, minor illness and long-term conditions whilst leading dedicated Women's Health clinics. The role will contribute to improving health outcomes, reducing health inequalities and supporting the delivery of Primary Care Network objectives through collaborative multidisciplinary working. Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Practice • Undertake autonomous assessment, examination, diagnosis and management of patients presenting with acute illness, minor injury and long-term conditions. • Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans. • Independently prescribe medications (where qualified) in accordance with national guidance and local policies. • Request, interpret and act upon investigations including pathology and diagnostic tests. • Refer patients appropriately using local referral pathways. • Recognise and respond appropriately to deteriorating patients and medical emergencies. • Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical records using EMIS Web. Women's Health • Deliver specialist Women's Health clinics across the PCN. • Assess and manage menopause and perimenopause symptoms, providing evidence-based advice and treatment. • Provide contraceptive advice and management within competence. • Undertake cervical screening where appropriately trained. • Assess and manage common gynaecological conditions presenting in primary care. • Provide HRT initiation, monitoring and review in line with national guidance. • Promote women's health screening programmes and preventative healthcare. • Deliver patient education to support informed decision-making and self-management. Service Delivery • Work flexibly across six GP practices and the PCN Hub according to service need. • Support same-day access and routine clinical services. • Contribute to reducing GP workload by managing appropriate patient presentations independently. • Work collaboratively with GPs, practice nurses, pharmacists, care coordinators, social prescribers and the wider multidisciplinary team. • Participate in MDT discussions where appropriate. Quality, Governance and Improvement • Work within the NMC Code, ARRS requirements and PCN policies. • Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement and service evaluation. • Support implementation of national and local clinical guidance. • Maintain professional registration, mandatory training and continuing professional development. • Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal and revalidation. • Report incidents, significant events and safeguarding concerns in accordance with policy. Communication • Build effective working relationships across practices and partner organisations. • Communicate sensitively and effectively with patients, carers and colleagues. • Contribute to practice and PCN meetings as required. • Support health promotion and patient engagement initiatives. Information Governance • Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times. • Comply with Data Protection legislation, Information Governance requirements and PCN policies. • Maintain accurate electronic patient records and documentation. Professional Responsibilities • Practice within own scope of competence. • Maintain registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). • Maintain an Independent Prescribing qualification (if applicable). • Keep clinical knowledge and skills up to date through continuing professional development. • Act as a role model for evidence-based practice and patient-centred care. General Responsibilities • Work flexibly to meet the operational needs of the PCN. • Promote equality, diversity and inclusion. • Maintain health and safety standards. • Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade and nature of the post as reasonably requested. Job description Job responsibilities ob PurposeThe Enhanced Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health) will provide high-quality, evidence-based clinical care across Meir Primary Care Network, supporting improved patient access and delivering specialist Women's Health services. Working autonomously within professional competence, the post holder will assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients with a wide range of acute, minor illness and long-term conditions whilst leading dedicated Women's Health clinics. The role will contribute to improving health outcomes, reducing health inequalities and supporting the delivery of Primary Care Network objectives through collaborative multidisciplinary working. Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Practice • Undertake autonomous assessment, examination, diagnosis and management of patients presenting with acute illness, minor injury and long-term conditions. • Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans. • Independently prescribe medications (where qualified) in accordance with national guidance and local policies. • Request, interpret and act upon investigations including pathology and diagnostic tests. • Refer patients appropriately using local referral pathways. • Recognise and respond appropriately to deteriorating patients and medical emergencies. • Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical records using EMIS Web. Women's Health • Deliver specialist Women's Health clinics across the PCN. • Assess and manage menopause and perimenopause symptoms, providing evidence-based advice and treatment. • Provide contraceptive advice and management within competence. • Undertake cervical screening where appropriately trained. • Assess and manage common gynaecological conditions presenting in primary care. • Provide HRT initiation, monitoring and review in line with national guidance. • Promote women's health screening programmes and preventative healthcare. • Deliver patient education to support informed decision-making and self-management. Service Delivery • Work flexibly across six GP practices and the PCN Hub according to service need. • Support same-day access and routine clinical services. • Contribute to reducing GP workload by managing appropriate patient presentations independently. • Work collaboratively with GPs, practice nurses, pharmacists, care coordinators, social prescribers and the wider multidisciplinary team. • Participate in MDT discussions where appropriate. Quality, Governance and Improvement • Work within the NMC Code, ARRS requirements and PCN policies. • Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement and service evaluation. • Support implementation of national and local clinical guidance. • Maintain professional registration, mandatory training and continuing professional development. • Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal and revalidation. • Report incidents, significant events and safeguarding concerns in accordance with policy. Communication • Build effective working relationships across practices and partner organisations. • Communicate sensitively and effectively with patients, carers and colleagues. • Contribute to practice and PCN meetings as required. • Support health promotion and patient engagement initiatives. Information Governance • Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times. • Comply with Data Protection legislation, Information Governance requirements and PCN policies. • Maintain accurate electronic patient records and documentation. Professional Responsibilities • Practice within own scope of competence. • Maintain registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). • Maintain an Independent Prescribing qualification (if applicable). • Keep clinical knowledge and skills up to date through continuing professional development. • Act as a role model for evidence-based practice and patient-centred care. General Responsibilities • Work flexibly to meet the operational needs of the PCN. • Promote equality, diversity and inclusion. • Maintain health and safety standards. • Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade and nature of the post as reasonably requested.