Job summary

Shape the Future of Neighbourhood Health

Are you an experienced Nurse Prescriber looking for an opportunity to work differently?

We are seeking a highly motivated Neighbourhood Health Practitioner (Prescriber) to join our developing Neighbourhood Health Team and play a key role in delivering the NHS vision of providing more proactive, personalised care closer to home through integrated neighbourhood services. This role supports the NHS neighbourhood health model, which aims to improve outcomes through multidisciplinary working, prevention, population health management and reducing health inequalities.

This is an exciting opportunity for an Enhanced Nurse who is passionate about complex care management, clinical leadership and integrated working across health, social care and community services.

Main duties of the job

As a Neighbourhood Health Practitioner, you will work autonomously across primary care and community settings, providing advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prescribing for patients with complex health needs.

You will have a pivotal leadership role within our Neighbourhood Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), providing clinical oversight for patients identified through population health management, risk stratification, frailty pathways and proactive case management.

Working closely with Care Coordinators, GPs, community services, social care, mental health teams and voluntary sector partners, you will help ensure patients receive coordinated, person-centred care that improves outcomes and reduces avoidable hospital admissions.

What You'll Be Doing

Providing expert clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prescribing.

Leading clinical discussions within neighbourhood MDT meetings.

Providing clinical oversight of patients with complex and multiple long-term conditions.

Supporting proactive management of frailty, multimorbidity and high-intensity service users.

Providing clinical support and supervision to Care Coordinators managing complex patient cohorts.

Developing and reviewing personalised care and treatment plans.

Using population health intelligence to identify patients requiring early intervention.

Reducing health inequalities through proactive, community-based care.

Leading quality improvement initiatives and service development projects.

About us

Rayleigh and District Primary Care Network (PCN) is made up of 6 surgeries who have 56,437 registered patients. Our vision is to work in partnership with our colleagues and patients to provide the best primary care services in the community.

Why join us?

Join a dynamic and supportive network of local GP practices committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care.

• Be part of a forward-thinking team that embraces new ideas and technologies to improve patient care.
• Work in a collaborative and nurturing environment where your professional growth is encouraged.
• Make a real difference in the lives of our patients and the wider community.
• Work as part of a wider multidisciplinary clinical team made up of clinical pharmacists, paramedics, nurse associates, pharmacy technicians and many more!

All of our PCN staff are employed by GP Healthcare Alliance (GPHA). GPHA values staff and can offer:

• NHS pension;
• A supportive and friendly working environment;
• Flexible working hours;
• Peer support;
• Support with training and development;
• 38 days annual leave per year, including bank holidays (pro rota);
• Reimbursement for parking and travel expenses for attending meetings/off site sessions.

Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£51,846 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A1852-26-0020

Job locations

Rayleigh PCN

Audley Mills

57 Eastwood Road

Rayleigh

Essex

SS6 7JF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Neighbourhood Health Practitioner (Prescriber) is an Enhanced Nurse working autonomously within a multidisciplinary neighbourhood health team to deliver proactive, person-centred, population-focused care for individuals, families and communities.

The post holder will support delivery of the NHS Neighbourhood Health model through the provision of enhanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing, care coordination, prevention, health promotion and long-term condition management. The role will contribute to reducing health inequalities, improving population health outcomes, supporting independence and delivering care closer to home through integrated working with primary care, community services, social care, mental health services and voluntary sector partners.

As an Independent Prescriber, the post holder will provide expert clinical leadership, oversight and management of patients with complex health needs, ensuring coordinated care, effective MDT working and timely intervention to improve outcomes and reduce avoidable hospital admissions.

The post holder will provide clinical leadership and oversight of the Neighbourhood MDT, supporting Care Coordinators and other members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver proactive, coordinated care for patients with complex needs.

Key responsibilities

Clinical Practice

Undertake comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment and review of patients presenting with acute, chronic and complex health needs.

Independently prescribe medicines and treatments within professional competence and scope of practice.

Develop, implement and evaluate personalised care and treatment plans.

Deliver enhanced specialist nursing care within areas of expertise including:

o Wound care

o Diabetes

o Respiratory disease

o Cardiovascular disease

o Dementia

o Women's health

o Public health

o Population health management

Manage individuals with multiple long-term conditions, frailty and complex care needs.

Undertake home visits and community-based assessments as appropriate.

Support anticipatory care planning, personalised care and shared decision-making.

Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.

Neighbourhood MDT Clinical Leadership and Care Coordination Oversight

Provide clinical leadership within neighbourhood multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.

Lead clinical discussions relating to risk stratification, population health management, frailty, complex care and proactive case management.

Act as the lead clinician for patients identified through neighbourhood MDT processes, ensuring appropriate assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing and follow-up.

Maintain clinical oversight of patients requiring coordinated multidisciplinary interventions.

Provide clinical oversight of care plans developed through MDT discussions to ensure they remain clinically appropriate, person-centred and outcome focused.

Ensure agreed MDT actions are implemented, monitored and evaluated.

Provide professional and clinical support to Care Coordinators managing patients with complex health, frailty and social care needs.

Support Care Coordinators to identify clinical deterioration, escalating risk and safeguarding concerns, ensuring timely review and intervention.

Act as a readily accessible clinical resource for Care Coordinators and wider neighbourhood team members.

Lead multidisciplinary reviews for patients with complex needs, multimorbidity, frailty and high healthcare utilisation.

Support continuity of care through ongoing clinical oversight of patients discussed through neighbourhood MDT processes.

Promote integrated working across primary care, community services, mental health services, social care and voluntary sector organisations.

Contribute to reducing avoidable admissions and improving patient outcomes through proactive neighbourhood-based care.

Population Health and Neighbourhood Health Development

Support the development and delivery of neighbourhood-based models of care.

Use population health intelligence and risk stratification tools to identify patients requiring proactive intervention.

Contribute to reducing health inequalities and improving access to services for underserved populations.

Promote prevention, self-management, health education and wellbeing.

Support early intervention and prevention initiatives across neighbourhood populations.

Contribute to the development of integrated pathways that improve outcomes and patient experience.

Personalised Care and Patient Support

Empower individuals to manage their own health and wellbeing wherever appropriate.

Support treatment adherence through education, coaching and personalised care approaches.

Work collaboratively with carers and families involved in patient care.

Signpost and refer patients to appropriate community, voluntary sector and personalised care services.

Provide holistic support to individuals with complex physical, mental health and social care needs.

Leadership, Education and Service Improvement

Act as a senior clinical role model within the neighbourhood team.

Provide mentorship, supervision and support to registered nurses, nursing associates, healthcare support workers, apprentices and students.

Contribute to workforce development and succession planning.

Support implementation of evidence-based practice and national clinical standards.

Lead or contribute to quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits and service evaluation.

Support service redesign and innovation to improve patient outcomes and experience.

Participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision.

Maintain own professional development and support colleagues with learning and development activities.

Lead patient Clinical Education sessions and community outreach sessions.

Communication

Communicate effectively across a wide range of channels and with a wide range of individuals, the public, health, and social care professionals, maintaining the focus of communication on delivering and improving health and care services.

Demonstrate those inter-personal skills that promote clarity, compassion, empathy, respect, and trust.

Contribute to team success and challenge others constructively.

Communicate with individuals, carers, and other visitors in a courteous and helpful manner, whilst being mindful that there may be barriers to understanding.

Report to appropriate registered care professional information received from the individuals, carers, and members of the team.

Ensure all patient related information is treated sensitively and always adhere to the principals of confidentiality.

Report any accidents or incidents and raise any concerns as per organisational policy.

Ensure clear, concise, accurate and legible records and all communication is maintained in relation to care delivered adhering to local and national guidance.

Ensure ability to manage electronic records system taking cognisance of need to protect access (ID, passwords, swipe cards).

Health, safety, and security

• Use the personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines.
• Identify the risks involved in work activities and undertake them in a way that manages the risks.

Quality

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk in the care of patients.
• Ensure own actions are consistent with clinical governance systems.
• Practice in accordance with agreed standards of care.
• Enable patients to access appropriate professionals in the team.
• Know the practice's policies, especially the whistle-blowing policy, available in the practice staff handbook.
• Be able to manage your own time effectively.

Equality and diversity

• Act in ways that recognise the importance of people's rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with procedures.
• Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients and carers.
• Understand basic legal and communication issues regarding child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour.

Information processes

• Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion using manual or computer systems as appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality or information relating to patients, relatives, staff, and the practice.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous electronic patient records on SystmOne.
• Take the necessary precautions when transmitting information.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend annual updates and mandatory training as required.
• Maintain necessary requirements to support NMC revalidation.
• Highlight any gaps in knowledge/training needs to their line manager to allow them the opportunity to offer support to fulfil the duties of this post.

Act in a manner that safeguards children and/or vulnerable adults as applicable to the role.

• Work in line with organisational policies and procedural guidelines.

Clinical governance

Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and legally compliant clinical records.

Ensure all care is delivered in accordance with NMC standards, organisational policies and clinical governance requirements.

Participate in incident reporting, risk management and learning from events.

Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with information governance requirements.

Ensure safe management and transportation of patient-identifiable information and smartcards.

Complete all mandatory training and maintain professional competencies.

Maintain compliance with NMC revalidation requirements.

Work in accordance with safeguarding policies and procedures for children and adults.

Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of practice.

Job description Job responsibilities The Neighbourhood Health Practitioner (Prescriber) is an Enhanced Nurse working autonomously within a multidisciplinary neighbourhood health team to deliver proactive, person-centred, population-focused care for individuals, families and communities.The post holder will support delivery of the NHS Neighbourhood Health model through the provision of enhanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing, care coordination, prevention, health promotion and long-term condition management. The role will contribute to reducing health inequalities, improving population health outcomes, supporting independence and delivering care closer to home through integrated working with primary care, community services, social care, mental health services and voluntary sector partners.As an Independent Prescriber, the post holder will provide expert clinical leadership, oversight and management of patients with complex health needs, ensuring coordinated care, effective MDT working and timely intervention to improve outcomes and reduce avoidable hospital admissions.The post holder will provide clinical leadership and oversight of the Neighbourhood MDT, supporting Care Coordinators and other members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver proactive, coordinated care for patients with complex needs.Key responsibilitiesClinical Practice Undertake comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment and review of patients presenting with acute, chronic and complex health needs. Independently prescribe medicines and treatments within professional competence and scope of practice. Develop, implement and evaluate personalised care and treatment plans. Deliver enhanced specialist nursing care within areas of expertise including: o Wound careo Diabeteso Respiratory diseaseo Cardiovascular diseaseo Dementiao Women's healtho Public healtho Population health management Manage individuals with multiple long-term conditions, frailty and complex care needs. Undertake home visits and community-based assessments as appropriate. Support anticipatory care planning, personalised care and shared decision-making. Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.Neighbourhood MDT Clinical Leadership and Care Coordination Oversight Provide clinical leadership within neighbourhood multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings. Lead clinical discussions relating to risk stratification, population health management, frailty, complex care and proactive case management. Act as the lead clinician for patients identified through neighbourhood MDT processes, ensuring appropriate assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing and follow-up. Maintain clinical oversight of patients requiring coordinated multidisciplinary interventions. Provide clinical oversight of care plans developed through MDT discussions to ensure they remain clinically appropriate, person-centred and outcome focused. Ensure agreed MDT actions are implemented, monitored and evaluated. Provide professional and clinical support to Care Coordinators managing patients with complex health, frailty and social care needs. Support Care Coordinators to identify clinical deterioration, escalating risk and safeguarding concerns, ensuring timely review and intervention. Act as a readily accessible clinical resource for Care Coordinators and wider neighbourhood team members. Lead multidisciplinary reviews for patients with complex needs, multimorbidity, frailty and high healthcare utilisation. Support continuity of care through ongoing clinical oversight of patients discussed through neighbourhood MDT processes. Promote integrated working across primary care, community services, mental health services, social care and voluntary sector organisations. Contribute to reducing avoidable admissions and improving patient outcomes through proactive neighbourhood-based care.Population Health and Neighbourhood Health Development Support the development and delivery of neighbourhood-based models of care. Use population health intelligence and risk stratification tools to identify patients requiring proactive intervention. Contribute to reducing health inequalities and improving access to services for underserved populations. Promote prevention, self-management, health education and wellbeing. Support early intervention and prevention initiatives across neighbourhood populations. Contribute to the development of integrated pathways that improve outcomes and patient experience.Personalised Care and Patient Support Empower individuals to manage their own health and wellbeing wherever appropriate. Support treatment adherence through education, coaching and personalised care approaches. Work collaboratively with carers and families involved in patient care. Signpost and refer patients to appropriate community, voluntary sector and personalised care services. Provide holistic support to individuals with complex physical, mental health and social care needs.Leadership, Education and Service Improvement Act as a senior clinical role model within the neighbourhood team. Provide mentorship, supervision and support to registered nurses, nursing associates, healthcare support workers, apprentices and students. Contribute to workforce development and succession planning. Support implementation of evidence-based practice and national clinical standards. Lead or contribute to quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits and service evaluation. Support service redesign and innovation to improve patient outcomes and experience. Participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision. Maintain own professional development and support colleagues with learning and development activities. Lead patient Clinical Education sessions and community outreach sessions. Communication Communicate effectively across a wide range of channels and with a wide range of individuals, the public, health, and social care professionals, maintaining the focus of communication on delivering and improving health and care services. Demonstrate those inter-personal skills that promote clarity, compassion, empathy, respect, and trust. Contribute to team success and challenge others constructively. Communicate with individuals, carers, and other visitors in a courteous and helpful manner, whilst being mindful that there may be barriers to understanding. Report to appropriate registered care professional information received from the individuals, carers, and members of the team. Ensure all patient related information is treated sensitively and always adhere to the principals of confidentiality. Report any accidents or incidents and raise any concerns as per organisational policy. Ensure clear, concise, accurate and legible records and all communication is maintained in relation to care delivered adhering to local and national guidance. Ensure ability to manage electronic records system taking cognisance of need to protect access (ID, passwords, swipe cards).Health, safety, and security Use the personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines. Identify the risks involved in work activities and undertake them in a way that manages the risks. Quality Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk in the care of patients. Ensure own actions are consistent with clinical governance systems. Practice in accordance with agreed standards of care. Enable patients to access appropriate professionals in the team. Know the practice's policies, especially the whistle-blowing policy, available in the practice staff handbook. Be able to manage your own time effectively. Equality and diversity Act in ways that recognise the importance of people's rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with procedures. Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients and carers. Understand basic legal and communication issues regarding child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour. Information processes Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion using manual or computer systems as appropriate. Maintain confidentiality or information relating to patients, relatives, staff, and the practice. Maintain accurate and contemporaneous electronic patient records on SystmOne. Take the necessary precautions when transmitting information. Duties and Responsibilities: Attend annual updates and mandatory training as required. Maintain necessary requirements to support NMC revalidation. Highlight any gaps in knowledge/training needs to their line manager to allow them the opportunity to offer support to fulfil the duties of this post. Act in a manner that safeguards children and/or vulnerable adults as applicable to the role. Work in line with organisational policies and procedural guidelines. Clinical governance Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and legally compliant clinical records. Ensure all care is delivered in accordance with NMC standards, organisational policies and clinical governance requirements. Participate in incident reporting, risk management and learning from events. Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with information governance requirements. Ensure safe management and transportation of patient-identifiable information and smartcards. Complete all mandatory training and maintain professional competencies. Maintain compliance with NMC revalidation requirements. Work in accordance with safeguarding policies and procedures for children and adults. Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of practice.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Currently working at an Enhanced Level of Practice as described within the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework.
• Experience in management of long-term conditions e.g., asthma, COPD, Diabetes, hypertension, asthma, CHD in primary or community care.
• Significant post-registration experience in primary care, community services, elderly care, frailty, or long-term condition management.
• Previous experience of leading and developing a nursing team.
• Understanding and knowledge of policy developments related to the delivery of primary care services, clinical governance and Quality and Outcomes Framework.
• Knowledge of national standards that inform practice (e.g., National Service Frameworks, NICE guidelines etc).
• Understanding of their accountability arising from the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2004) and medico-legal aspects of the Nurse Practitioner role.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation and understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans.
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate.
• Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise.
• Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers.
• Courteous, respectful, and helpful always.
• Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact.
• Ability to move between sites working across health and social care as required by the needs of the development programme.
• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities.
• Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing (Making Every Contact Count).
• Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely.
• Time management and ability to prioritise workload.

Desirable

• Good working knowledge of the GP Clinical System (SystmOne).

Qualifications

Essential

• QualificationsRegistered Nurse Degree and with an active NMC license to practice.
• Postgraduate qualification at level 7 in a relevant specialist area (minor illness, wound care, diabetes, respiratory, cardiovascular disease, dementia, womens health, public health, population health management).
• V300 non-medical prescribing qualification.
• Accredited training in Chronic Disease Management
• Currently working at an Enhanced Level of Practice as described within the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework.

Desirable

• Post graduate diploma or degree (Primary Care)
• Cervical Cytology Qualification
• Management/Clinical Leadership qualification or equivalent experience.
• NMCs Academic Assessors, Practice Supervisors and Practice Assessors accreditations.

Clinical Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Immunisations (flu, routine, childhood, B12, travel)
• Wound Care / Treatment of small injuries / Removal of sutures & staples
• Womens health (Cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
• Understanding of frailty, dementia, end-of-life care, safeguarding, and capacity assessments.
• Knowledge and understanding of the NHS Neighbourhood Health Framework Principles.
• Knowledge and understanding of health inequalities and inclusion health principles.

Person Specification Experience Essential Currently working at an Enhanced Level of Practice as described within the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework. Experience in management of long-term conditions e.g., asthma, COPD, Diabetes, hypertension, asthma, CHD in primary or community care. Significant post-registration experience in primary care, community services, elderly care, frailty, or long-term condition management. Previous experience of leading and developing a nursing team. Understanding and knowledge of policy developments related to the delivery of primary care services, clinical governance and Quality and Outcomes Framework. Knowledge of national standards that inform practice (e.g., National Service Frameworks, NICE guidelines etc). Understanding of their accountability arising from the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2004) and medico-legal aspects of the Nurse Practitioner role. Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation and understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans. Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate. Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise. Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers. Courteous, respectful, and helpful always. Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact. Ability to move between sites working across health and social care as required by the needs of the development programme. Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities. Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing (Making Every Contact Count). Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely. Time management and ability to prioritise workload. Desirable Good working knowledge of the GP Clinical System (SystmOne). Qualifications Essential QualificationsRegistered Nurse Degree and with an active NMC license to practice. Postgraduate qualification at level 7 in a relevant specialist area (minor illness, wound care, diabetes, respiratory, cardiovascular disease, dementia, womens health, public health, population health management). V300 non-medical prescribing qualification. Accredited training in Chronic Disease Management Currently working at an Enhanced Level of Practice as described within the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework. Desirable Post graduate diploma or degree (Primary Care) Cervical Cytology Qualification Management/Clinical Leadership qualification or equivalent experience. NMCs Academic Assessors, Practice Supervisors and Practice Assessors accreditations. Clinical Knowledge & Skills Essential Immunisations (flu, routine, childhood, B12, travel) Wound Care / Treatment of small injuries / Removal of sutures & staples Womens health (Cervical cytology, contraception, etc.) Understanding of frailty, dementia, end-of-life care, safeguarding, and capacity assessments. Knowledge and understanding of the NHS Neighbourhood Health Framework Principles. Knowledge and understanding of health inequalities and inclusion health principles.

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).

Additional information 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

GP Healthcare Alliance

Address

Rayleigh PCN

Audley Mills

57 Eastwood Road

Rayleigh

Essex

SS6 7JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.gphealthcarealliance.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

GP Healthcare Alliance

Address

Rayleigh PCN

Audley Mills

57 Eastwood Road

Rayleigh

Essex

SS6 7JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.gphealthcarealliance.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

GP Healthcare Alliance, a federation of GP practices in Castle Point and Rochford, is partnering with local Primary Care Networks (PCNs) to support the delivery of the NHS England Direct Enhanced Service DES Contract.

We are seeking to recruit a General Practitioner (GP) to work alongside member practices within the Canvey Island Primary Care Network (PCN).

This is a part-time position (22.5 hours per week) working Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, covering Canvey PCN, which consists of the following practices:

Canvey Village Surgery

Oaklands Surgery

The Community Practice

The Island Surgery

The Surgery, Hawkesbury Road

Third Avenue Surgery

This role will be a core member of the multidisciplinary team, working alongside:

Advanced Clinical Practitioners

Clinical Pharmacists

Paramedics

Pharmacy Technicians

Physician Associates

Mental Health Practitioners

Home visiting team

Main duties of the job

Conduct patient consultations in a clinic setting as a hub model for member practices aligned to the PCN.

Diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of health conditions.

Conducting home visits for patients who are unable to attend the clinic due to mobility issues or severe illness if cover is not available under the home visiting team.

Participate in multidisciplinary (MDT) meetings and maintain effective relationships with multi-professional colleagues across services, including community palliative care, district nurses, specialist nurses, mental health, and social care teams.

Contribute to and oversee clinical developments within Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) steering group meetings, working collaboratively with PCN members.

Work autonomously and collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.

Ensure the highest standards of clinical excellence.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.

Participate in Clinical Supervision and peer support sessions.

Engage in continuous professional development and training opportunities.

About us

GP Healthcare Alliance is an exciting place to work and offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people. We positively encourage applications from all areas, regardless of age, gender disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.

We are committed to ensuring people who work with us have a good working life and a good work life/home life balance.

Our PCNs are dynamic and forward-thinking, committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services to our community. Our teams are passionate about innovation and excellence in patient care. You will play a key role in shaping services, influencing change, and improving outcomes for patients across the network.

What we offer:

Annual WTE Salary £85,714 (pro rata for part time).

22.5 hours per week. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Fixed term contract for 1 year

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time).

NHS Pension.

Travel expenses for activities undertaken during working hours.

15-minute consultations and administrative slots within your clinical session.

Clinical Supervision and Peer Support.

Access to Training and Education for CPD development.

Support from skilled administrative and management team.

Job summary

GP Healthcare Alliance are seeking an experienced and motivated Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor to join our training team. The postholder will be responsible for the delivery of BLS training to clinical and non-clinical staff in line with Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) guidelines at various locations. This role is key to ensuring staff are competent and confident in responding to life-threatening emergencies in healthcare and community settings.

The position will be a zero hour contract with hours to be discussed

Main duties of the job

Deliver high-quality BLS training sessions, including adult, paediatric, and neonatal CPR, use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs), management of choking and anaphylaxis, using adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs).

Facilitate practical training, skills assessments, and scenario-based learning in accordance with Resuscitation Council UK standards.

Maintain accurate records of training attendance, certification, and staff compliance.

Contribute to the development and review of training materials, ensuring up-to-date evidence-based practice.

Support the wider clinical education team in the delivery of mandatory training programmes.

Participate in audits, evaluations, and quality improvement projects related to resuscitation training.

Maintain and monitor resuscitation equipment used during training, ensuring functionality and cleanliness.

About us

GP Healthcare Alliance is an exciting place to work and offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people. We positively encourage applications from all areas, regardless of age, gender disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.

We are committed to ensuring people who work with us have a good working life and a good work life/home life balance.

You will play a key role in shaping services, influencing change, and improving outcomes across the network.

What we offer:

Competitive salary (depending on experience, pro rata for part-time).

Travel expenses for activities undertaken during working hours.

Support from skilled administrative and management team.

Job summary

Rochford Primary Care Network has a fantastic opportunity for a healthcare assistant, on a part time basis, to work within their population health team, and assist the practice to support their PCN colleagues.

Working under the direct supervision of the population health practitioner, the post-holder will work within their own competencies and will be expected to conduct clinical aspects of NHS Health Checks.

Main duties of the job

Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct NHS health checks, new patient health checks & over 40 health checks.
• Conduct baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure etc recording findings accurately.
• Conduct Body Mass Index (BMI) checks.
• Help raise awareness of health & well-being & how it can be promoted, providing advice to patients.
• Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies and encourage principles of self-care.
• Deliver opportunistic health promotion & lifestyle advice.
• Support the practitioner with the management of chronic diseases in a community-based setting.
• Record & assess blood pressure and hypertension.
• Screen & signpost Dementia.
• Give accurate & appropriate information to patients and groups within own competencies.
• Work to address health disparities within the community by advocating for equitable access to healthcare & public health resources.
• Assist in planning & executing health promotion campaigns & initiatives, including health screenings & awareness events.

Please see job description attached for further information.

About us

Rochford PCN priorities include:

• Addressing health inequalities at a local level by using data & local intelligence through partnership with local Wellbeing Link Coordinators to reduce social isolation.
• Enhancing our staff & wellbeing by upskilling our local workforce to make general practice an attractive place to work. Supporting our staff to have access to relevant training & development opportunities so that they are continuing to improve the care that they are providing to patients.
• Improving patients access to various different services in their local community to ensure that they have the right care at the right time with the right professional.
• Supporting our member practices & the local population with recovering from the long term effects of COVID-19.

All of our PCN staff are employed by GP Healthcare Alliance (GPHA). GPHA values staff & can offer:

• NHS pension.
• A supportive & friendly working environment.
• Flexible working hours.
• Peer support.
• Support with training & development.
• Reimbursement for parking & travel expenses for attending meetings/off site sessions.

All flexible offers and working arrangements will be considered.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.