Job summaryThe Enhanced practice professional will use clinical decision making within a scope of practice, participate in decision making amongst the wider MDT and contribute specific knowledge of an area of practice. The Enhanced level of practice includes freedom to act. Practice is autonomous within the professional scope of practice.The post holder will have highly developed specialist skills and advanced knowledge in a specific area of interest. They will have significant clinical experience in their area of practice.Main duties of the jobAs an autonomous practitioner they will undertake independent consultations with patients attending with specific symptoms within the post holders specialist scope of practice. The will assess, examine, investigate, diagnose, treat and follow up patients within their scope of practice.About usAt North Cumbria Primary Care (NCPC), we are investing in new ways of working that improve access for patients, reduce unnecessary bureaucracy and create a more sustainable and rewarding working environment for our clinicians.James Street Group Practice is one of the largest practices in the region, serving over 33,000 patients.As a unique one-practice Primary Care Network, we are able to work closely together to design services around the needs of our local population and create genuine continuity of care for our patients.DetailsDate posted14 September 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary 46,315.88 to 50,586 a year based on full-time working- Salary dependant on experience ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference numberA4837-26-0021Job locationsJames StreetWorkingtonCumbriaCA14 2DLUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilities To provide a specialist and advanced professional contribution to the clinical management of patients attending within their specialist area. Use a combination of skills, knowledge, values and self-esteem to manage change and move beyond competency, moving from experienced to expert in area of specialism. Practice with autonomy and accountability. To assess selected patients taking a full comprehensible history, carrying out comprehensive clinical examinations, making diagnosis and provide treatment where necessary. To be responsible for the follow up of the patients under their care. Adhere to the NMC/ HCPC/ professional body Code: Standards of Conduct, Performance and ethics for nurses / professional body at all times. To undertake assessments for clinical risk within the service and ensure all staff are aware of responsibilities and related policies. To participate in the identification, development, implementation and dissemination of local clinical protocols, policies, procedures, guidelines relating to individualised specialist service; which includes their management ensuring clinical governance is maintained. Job description Job responsibilities To provide a specialist and advanced professional contribution to the clinical management of patients attending within their specialist area. Use a combination of skills, knowledge, values and self-esteem to manage change and move beyond competency, moving from experienced to expert in area of specialism. Practice with autonomy and accountability. To assess selected patients taking a full comprehensible history, carrying out comprehensive clinical examinations, making diagnosis and provide treatment where necessary. To be responsible for the follow up of the patients under their care. Adhere to the NMC/ HCPC/ professional body Code: Standards of Conduct, Performance and ethics for nurses / professional body at all times. To undertake assessments for clinical risk within the service and ensure all staff are aware of responsibilities and related policies. To participate in the identification, development, implementation and dissemination of local clinical protocols, policies, procedures, guidelines relating to individualised specialist service; which includes their management ensuring clinical governance is maintained.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialDegree level qualificationNMC/ HCPC registeredModules in: o Prescribing and hold a prescribing qualificationo Clinical assessment and consultation skills or equivalent masters module for example, mental health assessment and ManagementDesirableWorking independently and autonomously within their own scope of practice, assessing, diagnosis and treating undifferentiated conditions within their scope of specialist practice.Significant experience and qualifications related to their specialist area.Masters level qualifications in Prescribing and consultation and Physical Assessment modules at University. Specialist Skills EssentialCompetent in cervical cytology (smear taking)Competent in contraception implant insertion and removalCompetent in intrauterine contraception (coil) fitting and removalMenopause managementContraception management Person Specification Qualifications EssentialDegree level qualificationNMC/ HCPC registeredModules in: o Prescribing and hold a prescribing qualificationo Clinical assessment and consultation skills or equivalent masters module for example, mental health assessment and ManagementDesirableWorking independently and autonomously within their own scope of practice, assessing, diagnosis and treating undifferentiated conditions within their scope of specialist practice.Significant experience and qualifications related to their specialist area.Masters level qualifications in Prescribing and consultation and Physical Assessment modules at University. Specialist Skills EssentialCompetent in cervical cytology (smear taking)Competent in contraception implant insertion and removalCompetent in intrauterine contraception (coil) fitting and removalMenopause managementContraception managementDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameJames Street Group PracticeAddressJames StreetWorkingtonCumbriaCA14 2DLUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameJames Street Group PracticeAddressJames StreetWorkingtonCumbriaCA14 2DLUnited KingdomEmployer's website
Enhanced Practitioner- Women's Health in Workington employer: National Health Service
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