Long Term Conditions Nurse / ACP (Fixed Term)
- NHS
- Part Time
- Bridgwater
- Negotiable
Job Description
Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Long-term condition nurse or ACP.
This role will play a key role in delivering anticipatory, personalised care for patients living with long-term conditions and frailty across community and care home settings. With a clinical background in managing conditions such as diabetes, COPD, heart failure, and multimorbidity, the postholder will reduce avoidable deterioration, support independent living, and improve quality of life through holistic assessment, care coordination, and early intervention. Working within an integrated multidisciplinary team, the nurse will champion continuity, equity, and proactive planning particularly for vulnerable and housebound cohorts.
One of the main aims of the proactive care team is to help reduce unplanned hospital admissions and A&E attendances.
As an autonomous practitioner, the successful candidate will ideally be a non-medical prescriber, able to demonstrate critical thinking and decision-making relating to long term conditions.
We welcome applications from individuals who enjoy providing outstanding patient care, have a keen interest in being part of a team, striving to improve patient experience and outcomes, with excellent communication and IT skills.
We are also happy to consider applications from individuals who are already employed by other NHS organisations and explore secondment opportunities for the right candidate with that organisation.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Practice
- Identify and stratify patients with moderate to severe frailty using validated tools (e.g. eFI, Rockwood)
- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, including cognition, mobility, nutrition, and social support
- Apply specialist knowledge in managing long-term conditions, such as Diabetes, Respiratory Disease and/or cardiovascular conditions.
- Develop and review personalised care and support plans in collaboration with patients, families, and MDTs
- Monitor for early signs of deterioration and intervene to prevent crisis or hospital admission
- Facilitate advance care planning, DNACPR discussions, and end-of-life care coordination
Coordination & Collaboration
- Work closely with care home staff, community matrons, geriatricians, ARRS roles, and social care teams
- Participate in MDT meetings and contribute to integrated neighbourhood team (INT) working
- Liaise with voluntary sector partners and social prescribing link workers to address non-clinical needs
Quality & Improvement
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in shared care records and contribute to PCN dashboards
- Use data to identify equity gaps and target interventions for low-uptake or high-risk cohorts
- Contribute to service evaluation, patient feedback, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support education and training for care home staff and carers around frailty and LTC management
About us
Bridgwater Primary Care Network (PCN) is the largest PCN in Somerset with 9 GP practices, a health & wellbeing hub and a diverse population spread across town and rural locations.
As a PCN we are forward thinking, innovate and driven to deliver the best patient care for our population. This includes health population management, and this role ties in with supporting that and tracking the improvements we can make to patients lives.
The focus of the hub is preventative care and supporting self-care management to the population.
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job
Job Summary
Direct clinical involvement in long term condition/chronic disease management
Delivery of nursing care to patients in the practice population
Providing advice, support and liaison with other practice staff
Job description
Management of long term conditions which could include:
Frailty
Diabetes
Respiratory
- Asthma
- COPD
Enable individuals with long term conditions and their carers to make informed choices concerning their health and well being and to organise their own support, assistance and action and promoting self care
Support individuals with long term conditions and their carers to change their behaviour and to reduce the risk of complications
Manage programmes of care for patients with acute and chronic disease by planning and evaluating care
Work across boundaries and in partnership with primary and secondary care clinicians and social services, coordinating care promoting a multi-disciplinary approach.
Review prescribed medication and provide advice on all aspects of medicines management, within scope of practice. Refer to relevant clinicians where appropriate.
ConfidentialityThe post holder will maintain appropriate confidentiality of information relating to commercially sensitive matters regarding PCN business, and to personal information relating to members of staff and patients. The post holder will be expected to comply with all aspects of the Data Protection Act (1998).
Equality & DiversityBridgwater Bay PCN is committed to achieving equality of opportunity for all staff and for those who access services. You must work in accordance with equal opportunity policies/procedures and promote the equality and diversity agenda of the PCN.
SafeguardingAll employees have a duty for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Staff must be aware of the procedure for raising concerns about the welfare of anyone with whom they have contact.
Risk Management / Health and SafetyEmployees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, ensure that agreed safety procedures are carried out and maintain a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors.
Records Management The post holder has responsibility for the timely and accurate creation, maintenance and storage of records in accordance with policy, including email documents and regarding the Data Protection Act, The Freedom of Information Act and any other relevant statutory requirements.
Clinical Governance The post holder will be expected to participate in clinical governance activities to assist the PCN to provide high quality services.
Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infection The post holder is expected to comply with Infection Control Policies and conduct themselves at all times in such a manner as to minimise the risk of healthcare associated infection.
Policies & Procedures Employees are expected to follow policies, procedures and guidance as well as professional standards and guidelines.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
Desirable
- Diplomas in care of patients with Diabetes, asthma / copd
- Non medical prescribing qualification
Knowledge and Communication
Essential
- - understanding of proactive care and frailty models
- - strong communication skills
Desirable
- data interpretation for improved patient outcomes.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with patients to achieve goals specific to their health needs.
- Experience in helping patients to manage their long term conditions, specifically Diabetes and respiratory conditions
- Ability to liaise with the wider multidisciplinary team to help the patient achieve their goals.
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Experience in working in Primary care.
- Experience of EMIS and commonly used IT systems
- care home or community experience
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
Bridgwater Bay Primary Care Network
Address
Victoria Park Health & Wellbeing Hub
Victoria Park Drive
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 7AS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bridgwaterbayhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
