Job Description

About Alliance for Better Care CIC

Alliance for Better Care (ABC) is a GP Federation uniting 77 NHS GP member practices across 98 sites within 24 Primary Care Networks in Sussex and Surrey. We support our Primary Care colleagues - and their patients - to transform how healthcare is delivered in their communities.

We work closely with GP Practices, PCNs, Hospitals, Community Organisations, and the Third Sector. These vital partnerships enable us to deliver a truly integrated approach that offers the support and expertise needed to effectively serve our populations.

Overvie

More about our organisation: www.allianceforbettercare.org

Our Values

We innovate -

if we can do something better, we should.

We are honest -

even when it is difficult.

We care -

and put the patient first.

We are inclusive -

we listen and we act.

We deliver -

and we're known to like a challenge!

Services that ABC Provide

Anti-Viral COVID medication (nMABs) Anticipatory Care APC ARI Paeds Hubs Enhanced Access Refugee and Asylum Seeker Support Urgent Primary Care Support Vaccination Programme Wound Care Service

Supervision

Regular supervisions on a one-to-one basis including an annual formal appraisal will be held with a line manager. If you are in a patient-facing role, you will also receive regular Clinical Supervisions with a Clinical Supervisor.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Access to NHS pension Bespoke training programme Cycle to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Enhanced maternity pay NHS discounts Leadership Development Programme Salary sacrifice schemes - technology and electric vehicle Opportunities for secondments

Job summary

As a registered nurse with post registration experience of general practice and clinical education, your main areas of responsibility are to:

Promote excellence in clinical practice within General Practice, with a primary aim to position General Practice as an appealing environment for nurses. This includes developing innovative pathways for nurses and Nursing Associates to enter and advance within the speciality, including Apprenticeships. Support the development and sustainability of networks to support nurses, student nursing associates (SNA) and nursing associates to develop a community of practice, reduce isolation and vulnerability of their roles Raise awareness and promote the role of the Nursing Associate (NA) role and the benefits the role can play in practices and PCN's Increasing pre-reg activity with the use of innovative placement models and placement timetables working with stakeholders including universities and placement providers Supporting practice-based educators to feel confident in their roles Supporting newly registered nurses in their roles in general practice (this may include preceptorship and New to Primary Care programmes) Undertake clinical teaching and assessment for the Student Nursing Associate to support the successful completion of their programme if required and Nursing Associates (NA) to support their continuous professional development To utilise feedback as a means to enhance the student experience, boost engagement and retention, inform workforce planning, and increase nursing student placements. To work with colleagues to develop resources for primary care employers and non-registered staff which will be supported by a clear engagement plan. Resources should also guide non- registered staff on their career pathway. Support Registered nurses new to the specialism with their development and smooth transition into General Practice in alignment with established New to Primary Care and Preceptorship Programmes

Primary duties and areas of responsibility

To help drive recruitment of internal and external candidates such as student nursing associates, this will include the support and promotion of ARRS scheme to employers Attend relevant employer and sector groups to raise the profile of the SNA and NA role acting as a key resource for colleagues Signpost potential candidates to appropriate information needed to meet the educational requirements for their desired course. For example, functional skills (Maths and English), and any additional requirements for university entry criteria You will work alongside learners in a coaching and mentoring capacity to promote best practice, to motivate and inspire staff to achieve their best and promote a positive learning culture within General Practice Encourage the development of practice placements alongside innovative models and supervision options to increase capacity and the numbers supported In the absence of an existing preceptorship or New to Primary Care Programme accessible for NA's new to general practice, the postholder will support the delivery of a sustainable preceptorship model fit for purpose Identify and support the training needs for staff new to nursing in general practice, providing individual action learning plans, alongside established support programmes Work closely with colleagues to develop communication networks and close working with practice managers, practice placement areas and universities supporting the SNA programmes in line with existing comms strategies Advocating to improve patient care and having the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively are essential. Collect relevant data, providing reports needed to evaluate the project rolece in patients' lives.

Person specification:

Qualifications:

A Registered Nurse with post registration experience in General Practice - essential Experience as a clinical educator and/or a good understanding of pre-registration nurse education - essential Leadership Training Qualification - desirable Teaching Qualification - desirable

Experience:

Recent experience in or relevant connection and substantial understanding of General Practice nursing - essential Experience of teaching and assessing learners in practice - essential Experience of leading, motivating and developing other nurses - desirable Experience of supporting and assessing trainee nursing associates - desirable

Skills & abilities:

Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills - essential Excellent communication skills - verbal and written- essential Excellent Clinical skills- essential An effective communicator - essential Committed to the development of General Practice education- essential Caring and compassionate- essential Knowledge of Apprenticeships - desirable
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 43,784.91-46,464.90 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Horley, RH6 7BL

Application deadline: 20/01/2026