Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Practice
Nurse to join our forward thinking and patient focused primary care team. As
Lead Practice Nurse, you will play a key leadership role in the delivery and
development of high-quality nursing services within the practice.
You will be
responsible for overseeing the nursing team, developing staff potential,
and motivating your team through mentoring, appraisals and learning events. You
will contribute to quality improvement initiatives and ensure clinical
excellence.
This is a pivotal role that combines hands-on clinical practice,
leadership and service co-ordination. While previous leadership experience is desirable,
we also welcome applications from experienced practice nurses who are ready to
take the next step in their career. For the right candidate this can be a
developmental role with support to transition into leadership.
Main duties of the job
Provide clinical leadership & direction to the nursing team, ensuring high
standards of patient care are consistently delivered. Supervise, mentor and
support the practice nursing team, identifying training and support needs to
support ongoing professional development.
Coordinate and lead the delivery of a wide range of nursing services, including
chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD), immunisations, wound
care, cervical screening, and health promotion.
Ensure compliance with current clinical guidelines, infection control policies,
and national/local protocols. Contribute to audits & risk assessments
Deliver holistic, evidence-based care tailored to individual patient needs,
ensuring safeguarding, dignity, and respect at all times.
Work collaboratively with GPs, other clinical staff, and external health and
social care partners to ensure integrated, high-quality care.
Maintain accurate, comprehensive clinical records using appropriate systems (SystmOne),
ensuring data protection and confidentiality.
Support the development and implementation of practice policies, protocols, and
procedures in line with best practice and regulatory requirements.
Take a lead role in managing and reviewing patients with long-term conditions,
using data and recall systems to support proactive care.
About us
High Street Surgery is a well-established, forward-thinking
GP practice delivering high-quality care to a diverse patient population of
approximately 12,000. We are a proud training practice, actively involved in
the development of future GPs and healthcare professionals through our
supportive, education-focused environment.
We are pleased to hold a Good rating from the Care
Quality Commission (CQC), reflecting our commitment to safe, effective, and
responsive care. This rating is a testament to our high standards and patient-first approach.
Our practice is built on a foundation of positive culture
and teamwork. We promote an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative working
environment where staff are supported, valued, and encouraged to grow
professionally. Open communication, shared learning, and staff wellbeing are
central to how we operate day to day. High Street Surgery employs 38 staff
members including both clinical and non clinical staff.
With a wide range of services including chronic disease
management, preventative care, minor surgery, and health promotion, The Surgery
is dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care that meets the
needs of our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support the development of others to maximise staff
potential in the team.
Identify the potential for service developments, risk and
deficits and inform practice manager making recommendations based on specialist
knowledge
Undertake one-to-ones, appraisals, regular Practice Nurse
and HCA meetings, clinical education, and other practice-wide learning events
and meetings.
To provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance
with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
As the Clinical lead, you will have overall line management
responsibility for the Practice Nursing Team
Play a key role in our clinical governance and overall
practice management team.
Act as a clinical leader in the delivery of practice
nursing services to patients, ensuring that the needs of the patient are the
priority.
Attend regular practice meetings.
Lead the nursing team in the planning and implementation of
local guidelines, protocols, and standards, as well as local projects or
initiatives.
Ensure health and safety and infection control are high
priorities, supported by other members of the team.
Work with our Practice Management team to ensure we monitor
practice performance of QOF and LCS regularly to achieve high standards of patient
care.
Take responsibility for own development, learning, and
performance, including organising clinical supervision where appropriate and
acting as a positive role model.
Work to support staff wellbeing and development.
Quality improvement.
Work with colleagues and management team to ensure that we
focus our clinical time to maximum benefit of patients and that our systems and
processes support staff to focus on what matters most.
To administer medication for patients in accordance with
PGDs and own scope of practice
To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed
and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages
To oversee the provision of wound care services to patients
To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
To request pathology services as necessary
To process pathology results as required
To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with
existing legislation
To ensure read codes are used effectively by all members of
the nursing team.
To chaperone patients where necessary
To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately.
To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the
patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately
(ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the
individual)
To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters
in accordance with local and national policies
To understand practice and local policies for substance
abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
To deliver opportunistic health promotion where
appropriate.
To be responsible for ensuring maximum optimisation of use
of appointments across the nursing team.
Develop and review audit protocols and process for the practice,
effectively utilising the audit cycle and to oversee those within the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support the development of others to maximise staff
potential in the team.
Identify the potential for service developments, risk and
deficits and inform practice manager making recommendations based on specialist
knowledge
Undertake one-to-ones, appraisals, regular Practice Nurse
and HCA meetings, clinical education, and other practice-wide learning events
and meetings.
To provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance
with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
As the Clinical lead, you will have overall line management
responsibility for the Practice Nursing Team
Play a key role in our clinical governance and overall
practice management team.
Act as a clinical leader in the delivery of practice
nursing services to patients, ensuring that the needs of the patient are the
priority.
Attend regular practice meetings.
Lead the nursing team in the planning and implementation of
local guidelines, protocols, and standards, as well as local projects or
initiatives.
Ensure health and safety and infection control are high
priorities, supported by other members of the team.
Work with our Practice Management team to ensure we monitor
practice performance of QOF and LCS regularly to achieve high standards of patient
care.
Take responsibility for own development, learning, and
performance, including organising clinical supervision where appropriate and
acting as a positive role model.
Work to support staff wellbeing and development.
Quality improvement.
Work with colleagues and management team to ensure that we
focus our clinical time to maximum benefit of patients and that our systems and
processes support staff to focus on what matters most.
To administer medication for patients in accordance with
PGDs and own scope of practice
To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed
and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages
To oversee the provision of wound care services to patients
To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
To request pathology services as necessary
To process pathology results as required
To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with
existing legislation
To ensure read codes are used effectively by all members of
the nursing team.
To chaperone patients where necessary
To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately.
To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the
patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately
(ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the
individual)
To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters
in accordance with local and national policies
To understand practice and local policies for substance
abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
To deliver opportunistic health promotion where
appropriate.
To be responsible for ensuring maximum optimisation of use
of appointments across the nursing team.
Develop and review audit protocols and process for the practice,
effectively utilising the audit cycle and to oversee those within the team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
- Minimum of Degree level education or equivalent
- A minimum of 3-5 years Post Qualification Experience
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of working as a practice nurse
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- ECGs
- New patient medicals
- Chaperone procedure
- Travel medicine
- Immunisations - routine, childhood and travel
- Womens health - cervical cytology, contraception, etc.
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GPs
- Understanding of infection prevention and control measures
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
Desirable
- Chronic Disease Diplomas
- Non-medical prescribing - this could be supported if required
- Understand the importance of evidence-based practice
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Venepuncture
- Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
- Leadership experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
- Minimum of Degree level education or equivalent
- A minimum of 3-5 years Post Qualification Experience
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of working as a practice nurse
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- ECGs
- New patient medicals
- Chaperone procedure
- Travel medicine
- Immunisations - routine, childhood and travel
- Womens health - cervical cytology, contraception, etc.
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GPs
- Understanding of infection prevention and control measures
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
Desirable
- Chronic Disease Diplomas
- Non-medical prescribing - this could be supported if required
- Understand the importance of evidence-based practice
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Venepuncture
- Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
- Leadership 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
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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).