Lead Nurse

Operose Health; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a Lead Nurse for a part-time position of 30 hours per week. The ideal candidate should be a First Level UK registered nurse with at least 2 years of experience and possess strong leadership and clinical decision-making skills. Responsibilities include providing patient care, supporting the nursing team, and ensuring quality standards. The role offers a salary of up to £48,000 based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years post qualified experience in clinical practice.
• Non-medical Prescriber certification.
• Extensive clinical experience in Primary Care Health settings.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with regional nursing and GP teams to meet targets.
• Provide safe clinical care, including assessment and diagnosis.
• Support Regional Lead Nurse and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Leadership skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

First Level UK registered nurse

Registered AHCP

Job description

Are you a Practice Nurse looking for an exciting new opportunity?

Streatham High Practice are looking for a Lead Nurse for 30 hours per week, working over 4 days.

Applicants must be experienced Practice Nurses with a strong background in delivering clinical care within a general practice setting. They must be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills and be able to confidently oversee, support, and guide a team of practice nursing staff.

Salary: Up to £48,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Main Responsibilities

Key duties will include:

• To work closely with the regional nursing, operational and GP team members to ensure all targets are met in line with current guidelines and standards within national service frameworks.
• You will be acting within your professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. You will demonstrate safe, clinical decision‑making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice. You will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision‑making process. You will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required. In order to work at this level NMC requirement for advanced practice must be met.
• In addition to the responsibilities above the post holder will support the Regional Lead Nurse and act as a deputy as required to ensure a high level of quality and standards at all times. Will be involved with the implementation and monitoring of all clinical aspects by demonstrating clinical excellence in conjunction with the site clinical lead and assist with the implementation of any nursing / ACHP redesign and quality strategies to ensure a high quality nursing / AHCP team.

The Ideal Candidate

Interested? What you will need to be considered:

• First Level UK registered nurse / Registered AHCP with at least 2 years post qualified experience.
• Non‑medical Prescriber.
• Demonstrates sound evidence of academic links.
• Extensive clinical experience in Primary Care Health settings and managing nursing teams.
• Understanding of the Lead Role.