Lead Practice Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; Barnes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Glebe Road Surgery in Barnes is seeking a lead practice nurse to head the nursing team, focusing on infection prevention and CQC compliance, alongside routine clinical care, chronic disease management, women’s health, immunisations and spirometry.

You will work closely with partners and the practice manager, providing leadership, maintaining accurate records, and upholding evidence-based practice across the team.

Qualifications

• Registered general nurse (RGN) or qualified practice nurse.
• At least 2 years' experience in primary care.
• Working knowledge of EMIS Web and ICP.
• Knowledge of CQC compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead on infection prevention and control, ensuring CQC compliance.
• Deliver routine nursing care in line with evidence and guidelines.
• Plan and review treatment plans for patients with chronic disease.
• Provide women’s health services including cervical cytology and contraception.
• Carry out chaperoning and immunisations, spirometry, and travel vaccines.

Skills

EMIS Web

Infection prevention & control

CQC compliance

Chaperoning

Leadership

Education

Registered General Nurse (RGN) or qualified practice nurse

Job description

Glebe Road Surgery, a GMS training practice with around 10,500 patients, is seeking a lead practice nurse to lead its nursing team. The role covers infection prevention and control and CQC compliance alongside routine clinical care, chronic disease management, women's health, immunisations and spirometry. The post works closely with the partners and practice manager and adds a leadership element to general practice nursing. Applicants need at least two years' primary care experience and working knowledge of EMIS Web and ICP.

What the job involves

• Lead on infection prevention and control, working with the partners and practice manager to maintain CQC compliance
• Deliver routine nursing care in line with evidence, NICE and NSF guidance
• Plan, deliver and review treatment plans for patients with chronic disease
• Apply evidence-based practice and follow PGD requirements and policy
• Keep accurate clinical records
• Work within own scope of practice and refer to GPs when needed
• Carry out chaperoning
• Provide women's health services, including cervical cytology and contraception
• Deliver routine, childhood and travel immunisations
• Manage chronic disease in asthma, COPD and diabetes
• Perform spirometry

What’s required

Registration & licences

• Registered general nurse (RGN) or qualified practice nurse

Experience

• At least 2 years' experience in primary care

Skills & knowledge

• Working knowledge of EMIS Web
• Working knowledge of ICP and CQC compliance

Nice to have

• Previous line management or lead role experience