Lead Practice Nurse

Manor Medical Practice; Bradford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-based GP surgery in Bradford is seeking an experienced Lead Practice Nurse. This role involves delivering evidence-based nursing care, leading nurse-led clinics, and managing a nursing team. The ideal candidate will contribute to service development and quality improvement, ensuring high standards of patient care. A nursing qualification registered with the NMC is essential. The practice offers a supportive environment for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering care for chronic conditions like diabetes and asthma.
• Ability to lead nurse-led clinics.
• Strong communication skills for patient education and team coordination.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based nursing care to patients.
• Lead and manage nurse-led clinics.
• Supervise and mentor students.

Skills

Evidence-based nursing care

Clinical governance

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing qualification registered with NMC

Job description

Overview

Manor Medical Practice is seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Practice Nurse to take a clinical leadership role within our forward-thinking, community-based GP surgery. You will be responsible for delivering and managing safe, effective, and evidence-based nursing care across our patient population of just over 11,000. Working collaboratively with GP Partners and the Practice Manager, the Lead Nurse will provide clear leadership to the nursing team and ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred services. You will contribute to service development, clinical governance, and quality improvement across the practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based nursing care to patients with acute and chronic conditions.
• Lead and manage nurse-led clinics for diabetes, asthma, COPD, CHD and other chronic conditions.
• Perform reviews in line with protocols and best practice.
• Provide immunisations, vaccinations, cervical cytology, wound care, travel health advice, and lifestyle support.
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation in line with NMC standards.
• Work with the wider MDT to ensure coordinated care and appropriate referrals.
• Supervise and mentor students.
• Maintain nursing rotas, manage annual leave and sickness absence.
• Participate in protocol development, audits, and service evaluation.
• Engage in professional development, mandatory training, and uphold the NMC Code.

About Manor Medical Practice

Manor Medical Practice is a friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking GP surgery based in the city of Bradford. We care for a growing list of over 11,000 patients across two sites in Girlington and Allerton. Led by three GP Partners and supported by Salaried GPs, GP Registrars, and a wide multidisciplinary team including Nurses, HCAs, Pharmacist, etc. We offer a full range of primary care services. These include chronic disease management, minor surgery, family planning, maternity care, immunisations, and health screening.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Manor Medical Practice is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals. We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. All applicants will be considered solely on merit and abilities relevant to the role.