Lead Practice Nurse

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Stockwell is seeking a Lead Practice Nurse to deliver high-quality nursing care in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities include immunisations, health promotion, and supervising a trainee nurse. The role offers flexibility in work hours and promotes professional growth within a supportive team. Applicants should be UK-registered nurses with relevant experience, committed to high-quality patient care.

Benefits

Generous annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays

Strong focus on staff wellbeing

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Experience in general practice or primary care nursing.
• Up-to-date training in vaccination and immunisation.
• Mentorship qualification or experience supporting trainees.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care.
• Take part in health promotion and patient education.
• Manage patients with long-term conditions.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Wound care

Patient education

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)

Post-registration experience in primary care

Tools

EMIS Web

Job description

We are a supportive and innovative GP practice in Stockwell, seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Lead Practice Nurse to join our friendly and inclusive team as we expand to meet the needs of our growing patient population of 8,900 and rising.

In addition to providing a comprehensive practice nurse service to our patients, the Lead Practice Nurse will supervise our trainee practice nurse. They will have completed the SSSA (standards for student supervision and assessment), or would be prepared to with support of our practice and the SE London Workforce Development Hub.

We deliver high-quality, proactive, and holistic care, with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and teamwork. Our well-established and cohesive StockWellBeing Primary Care Network (PCN) allows us to collaborate effectively to provide excellent patient care.

We offer a collegiate approach to workload. Our team works together to ensure fair distribution of duties, including sharing a low number of home visits and participation in weekday extended hours sessions, which are shared across the team.

This role is ideal for a dedicated Practice Nurse who enjoys working in a dynamic, well-organised team, delivering core treatment room services, contributing to team-based patient care, and playing an active role in our collaborative approach to workload management.

Main duties of the job

As our Lead Practice Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. You will provide core nursing services, including:

• Childhood and adult immunisations
• Cervical cytology
• Wound care and dressings
• Health promotion and lifestyle advice
• Participating in a low number of home visits, which are shared across the team
• Taking part in extended hours appointments, as part of our team-wide approach

You will also play a key role in health promotion, patient education, and supporting self-care strategies.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, participating in proactive chronic disease management and preventative care. Our structured approach ensures that workload is well-managed, with adequate time for patient care and clinical decision-making.

We welcome applications from UK-registered nurses with relevant practice nurse experience.

We can offer full-time, part-time, job-share, or compressed hours to suit your needs.

About us

We are a well-established, forward-thinking training practice with a supportive and inclusive culture. Our team values collaboration, mutual support, and shared learning. Daily informal discussions, regular clinical meetings, and a multi-disciplinary approach help us manage complex cases effectively.

Our diverse and experienced team includes: GPs, Practice Nurse, Health Care Assistant, Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technician, Social Prescribers & Financial Link Workers and First Contact Physiotherapists.

We actively encourage professional growth through audit participation, clinical governance work, and policy development. Our commitment to education extends to mentoring healthcare assistants and trainees, ensuring ongoing learning and skill development.

We are committed to staff wellbeing, ensuring a healthy work-life balance, strong teamwork, and professional development. We actively contribute to our Primary Care Network and are passionate about delivering high-quality, equitable healthcare to our diverse population.

Our CQC rating is Good across all areas, and we offer excellent transport links and staff parking for cars and bikes. Join us and be part of a happy, dynamic team that values your contribution and helps you thrive in your career!

We offer a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata).

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

The post holder is responsible for delivering high-quality, accessible nursing care to the whole practice population. The role includes evidence-based care for long-term conditions and preventative health care, including for housebound patients.

The nurse is accountable for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and clinical decision-making. They will work autonomously within their scope of practice and collaborate with the wider practice team to meet patient needs and contribute to strategic planning and service development.

The role includes participation in a low number of home visits, shared within the nursing team, and participation in the weekday extended hours rota, as part of our team-wide approach to patient care.

Clinical Practice

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate treatment programmes that promote health and well-being.
• Manage patients with long-term conditions, in line with clinical guidelines.
• Identify and support at-risk patients, implementing early intervention.
• Review medication effectiveness, ensuring adherence to treatments.
• Prioritise health concerns, managing urgent or emergency care needs.
• Support patients in self-care and lifestyle changes.
• Act as a clinical lead in designated areas such as cytology.
• Manage the health needs of women, including family planning and cervical cytology.
• Assess, support, and refer patients with mental health needs.
• Implement and deliver vaccination & immunisation programmes (adults & children).
• Administer travel vaccinations and provide related advice.
• Provide evidence-based care for aural conditions.
• Perform wound care, dressings, and tissue viability management.
• Carry out home visits, shared within the nursing team.
• Participate in the weekday extended hours rota, shared across the team.
• Request and process pathology tests and results.
• Refer patients to appropriate services using local referral pathways.

Training/supervision

Provide day-to-day clinical supervision and professional support for the Trainee Practice Nurse.

Facilitate learning opportunities within the practice, ensuring the trainee gains exposure to core elements of general practice nursing.

Act as a mentor and role model, promoting safe, evidence-based clinical practice.

Contribute to the trainees development plan, offering regular feedback and participating in progress reviews.

Liaise with external training providers/educators as required to support the trainees learning pathway.

Communication & Teamwork

• Ensure clear, sensitive communication with patients to gain informed consent.
• Adapt communication methods to overcome barriers, including language or literacy difficulties.
• Work effectively with patients, carers, and external professionals.
• Communicate clinical information clearly and concisely within the team.
• Actively participate in practice and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Represent the practice at external meetings where required.
• Prioritise workload, accepting appropriate delegation from GPs.
• Support team projects and service improvements.
• Manage call and recall for immunisations, cytology, and QOF-related care.

Delivering a Quality Service

• Work within professional competencies and NMC standards.
• Maintain accurate and legally compliant patient records.
• Evaluate care delivery through peer review, benchmarking, and audits.
• Play a key role in clinical governance, audit work, and quality improvement.
• Contribute to policy and protocol development to enhance patient care.
• Share learning and best practices within the team and wider network.
• Assist in handling patient complaints and implementing learning outcomes.
• Identify and support vulnerable patients, following safeguarding protocols.
• Work within policies on family violence, addiction, and vulnerable adult care.
• Ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy.

Equality & Diversity

• Identify and challenge discriminatory practices.
• Support patients to exercise their rights and access care.
• Monitor adherence to chaperone policies.
• Promote an inclusive, patient-centred approach.

Personal Development

• Share learning and clinical updates with the team.
• Proactively identify learning needs and undertake relevant training.
• Participate in appraisals and personal development planning.
• Act as a mentor for students and healthcare assistants.

Management of Risk

• Lead on infection control and health & safety compliance.
• Ensure safe storage and disposal of vaccines and medications.
• Oversee and maintain clinical equipment and medical supplies.
• Monitor and maintain emergency equipment.
• Ensure compliance with vaccine storage policies.
• Conduct risk assessments to ensure a safe working environment.
• Keep up-to-date with mandatory training and policy changes.

Record Keeping & Information Management

• Maintain high standards of clinical record-keeping.
• Accurately record consultations, treatments, and administrative tasks.
• Use EMIS Web for clinical documentation, ensuring correct coding.
• Use digital tools to search and retrieve patient information efficiently.
• Comply with data protection regulations and Freedom of Information Act.
• Check and respond to emails daily for practice updates.

Other Responsibilities

• Undertake any other duties within professional competence, as agreed with the practice management.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Qualifications (Essential)
• Registered Nurse (Adult) NMC Registration
• Post-registration experience in primary care or community nursing
• Up-to-date training in vaccination and immunisation, including childhood immunisations
• Current cervical cytology screening training
• Additional training in chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, asthma, COPD)
• Mentorship qualification or experience supporting trainees

Personal Attributes

• Enthusiastic and committed to high-quality patient care
• Team player with a positive and flexible approach
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Willingness to participate in extended hours and home visits
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Experience

• Experience in general practice or primary care nursing
• Competent in wound care, dressings, and treatment room skills
• Experience in health promotion, patient education, and self-care strategies
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, including with multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to work independently within scope of practice
• Competence in record-keeping and use of electronic health records (e.g., EMIS Web)
• Knowledge of QOF, call & recall systems, and clinical governance
• Experience of working with interpreters

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.

Depending on experienceStarting rate £24ph

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,Part-time,Job share,Compressed hours