Lead Practice Nurse

Stamford Hill Group Practice; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare practice in London seeks a Lead Practice Nurse to oversee nursing services and ensure high standards of patient care. This role involves managing long-term conditions, leading immunization efforts, and mentoring staff. The ideal candidate will have NMC registration and experience in general practice. A commitment to patient dignity and a supportive work environment is essential.

Benefits

Ongoing training

Supportive work environment

Opportunity for teaching involvement

Qualifications

• Experience in chronic disease management, immunisations, and cervical screening.
• Strong leadership and communication skills required.
• Knowledge of QOF and CQC frameworks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical nursing services and manage long-term conditions.
• Lead the nursing team and ensure compliance with health & safety.
• Conduct appraisals and mentor nursing staff.

Skills

Cervical screening

Immunisations

Long-term conditions management

Wound care

General nursing experience

EMIS proficiency

Education

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

Job description

The Lead Practice Nurse oversees clinical nursing services within a primary care setting, ensuring high standards of patient care and clinical practice. Key responsibilities include managing long-term conditions (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD), supervising immunisations and cervical screening, leading infection control and health & safety protocols, and mentoring nursing staff. The role involves coordinating clinical audits, maintaining quality assurance, supporting multidisciplinary collaboration, and contributing to service development. Strong leadership, clinical expertise, and effective communication are essential, along with current NMC registration and relevant experience in general practice.

Main duties of the job

In this hands-on role, youll deliver high-quality patient care including cytology, wound and ulcer management, suture removal, Doppler assessments, new patient medicals, urinalysis, travel health advice, contraception reviews, immunisations, and chaperoning. Experience in venepuncture is desirable. Youll also manage long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, and COPD, request pathology tests, and follow clinical protocols with appropriate referrals.

Youll play a key role in maintaining clinical standards overseeing infection control, PPE, specimen handling, and ensuring compliance with national safety guidelines. Youll help keep our practice running smoothly by managing equipment, stock rotation, vaccination ordering, and participating in admin and team meetings.

We value confidentiality, equality, and professionalism. Youll be expected to uphold patient dignity, support colleagues, and contribute to a safe, inclusive environment. Ongoing training, performance reviews, and quality improvement are part of the role, along with safeguarding responsibilities.

Essential: cervical screening, immunisations, contraception, LTC management, wound care, general nursing, GP practice experience, and EMIS proficiency. NMC registration and DBS clearance required

About us

Stamford Hill Group Practice is seeking anexperienced Practice Nursewho can offer a full range of nursing services.Previous experience in a GP Surgery is essential.You would be working alongside another practice nurse, a specialist diabetes nurse, and a health care assistant.

We have 5 GP Partners, 5 Salaried GPs, a Practice Nurse, 3 Clinical Pharmacists, paramedic, 1 HCA and an FCP. Within our PCN, we serve a population over 40,000 and have full access to ARRS staff including social prescribers, pharmacist, paramedics, ANPs and FCPs

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive and innovative environment where your skills and expertise will be highly valued. We are also a long-established training practice. We currently have a GP trainee, opportunities to get involved with teaching are always welcomed.

Good experience and flexibility, along with good communication skills are important qualities we are looking for.

Job responsibilities

The Lead Practice Nurse plays a pivotal role in managing and delivering high-quality nursing care within the practice. This includes overseeing clinical services, leading the nursing team, and ensuring compliance with clinical governance, infection control, and safeguarding standards. The role combines hands-on patient care with leadership, mentoring, and service development responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership

Lead and support the nursing team, ensuring clinical excellence and adherence to best practices.

Develop and implement care protocols and pathways for chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD).

Oversee immunisation programmes, cervical screening, wound care, and other essential nursing services.

Ensure safe and effective use of clinical equipment and maintain stock levels.

Governance & Compliance

Monitor and uphold infection control standards, health & safety procedures, and safeguarding policies.

Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with NMC guidelines and CQC standards.

Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Team Management & Development

Mentor and support nurses and healthcare assistants, identifying training needs and facilitating professional development.

Conduct appraisals and contribute to workforce planning.

Foster a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive team culture.

Liaise with GPs, practice staff, external agencies, and patients to ensure coordinated care.

Contribute to practice meetings and service planning.

Promote patient education and self-care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Skilled in chronic disease management, immunisations, cervical screening, and wound care.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient in clinical systems (e.g. EMIS).
• Knowledge of QOF and CQC frameworks.
• Experience in staff supervision or team leadership.
• Additional qualifications in chronic disease or womens health.
• This role is ideal for a confident, proactive nurse who thrives in a leadership position and is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care. If that sounds like you, wed love to hear from you.

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.