Lead Practice Nurse

Derbyshire Health United Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Company pension

Sick pay

Job summary

Derbyshire Health United Ltd is seeking an experienced Lead Practice Nurse to lead our nursing team and shape the future of our clinical services. You will provide operational and professional leadership while delivering expert clinical care in your scope of practice.

You will supervise staff, drive clinical governance, ensure CQC standards are met and collaborate with GPs and Practice Management to improve patient outcomes. NMC registration is required.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and significant primary care experience.
• Experience leading or supervising clinical staff and driving clinical governance.
• Knowledge of infection prevention, quality improvement and national guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, supervision and day-to-day management of the nursing team.
• Conduct appraisals, support professional development and oversee mandatory training.
• Lead on clinical governance, quality improvement and nursing policies.
• Ensure nursing services meet CQC standards and national guidance.
• Support workforce planning, recruitment and induction of new staff.
• Develop and review clinical protocols and patient pathways.
• Work with GPs and Practice Management Team to improve patient outcomes.
• Deliver high-quality clinical care including long-term condition management and immunisations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Staff development

Clinical governance

Infection prevention

Quality improvement

Long-term conditions

Immunisations

Cervical screening

Mentorship

CQC inspections

Education

NMC registration

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, motivated and forward-thinkingLead Practice Nurse / Nurse Managerto lead our established nursing team and play a key role in shaping the future of our clinical services.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident clinical leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care while supporting, developing and inspiring others.

Working closely with the GP Partners and Practice Management Team, you will provide operational and professional leadership for the nursing workforce, ensuring safe, effective and evidence-based care across all nursing services.

Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will continue to provide expert clinical care within your scope of practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, supervision and day-to-day management of the nursing team.
• Conduct appraisals, support professional development and oversee mandatory training.
• Lead on clinical governance, quality improvement and nursing policies.
• Ensure nursing services meet CQC standards and national guidance.
• Support workforce planning, recruitment and induction of new staff.
• Develop and review clinical protocols and patient pathways.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, the Practice Manager and wider multidisciplinary teams.
• Deliver high-quality clinical care, including long-term condition management, cervical screening, immunisations and other practice nurse duties appropriate to your qualifications.
• Lead service development and identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes.

About You

• You will be:
• A Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• An experienced Practice Nurse with significant primary care experience.
• An effective leader with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Passionate about staff development and delivering high-quality patient care.
• Able to work autonomously while contributing positively to the wider practice team.
• Current NMC registration.
• Extensive experience working in General Practice.
• Experience managing long-term conditions.
• Experience leading or supervising clinical staff.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, infection prevention and quality improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Chronic disease management qualifications.
• Cervical Cytology qualification.
• Immunisation and vaccination training.
• Mentorship or teaching qualification.
• Experience preparing for or supporting CQC inspections.

What We Offer

• A supportive and friendly multidisciplinary team.
• Protected learning time.
• NHS Pension (where applicable).
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• The opportunity to influence and develop nursing services within a progressive practice.
• Company pension
• Sick pay

If you are an experienced practice nurse ready to take the next step in your leadership career—or an established Lead Nurse looking for a new challenge—we would love to hear from you.

Licence/Certification:

• NMC registration (required)