Lead Practice Nurse

Chase Medical; Leeds; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate up to £32

4-day week option

6 weeks’ annual leave + bank holidays

Permanent position

Free parking

Job summary

Chase Medical is seeking an experienced Lead Practice Nurse in a North Leeds GP surgery. You will oversee a team of 9 nursing staff, ensuring high-quality patient care and clinical standards in a busy primary care environment.

This is a permanent, full-time role with the option to condense to a 4-day week. You will lead, develop, and support nursing colleagues while contributing to day-to-day operational excellence and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role managing a nursing team.
• Cervical cytology experience or willingness to upskill.
• Experience with child immunisations.
• Knowledge of respiratory disease management is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of 9 nursing staff in a GP surgery.
• Oversee daily nursing services and maintain high clinical standards.

Skills

Leadership

Cervical cytology

Child immunisations

Respiratory disease management

Job description

A GP Surgery in North Leeds is looking for an experienced Lead Practice Nurse to join their friendly, multi-disciplinary team on a permanent basis.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Practice Nurse looking to take the next step into a leadership role, overseeing a team of 9 nursing staff while continuing to contribute to high-quality patient care.

The role is full-time, with the option to condense your hours over 4 days to suit your preference.

Benefits of this great role include:

• Competitive salary of up to £32 per hour, depending on experience
• Full-time hours, with the option to condense your working week over 4 days
• 6 weeks of annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Permanent position within an established primary care team
• Opportunity to lead and support a team of 9 nursing staff
• Supportive management and a multi-disciplinary working environment

About the Surgery:

• Good CQC rating following its most recent review in 2022
• Large patient list of approximately 20,000
• Dedicated and understanding management team
• Great transport links and free parking available
• Opportunities for further training and CPD
• EMIS Web

The surgery has a strong focus on providing safe, well-organised patient care, with a supportive management team that recognises the importance of its nursing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong general practice nursing experience who is confident leading colleagues, supporting the day-to-day running of nursing services and helping maintain high clinical standards.

Skills and experience required for this role include:

• Experience or confidence in a leadership role, including managing and supporting a team
• Cervical cytology
• Child immunisations
• Respiratory disease management would also be beneficial