Lead Practice Nurse

Menlo Park Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency seeks a motivated Practice Nurse for a supportive GP surgery in South London. This role offers flexibility in hours, competitive pay of £23-£28 per hour, and opportunities for professional development. The ideal candidate will provide excellent clinical care while helping to mentor a trainee nurse. This position promotes wellbeing and a balanced workload in a modern and well-regarded practice.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

1 week study leave per year

Funded training and leadership development

Qualifications

• Experienced in providing clinical care.
• Ability to mentor and support a trainee nurse.
• Flexible with hours including full-time, part-time, or job-share.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to patients.
• Mentor a trainee Practice Nurse.
• Conduct chronic disease reviews and health promotion.

Skills

Cervical cytology

Wound care/dressings

Chronic disease reviews

Health promotion & lifestyle advice

Job description

£23 - £28 per hour 7 weeks leave + Study leave + NHS Pension

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Practice Nurse to join a highly supportive and forward-thinking GP surgery in South London. The practice is expanding due to rising patient demand and is seeking a nurse who can provide excellent clinical care while helping to nurture and support a trainee Practice Nurse.

With flexibility around hours (full-time, part-time, job-share, or compressed hours), a strong focus on staff wellbeing, and leadership training provided, this role is ideal for someone looking to further develop their career while enjoying a balanced workload.

Salary – £23–£28 per hour DOE + NHS pension + 27 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + study leave + funded training & development
Location – Southwest London

The Surgery

• Highly regarded GP surgery with nearly 9,000 patients and growing
• Supportive, innovative, training practice with collegiate culture
• Multidisciplinary team including GPs, Nurses, HCAs, Clinical Pharmacists, Social Prescribers, Mental Health Workers, and Physios
• CQC Good rating
• Modern premises with excellent transport links and on-site parking
• Focus on staff wellbeing, manageable workloads, and professional development
• Regular clinical meetings and shared learning opportunities

Your Role

• Practice Nurse (full-time, part-time, job-share, or compressed hours available)
• Flexible start/finish times, with some extended weekday sessions (no weekends)
• Opportunity to develop leadership skills through mentoring and supporting a trainee nurse
• Involvement in a mix of duties including:
• Cervical cytology
• Wound care/dressings
• Chronic disease reviews (e.g., diabetes, asthma, COPD)
• Health promotion & lifestyle advice
• Occasionally low-volume home visits
• Supported by a diverse clinical team and strong admin support
• Full induction, CPD funding, and career progression opportunities

The Benefits

• £23–28 per hour (DOE)
• 27 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (rising with service)
• 1 week study leave per year
• Funded training and leadership development opportunities
• Supportive environment with focus on wellbeing and fairness
• Flexible working options (compressed hours)
• Excellent transport links and free staff parking

Next Steps

For further details on this exceptional role, please click theApply Nowbutton. If you can specify the best time to talk, please do; we will get in touch when it suits you best. You will then be contacted by one of our specialist consultants, who will provide you with further details about the role.

If you would like to talk ahead of sending us your CV, please give us a call on0113 350 1308. Please note, any contact is in thestrictest confidence and we will not send your details to any practice without your expressed consent to do so.

Is this role almost right for you, but not quite ticking all the boxes? If so, we have hundreds of other roles available and can also work proactively to find you your perfect post.

We have been named as the Recruitment Firm of the year at the HealthInvestor Awards, Winners of the Professional Service Provider of the Year at the General Practice Awards, Winners of the Recruitment Award at the LaingBuisson Awards and named on the Recruiter Hot100 list, so in dealing with us you’ll be in safe hands!

For every placement we make, Menlo Park plants two trees! We plant one on your behalf and the other on the surgery’s behalf. By planting two trees we offset 0.6 tonnes of CO2, the equivalent of driving 1,466 miles in a standard car. We want to contribute towards helping save the planet!

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