Lead Practice Nurse

NHS; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in England seeks a Lead Practice Nurse to join their primary care team. The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership, mentor nursing staff, and oversee quality improvements. Responsibilities include managing chronic disease care, infection control, and implementing clinical protocols. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience, including 2 in primary care, and must hold a valid NMC registration. This position offers an opportunity for professional development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience, including at least 2 years in primary care.
• Leadership or management experience required.
• Up-to-date clinical training relevant to general practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and mentor the nursing team.
• Deliver high-quality patient care across general practice services.
• Oversee infection prevention and control.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentoring

Infection control

Quality improvement

Chronic disease management

Education

Registered Nurse with NMC registration

Postgraduate qualification in primary care nursing

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Practice Nurse to join our hardworking and friendly primary care team. In this senior role, you will provide clinical leadership, support and mentor the nursing team, and undertake one-to-one reviews to ensure ongoing professional development. You will oversee infection prevention and control, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and play a key role in shaping and developing our services, including long-term condition management and preventive care.

Please kindly note that the proposed interview date for shortlisted candidates is Wednesday 7 January 2026.

Main duties of the job

• Provide clinical leadership and support to the nursing team, including one-to-one reviews and mentoring.
• Deliver high-quality patient care across general practice services, including chronic disease management, immunisations, wound care, and health promotion.
• Oversee infection prevention and control within the practice.
• Develop, implement, and review clinical protocols, pathways, and policies.
• Lead or contribute to audits, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical governance.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, healthcare assistants, and other practice staff to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centred care.
• Support professional development and training of the nursing team.

About us

The Lighthouse Group Practice is a busy, welcoming inner-city GP surgery providing a full range of NHS services to approximately 13,000 registered patients. As an established training practice, we are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a friendly and professional environment. Our experienced team takes pride in maintaining excellent standards of clinical care, customer service, and continuous professional development.

Job responsibilities

Key duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide leadership, support, and mentorship to the nursing team.
• Undertake one-to-one reviews and support professional development.
• Deliver high-quality clinical care across chronic disease management, immunisations, wound care, and health promotion.
• Oversee infection prevention and control within the practice.
• Develop, implement, and review clinical protocols and participate in audits and quality improvement.
• Collaborate with GPs, healthcare assistants, and the wider team to ensure safe, patient-centred care.

Please see attached Job Description for further details

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience, including at least 2 years in primary care.
• Leadership or management experience.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Up-to-date clinical training relevant to general practice.
• Postgraduate qualification in long-term condition management or primary care nursing.

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.