Lead Practice Nurse

NHS; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is looking for a Lead Practice Nurse to join a dynamic GP surgery in Kent. The role involves clinical leadership, managing a nursing team, and ensuring high-quality patient care for a diverse patient base. Ideal candidates should possess strong skills in chronic disease management and demonstrate a commitment to patient-centered care.

Benefits

Flexible working pattern

Bank Holidays off

NHS Pension Scheme

Free Parking

Flu Vaccination

Qualifications

• Experience leading a nursing team in general practice.
• Comprehensive background in primary care nursing.
• Commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily operations of the nursing team.
• Conducting clinical consultations and assessments.
• Mentoring students and training nursing staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Patient Care Management

Education

Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Postgraduate diploma or degree in Chronic Disease Management

Practice Assessor Qualification

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Practice Nurse to join our welcoming GP surgery, serving a patient base of over 15,500 individuals.

Situated in a desirable semi-rural location in Kent, our practice is both a dispensing and training facility. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, and you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional nursing care and supporting the health and well-being of our patients. We take pride in our professional and caring approach to supporting our patients and the local community.

We are seeking a dedicated, passionate, skilled, and motivated individual to lead and support our well-established team. The ideal candidate should have experience in general practice and a strong background in leading nursing teams whom may also possess the necessary qualifications for managing chronic health conditions such as Asthma, COPD, and Diabetes, as well as expertise in cervical cytology, childhood immunisations, travel vaccinations and treatment room duties. This role requires a well-presented individual with a calm, methodical approach to work, the ability to interact empathetically and professionally with the public, and a working knowledge of EMIS Web would be advantageous, though not essential, as full training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

Overseeing the day-to-day management of the nursing team

Providing guidance and support to nurses/HCAs

Training and coaching the nursing team

Managing patient assessments

Infection control

Conducting clinical consultations

Mentoring students

About us

We are a friendly, and caring nursing team, which includes three registered nurses and three HCAs. We are a large Medical Practice and have multiple departments which include Dispensary, Reception, Admin, ENT, Secretaries, 8 GP Partners and 3 salaried GPs and a Prescribing Clinical Pharmacist. We also carry out Minor Surgery, Vasectomies and have our own Community Gynae clinics. Other services provided include Physio, Midwife and Health and Wellbeing Coach.

All departments are very supportive and work collaboratively to ensure our patients receive the best level of care.

Benefits include:

Flexible working pattern

Bank Holidays off

NHS Pension Scheme

Free Parking

Flu Vaccination

Details Date posted

17 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A4608-25-0002

Job locations

Borough Green Medical Practice

Quarry Hill Road

Borough Green

Sevenoaks

Kent

TN15 8RQ

Job description Job responsibilities

We are looking for a Lead Nurse at Borough Green Medical Practice to play a crucial role in managing the nursing team and ensuring high-quality patient care is delivered.

Responsibilities:

Clinical Leadership:

• Provide clinical leadership and support to the nursing team.
• Ensure the delivery of evidence-based nursing care.
• Lead on clinical governance and quality assurance initiatives.

Patient Care:

• Oversee the management of long-term conditions and chronic disease clinics.
• Ensure effective patient assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
• Promote health education and disease prevention strategies.

Team Management:

• Supervise, mentor, and support the professional development of nursing staff and students.
• Conduct appraisals and performance reviews.
• Manage staff rotas and ensure adequate staffing levels.

Policy and Procedure:

• Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards and other regulatory requirements.
• Participate in audits and quality improvement projects.

Collaboration:

• Work collaboratively with GPs, practice manager, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Liaise with external agencies and community services.

Job description Job responsibilities

We are looking for a Lead Nurse at Borough Green Medical Practice to play a crucial role in managing the nursing team and ensuring high-quality patient care is delivered.

Responsibilities:

Clinical Leadership:

• Provide clinical leadership and support to the nursing team.
• Ensure the delivery of evidence-based nursing care.
• Lead on clinical governance and quality assurance initiatives.

Patient Care:

• Oversee the management of long-term conditions and chronic disease clinics.
• Ensure effective patient assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
• Promote health education and disease prevention strategies.

Team Management:

• Supervise, mentor, and support the professional development of nursing staff and students.
• Conduct appraisals and performance reviews.
• Manage staff rotas and ensure adequate staffing levels.

Policy and Procedure:

• Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards and other regulatory requirements.
• Participate in audits and quality improvement projects.

Collaboration:

• Work collaboratively with GPs, practice manager, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Liaise with external agencies and community services.

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Experience of leading a nursing team
• Experience of working within general practice

Qualifications Essential

• Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Extensive experience in primary care or community nursing.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Desirable

• Practice assessor qualification.
• Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
• Nurse Prescriber

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Experience of leading a nursing team
• Experience of working within general practice

Qualifications Essential

• Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Extensive experience in primary care or community nursing.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Desirable

• Practice assessor qualification.
• Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
• Nurse Prescriber

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Borough Green Medical Practice

Address

Borough Green Medical Practice

Quarry Hill Road

Borough Green

Sevenoaks

Kent

TN15 8RQ

Employer's website

https://www.boroughgreenmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Borough Green Medical Practice

Address

Borough Green Medical Practice

Quarry Hill Road

Borough Green

Sevenoaks

Kent

TN15 8RQ

Employer's website

https://www.boroughgreenmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)