Lead Practice Nurse

NHS; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Lead Practice Nurse to join a GP surgery in Kent. The role involves leading a nursing team, delivering high-quality patient care, and managing chronic health conditions. The practice values patient-centered care within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Bank Holidays off

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Experience leading a nursing team
• Extensive experience in primary care or community nursing
• Commitment to professional development

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day management of the nursing team
• Conducting clinical consultations
• Managing patient assessments

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Registered Nurse with NMC registration

Postgraduate diploma or degree in Chronic Disease Management

Nurse Prescriber qualification

Job description

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.

Located in a desirable semi-rural area in Kent, our practice is both a dispensing and training facility. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, and you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional nursing care and supporting the health and well-being of our patients. We pride ourselves on 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. Qualifications should include managing chronic health conditions such as asthma, COPD, and diabetes, as well as expertise in cervical cytology, childhood immunizations, travel vaccinations, and treatment room duties. This role requires a well-presented individual with a calm, methodical approach, empathetic and professional interaction skills, and a working knowledge of EMIS Web (training provided if needed).

Main duties of the job

• Overseeing the day-to-day management of the nursing team
• Providing guidance and support to nurses and HCAs
• Training and coaching the nursing team
• Managing patient assessments
• Infection control
• Conducting clinical consultations

About us

We are a friendly, caring nursing team, including three registered nurses and three HCAs. Our large Medical Practice encompasses multiple departments: Dispensary, Reception, Admin, ENT, Secretaries, 8 GP Partners, 3 salaried GPs, and a Prescribing Clinical Pharmacist. We also conduct Minor Surgery, Vasectomies, and have Community Gynae clinics. Additional services include Physio, Midwife, and Health and Wellbeing Coach.

All departments work collaboratively to ensure the best possible care for our patients.

Benefits include:

• Bank Holidays off
• Free Parking

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a Lead Nurse at Borough Green Medical Practice to manage the nursing team and ensure high-quality patient care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and support to the nursing team
• Ensure delivery of evidence-based nursing care
• Lead clinical governance and quality assurance initiatives
• Oversee management of long-term conditions and chronic disease clinics
• Ensure effective patient assessments, planning, and evaluation of care
• Promote health education and disease prevention
• Supervise, mentor, and support professional development of staff and students
• Conduct appraisals and performance reviews
• Manage staff rotas and staffing levels
• Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards and regulatory requirements
• Participate in audits and quality improvement projects
• Collaborate with GPs, practice manager, and other healthcare professionals
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings
• Liaise with external agencies and community services

Person Specification

Experience

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

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration
• Extensive experience in primary care or community nursing
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to professional development
• Postgraduate diploma or degree in Chronic Disease Management
• Nurse Prescriber qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position is subject to a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order 1975). Applicants will need to submit to a DBS disclosure to check for any criminal convictions.