Lead Practice Nurse — Clinical Leadership & Quality

NHS Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in London seeks a Lead Practice Nurse to provide safe, person-centred care while leading and coordinating the nursing team. The post holder remains professionally accountable for clinical practice under NMC guidelines and supports governance, quality and safety across the service.

They will oversee nursing systems, ensure training, competency and supervision, liaise with GPs and Practice Partners, and participate in safeguarding, infection prevention and reporting to management on a

Qualifications

• Adherence to the NMC Code and continuing professional development.
• Strong nursing leadership and team coordination skills.
• Experience in clinical governance, patient safety and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care independently or with GPs within professional competence and protocols.
• Lead and coordinate the nursing team with effective delegation and supervision.
• Maintain records, consent, safeguarding awareness and escalation of concerns.
• Oversee audits, incident reporting and action plans for quality and safety.
• Support recruitment, induction, supervision and CPD for nursing staff.
• Manage vaccination, medicines, stock, and recall processes with appropriate staff.
• Ensure information governance and safety in line with local policies.

Job description

NHS Jobs in London seeks a Lead Practice Nurse to provide safe, person-centred care while leading and coordinating the nursing team. The post holder remains professionally accountable for clinical practice under NMC guidelines and supports governance, quality and safety across the service.

They will oversee nursing systems, ensure training, competency and supervision, liaise with GPs and Practice Partners, and participate in safeguarding, infection prevention and reporting to management on a