Lead Practice Nurse/Independent Prescriber Courtyard Surgery

NHS Wiltshire; Devizes; Presencial; GBP 26.000 - 42.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Full NHS Pension

Five weeks annual leave plus Bank HoL

Free on-site parking

Purpose-built modern premises

Flexible working 3–5 days

Descripción de la vacante

NHS Wiltshire is seeking an experienced Lead Practice Nurse (Band 7 equivalent) to lead our nursing team in West Lavington, Wiltshire. The role offers 22-28 hours per week with no weekend work and a focus on high-quality, person-centred care within a supportive team.

The post requires an NMC-registered nurse with an Independent Prescriber qualification, and proven leadership in primary care for long-term conditions, vaccinations and immunisations.

Formación

• NMC registered nurse with Independent Prescriber qualification (V300).
• Experience managing long-term conditions in primary care.
• Competence in cervical cytology and immunisations.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

Responsabilidades

• Lead nurse-led clinics for diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
• Undertake annual reviews, care planning and treatment optimisation.
• Independently prescribe within scope of practice.
• Lead childhood, travel and seasonal vaccination programmes.
• Complete medication reviews and support repeat prescribing workflows.
• Manage clinical medication queries and medicines optimisation.
• Provide cervical cytology services.
• Supervise and support the wider nursing and clinical support team.
• Contribute to quality improvement, clinical governance and infection control.

Conocimientos

NMC Registered Nurse

Independent Prescriber

Leadership

Long-term conditions

Immunisations

Cervical cytology

Medication reviews

Descripción del empleo

Band 7 Equivalent | 22-28 Hours per Week | West Lavington, Rural Wiltshire

in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside. We are looking for an experienced Lead Practice Nurse, who is also, if possible an Independent Prescriber, to lead our nursing team and help shape the future of our clinical services.

This role offers something increasingly rare in primary care: a manageable workload, no weekend or Bank Holiday working, genuine continuity of care and the opportunity to work as part of a close-knit, supportive team.

Whether you’re already based in the Southwest or considering a move to the countryside, this is an opportunity to combine a rewarding clinical role with an exceptional quality of life.

Why join us?

• Lead and develop nursing services within an established practice
• Small patient list with excellent continuity of care
• Supportive GP and management team who value nurse-led care
• Flexible working across 3-5 days
• No weekend or Bank Holiday working or routine extended-hours commitments
• Full NHS Pension
• Five weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Purpose-built modern premises

Key information

• Salary– Band 7 equivalent salary, dependent upon experience and qualifications.
• Hours – Permanent, 22-28 hours per week (over 3-4 days). Flexible working pattern to be agreed within surgery hours 08.00-18.30 Monday – Friday, closed weekends and Bank Holidays.

The role

• Lead nurse-led clinics for diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
• Undertake annual reviews, care planning and treatment optimisation.
• Independently prescribe within scope of practice.
• Lead childhood, travel and seasonal vaccination programmes.
• Complete medication reviews and support repeat prescribing workflows.
• Manage clinical medication queries and medicines optimisation.
• Provide cervical cytology services.
• Supervise and support the wider nursing and clinical support team.
• Contribute to quality improvement, clinical governance and infection control.

About you

• You will be an NMC-registered nurse with:
• Independent Prescriber qualification (V300)
• Experience managing long-term conditions within primary care
• Competence in cervical cytology and immunisations
• Experience of prescribing and medication reviewsStrong leadership and organisational skills
• A passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care