Lead Practice Nurse | The Old Fire Station

Humberside Group; Beverley; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Old Fire Station Surgery in Beverley is seeking a Lead Practice Nurse to oversee a team of 6 Nurses/HCAs. The role begins on full‑time equivalent after 30 hours, with a Monday to Friday pattern and occasional 6pm sessions three days a week.

We value excellent clinical skills, strong governance, and a proactive approach to improving patient care within a long‑standing, community‑focused practice in the heart of Beverley.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work autonomously and provide clear clinical guidance to colleagues.
• Strong organisational skills to prioritise and manage competing demands.
• Commitment to professional development and maintaining governance standards.
• Experience leading a nursing team in General Practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the nursing team of 6 Nurses/Health Care Assistants.
• Support colleagues and maintain high clinical standards and governance.
• Manage workload and ensure safe, patient‑centered care.
• Collaborate with Practice Manager and GP Partners on service development.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Autonomy

Clinical decision‑making

Professional development

Team collaboration

Job description

The Old Fire Station Surgery, Beverley
Lead Practice Nurse – 30 hours per week to full time – Monday to Friday
(Successful candidate will be required to work until 6pm three days a week)

We have an exciting opportunity to welcome an experienced and enthusiastic Lead Nurse with excellent clinical skills and a General Practice background to lead our nursing team of 6 Nurses/Health Care Assistants.

The practice is located in the centre of the historic town of Beverley a 5 minute walk from the shops and local amenities, both the train and bus station in walking distance.

Our upgraded premises is partner owned which allows us to provide a full range of traditional and innovative services, including community dermatology, phototherapy, specialist respiratory services and are piloting an ENT service in the practice. We support a wide range of teaching, serving a growing patient base of over 11,000.

We are offering a position to join our long-established, independent, stable, friendly and traditional 7 doctor surgery at the heart of Beverley, East Yorkshire. We place emphasis on practising good medicine, creating a well-managed workload and making work an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. The positive culture of the practice runs through the highly experienced and dedicated team.

What do you require from the right candidate:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Approachable, supportive and able to provide clear professional guidance to colleagues.


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands.


• Ability to work autonomously, use initiative and make appropriate clinical decisions.


• Confident in supporting colleagues and maintaining high professional and clinical standards.


• Proactive approach to identifying areas for service improvement and implementing change.


• Ability to work effectively with the Practice Manager, GP Partners and wider multidisciplinary team.


• Good understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, confidentiality and information governance.


• Commitment to maintaining professional development and keeping up to date with changes in General Practice.


• Flexible and adaptable approach to meet the changing needs of the practice. Available to provide clinical support until 6pm 3 days a week.


• Positive approach to team working and service development.


• Commitment to equality, dignity and respectful patient centered care.

Expected start date as soon as possible.