Practice Lead Nurse

Laindon Medical Group; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Laindon Medical Group in Laindon, Essex, is seeking an experienced Practice Lead Nurse to combine hands-on diabetes care with leadership of the nursing team.

You will provide clinical guidance, coordinate services, uphold safety and governance, and support ongoing development of diabetes and long-term condition services alongside GPs and a wider MDT.

The role offers protected time to lead, mentor staff, and contribute to audits and improvements in clinical practice.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Substantial experience in general practice or primary care nursing.
• Experience in diabetes management with a clear special interest.
• Experience of long-term condition management and routine practice nursing.
• Good clinical judgement, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to support colleagues and contribute positively to a team.
• Commitment to patient safety, clinical governance and evidence-based care.
• Approachable, proactive and collaborative working style.
• Recognised qualification in diabetes care.
• Previous experience in a senior practice nurse or clinical leadership role.
• Experience mentoring colleagues, supporting learners or contributing to clinical audits.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership, guidance and support to the nursing team.
• Coordinate nursing services, workloads and clinical activity.
• Maintain high standards of patient safety, infection prevention and clinical governance.
• Support staff development, supervision and clinical competencies.
• Contribute to audits, reviews and improvements in clinical practice.
• Support development of diabetes and other long-term condition services.
• Work with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain clinical protocols, policies and patient recall systems.

Skills

NMC registration

General practice nursing

Diabetes management

Long-term condition care

Clinical leadership

Team mentoring

Clinical governance

Patient safety

Communication

Collaborative working

Diabetes care qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced Practice Nurse with a passion for diabetes care, clinical excellence, and supporting others to thrive?

Laindon Medical Group is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and forward-thinking Practice Lead Nurse to join our friendly, well-established GP practice in Laindon, Essex.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse ready to take the next step in their career, combining hands‑on clinical care with the opportunity to lead, support and develop a dedicated nursing team.

A special interest and experience in diabetes management are essential for this role. We are looking for someone who can bring confidence and expertise in diabetes care while contributing to the wider services provided within general practice.

Main duties of the job

Providing clinical leadership, guidance and support to the nursing team.

Helping coordinate nursing services, workloads and clinical activity.

Maintaining high standards of patient safety, infection prevention and clinical governance.

Supporting staff development, supervision and clinical competencies.

Contributing to audits, reviews and improvements in clinical practice.

Supporting the development of diabetes and other long‑term condition services.

Working collaboratively with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Helping ensure clinical protocols, policies and patient recall systems are maintained and effective.

You will be supported with protected time to carry out these responsibilities, with opportunities to develop the role alongside the practice team.

Clinical responsibilities and areas of practice

Diabetes management is an essential part of this role. You will be expected to have relevant experience and confidence in supporting patients with diabetes, including routine reviews, monitoring, education and ongoing management within your competence.

Long‑term condition management- Supporting patients with conditions such as hypertension, asthma, COPD and cardiovascular disease.

Immunisations and preventative care-

General practice nursing- Undertaking relevant clinical procedures, such as venepuncture, wound care and other routine nursing interventions.

Women's health and screening

Patient assessment and safety

About us

Laindon Medical Group is a long‑established, forward‑thinking training practice serving a large and diverse local community. We are committed to delivering safe, effective and compassionate care while continually developing our services and supporting our staff.

Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, practice nurses, GP assistants, healthcare assistants, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals. As a training practice, we value learning, teamwork and the sharing of clinical expertise.

We believe that great patient care starts with a supported, skilled and motivated team, and we want someone who will help us continue to improve our nursing services and patient outcomes.

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities

Your role will include

Providing clinical leadership, guidance and support to the nursing team.

Helping coordinate nursing services, workloads and clinical activity.

Maintaining high standards of patient safety, infection prevention and clinical governance.

Supporting staff development, supervision and clinical competencies.

Contributing to audits, reviews and improvements in clinical practice.

Supporting the development of diabetes and other long‑term condition services.

Working collaboratively with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Helping ensure clinical protocols, policies and patient recall systems are maintained and effective.

You will be supported with protected time to carry out these responsibilities, with opportunities to develop the role alongside the practice team.

Clinical responsibilities and areas of practice

Diabetes management is an essential part of this role. You will be expected to have relevant experience and confidence in supporting patients with diabetes, including routine reviews, monitoring, education and ongoing management within your competence.

Alongside this, we are looking for a well‑rounded practice nurse who can contribute to our wider clinical services, including

Long‑term condition management- Supporting patients with conditions such as hypertension, asthma, COPD and cardiovascular disease.

Immunisations and preventative care- Contributing to vaccination programmes, health checks and health promotion.

General practice nursing: Undertaking relevant clinical procedures, such as venepuncture, wound care and other routine nursing interventions.

Women's health and screening- Supporting services such as cervical screening, where appropriately trained.

Patient assessment and safety- Maintaining accurate records, following clinical protocols and recognising when further clinical input is required.

We do not expect you to be a specialist in every area. We are looking for someone with strong core practice nursing skills, a commitment to safe patient care and a willingness to develop their knowledge and skills where needed.

What we are looking for

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.

Substantial experience in general practice or primary care nursing.

Experience in diabetes management, with a clear special interest in this area.

Experience of long‑term condition management and routine practice nursing.

Good clinical judgement, communication and organisational skills.

The ability to support colleagues and contribute positively to a team.

A commitment to patient safety, clinical governance and evidence‑based care.

An approachable, proactive and collaborative working style.

A recognised qualification in diabetes care.

Previous experience in a senior practice nurse or clinical leadership role.

Experience mentoring colleagues, supporting learners or contributing to clinical audits.

We welcome applications from experienced practice nurses ready to take the next step into leadership, as well as established lead nurses looking for a new opportunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Substantial experience in general practice or primary care nursing.
• Experience in diabetes management, with a clear special interest in this area.
• Experience of long‑term condition management and routine practice nursing.
• Good clinical judgement, communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to support colleagues and contribute positively to a team.
• A commitment to patient safety, clinical governance and evidence‑based care.
• An approachable, proactive and collaborative working style.
• A recognised qualification in diabetes care.
• Previous experience in a senior practice nurse or clinical leadership role.
• Experience mentoring colleagues, supporting learners or contributing to clinical audits.
• We welcome applications from experienced practice nurses ready to take the next step into leadership, as well as established lead nurses looking for a new opportunity.

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.