Practice Nurse Manager

NHS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A large healthcare organization in Southampton is seeking a Nurse Manager to oversee the nursing team and deliver clinical care. This role requires strong leadership, experience in primary care, and a current NMC registration. Responsibilities include managing team activities, ensuring clinical coverage, and collaborating on service development. The position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 to £50,000 annually and a full-time contract.

Qualifications

• Three to five years working experience in primary care.
• Experience managing a team.
• Proven experience in leading or managing a nursing team.

Responsibilities

• Manage team activities for the Practice Nursing team.
• Ensure clinical coverage and skill set suitability.
• Work strategically with GPs to develop nursing services.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical Governance

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration

Management or leadership qualification (e.g., Level 5 or higher)

Tools

EMIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Due to the retirement of the current post-holder, this is an exciting opportunity with a dual role which encompasses working as the manager of the nursing team and participating personally in the delivery of clinical care. The proportion of time allocated to each part of the role is variable and flexible. Specific elements of the role are outlined below but this list is not exhaustive.

About Us

The Red and Green Practice is a large practice providing Primary Care to 23,000 patients in the local area. Our team comprises 14 GPs, 10 Practice Nurses, 2 Health Care Assistants, 2 Phlebotomists plus admin and reception team support. We are a GP training practice so also have GP Registrars and Medical Students on secondment.

Job Details

Date posted: 06 November 2025
Reference number: A2979-25-0012

Pay scheme

Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time

Job locations

The Waterside Health Centre, Beaulieu Road, Hythe, Southampton, SO45 5WX

Job Description

Specific elements of the role are outlined below but this list is not exhaustive.

• Waterside Health Centre and Blackfield Health Centre management activities for the Practice Nursing team, including mentoring and coaching a team of Practice Nurses, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Health Care Assistants, Phlebotomists and Admin Support Staff.
• Recruitment, induction and training of team members.
• Ensuring clinical coverage and suitable skill set for all sessions.
• Management of staff appraisal system and assisting Registered Nurses with NMC revalidation requirements.
• Member of Senior Management Team.
• Work strategically with GPs and SMT to develop the nursing service at Red and Green Practice.
• Working collaboratively with staff in the three member practices of the Primary Care Network to facilitate a joined-up approach to providing nursing care within the PCN.
• Management of Learning Events and delivery of resultant action plans.
• Delivery of annual QOF targets.
• Management of annual flu vaccine procurement and delivery.
• Management of Covid Vaccine Programme specifically organisation of the clinic setting, vaccine management and assisting with recruitment and training of volunteer workforce.
• Cervical smear lead.
• Infection Prevention and Control lead.

Person Specification

Essential

• Three to five years working experience in primary care.
• Experience managing a team.
• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.
• Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to primary care or leadership.
• Significant post‑registration experience in a primary care or community setting.
• Proven experience in leading or managing a nursing team or multidisciplinary staff.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical governance, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives.
• Experience in managing workloads, rotas, and resource allocation.
• Experience in supporting or conducting staff appraisals, supervision, and development plans.
• Strong understanding of primary care services, chronic disease management, and QOF.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control, safeguarding, and CQC standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise, delegate, and manage competing demands effectively.
• Competence in using clinical systems (EMIS) and Microsoft Office applications.
• A proactive, supportive, and motivational leader.
• Committed to high standards of patient care and continuous improvement.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Management or leadership qualification (e.g., Level 5 or higher, ILM, or equivalent).
• Mentorship or practice assessor qualification.
• Training in change management, coaching, or quality improvement.
• Previous experience in a similar Nurse Manager/Lead or Senior Nurse role in primary care.
• Involvement in workforce planning and recruitment.
• Understanding of current NHS policy, PCN structures, and commissioning frameworks.
• Experience in audit, data analysis, and use of performance indicators to drive improvement.
• Knowledge of long‑term condition management, including diabetes, COPD, and hypertension.
• Innovative, adaptable, and solution‑focused.
• Strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development.
• Ability to represent the practice or PCN at local or regional forums.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Post subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure must be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

The Red & Green Practice
The Waterside Health Centre
Beaulieu Road
Hythe, Southampton
SO45 5WX
Employer's website: https://www.redandgreenpractice.co.uk/