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Medacs Healthcare; Horsham; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave (pro rata)

Independent CPD/study leave

Learning management system access

Career development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Travel season ticket loans

Discount cards

Wellbeing services

Job summary

Medacs Healthcare is partnering with Operose Health to recruit a Lead Nurse at Park Surgery, Horsham. This permanent, full-time role involves leading nursing teams, ensuring targets and guidelines are met within national service frameworks, and supporting onboarding and compliance.

You must be a UK-registered lead nurse with post-qualification experience, and hold non-medical prescriber credentials. The position offers a competitive salary up to £48,000, pro rata, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• First Level UK registered nurse / Registered AHCP with at least 2 years post qualified experience.
• Non-medical Prescriber.
• Demonstrates sound evidence of academic links.
• Extensive clinical experience in Primary Care Health settings and managing nursing teams.

Responsibilities

• Work with regional nursing, operational and GP teams to meet targets per national service frameworks.
• Provide patient care from history taking to diagnosis, treatment and evaluation within safe clinical decision-making.
• Lead and support the Regional Lead Nurse, deputise as required to maintain high quality standards and assist with nursing/ACHPh quality strategies.

Skills

NMC registered nurse

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Non-medical-prescriber

Education

NMC registration

Non-medical Prescriber

Healthcare management

Job description

Location: Park Surgery, Horsham, RH12 1BG

Salary: Up to £48,000, depending on experience - Pro Rata

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time

About the Role

Medacs Healthcare is delighted to be partnering with Operose Health to recruit a

Lead Nurse for their team at Park Surgery, Horsham. This permanent, full-time position offers you the opportunity to make a genuine difference, to work closely with the regional nursing, operational and GP team members to ensure all targets are met in line with current guidelines and standards within national service frameworks. If successful, we will support you throughout compliance and onboarding, so you feel confident and ready to start your new role.

About You

You are a UK registered

Lead

Nurse with significant post-registration experience. You have extensive clinical experience in Primary Care Health settings and managing nursing teams, and a strong understanding of the Quality Outcomes Framework.

Key Responsibilities

• To work closely with the regional nursing, operational and GP team members to ensure all targets are met in line with current guidelines and standards within national service frameworks.
• You will be acting within your professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. You will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice. You will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process. You will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required. In order to work at this level NMC requirement for advanced practice must be met.
• In addition to the responsibilities above the post holder will support the Regional Lead Nurse and act as a deputy as required to ensure a high level of quality and standards at all times. Will be involved with the implementation and monitoring of all clinical aspects by demonstrating clinical excellence in conjunction with the site clinical lead and assist with the implementation of any nursing / ACHP redesign and quality strategies to ensure a high quality nursing / AHCP team.

Requirements

• First Level UK registered nurse / Registered AHCP with at least 2 years post qualified experience.
• Non-medical Prescriber.
• Demonstrates sound evidence of academic links.
• Extensive clinical experience in Primary Care Health settings and managing nursing teams.
• Understanding of the Lead Role.

What's on Offer

• Annual salary up to £48,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata).
• Support to gain independent prescribing qualification.
• One week paid CPD/study leave per year (pro rata), plus in-house CPD training tailored to your needs.
• Access to our bespoke learning management system.
• Opportunities for career development and specialisation within a large-scale primary care provider.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Travel season ticket loans.
• Discount cards.
• Employee wellbeing services, including free yoga videos and a wellbeing app.

About Operose Health

Operose Health delivers local primary care at scale, supporting over 700,000 registered patients across 82 locations in 16 ICB areas. Their clinical model allows services to focus on local health needs while benefiting from regional and centralised support. Operose Health is dedicated to transforming communities, reducing health inequalities, and supporting the NHS with innovative solutions.

About Medacs Healthcare

Medacs Healthcare is a leading healthcare staffing agency with over 30 years' experience partnering with the NHS and private healthcare providers. Renowned for our commitment to healthcare professionals, we offer expert guidance, ongoing development, and a supportive working environment throughout every stage of their careers. Guided by our values, we are a trusted provider to both the NHS and the private sector.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Medacs Healthcare is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.