Lead Nurse

Operose Health Ltd; Islington (MA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 27 days + bank holidays

CPD / study leave

Car benefit scheme

Cycle to work

Travel season ticket loans

Discount cards

Employee wellbeing services

Job summary

Operose Health Ltd is seeking a Lead Nurse to join our team. You will work closely with regional nursing, operational and GP colleagues to ensure targets are met, and you will provide advanced nursing care from history taking through diagnosis and treatment.

The role requires nursing leadership and adherence to clinical standards within a national service framework. The ideal candidate will hold UK NMC registration or be an AHCP, be a Non-medical Prescriber, and have extensive Primary Care

Qualifications

• Must be a First Level UK registered nurse or Registered AHCP.
• Non-medical prescriber status required.
• Extensive clinical experience in Primary Care health settings.
• Experience leading nursing teams and managing staff.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with regional nursing, operational and GP teams to meet targets.
• Provide patient care from history taking to diagnosis, treatment and evaluation.
• Lead nursing team efforts and support clinical governance and policy implementation.

Skills

NMC registered nurse

AHCP registration

Non-medical prescriber

Primary care experience

Nursing leadership

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Are you looking a Lead Nurse looking for an exciting new opportunity?

Job title: Lead Nurse

Salary: Up to £49,500.00 depending on experience

Practice nurse experience is required for this role.

(Smears and childhood immunisations experience is needed)

Main Responsibilities:

Key duties will include:

• 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. Youwill 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.

Ideal Candidate:

Interested? What you will need to be considered:

• 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.

Package Description:

What we can offer you as an Lead Nurse:

• Annualsalary of up to £48,000.00 - £49,500.00 depending on qualifications and experience.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata.
• 1 weeks paid CPD/study leave pro rata per year as well as in house CPD training sessions tailored to meet your needs.
• Variedopportunities for career development within our wider organisation and a range of other exciting employee benefits such as car benefit scheme, cycle to work schemes, travel season ticket loans, discount cards and employee wellbeing services.