Job summary
Village Health Group - Lead
Practice Nurse - Exciting Opportunity in Rushcliffe
Location: Rushcliffe (with four practice sites)
Salary:
Competitive, depending on experience
Hours:
Full-time, flexible working hours available
Are you an experienced, dynamic
Practice Nurse with a passion for leadership? Do you want to make a real
difference in a large, growing primary care network? We are looking for a
motivated and skilled Lead Practice Nurse to join our dedicated team at a busy,
well-established practice in Rushcliffe, supporting a patient list size of approx.
27,500.
About Us:
Our practice operates across four locations in the vibrant Rushcliffe area,
providing high-quality, patient-centred care to our local community. With a
collaborative, multi-disciplinary team, we are committed to delivering the best
healthcare services and developing innovative, efficient ways of working.
Main duties of the job
Your Role: As our Lead Practice Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering clinical care, supporting the nursing team, and ensuring that the practice delivers excellent patient care. Your leadership will be vital in driving clinical quality, team development, and continuous improvement. You will oversee a variety of clinical services, including chronic disease management, immunisations, wound care, and health promotion, working closely with GPs and other healthcare professionals to meet the needs of our patients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the nursing team, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Deliver high-quality clinical care to a diverse patient base.
- Oversee the development and implementation of clinical protocols and care pathways.
- Provide mentorship and training to junior nursing staff and healthcare assistants.
- Drive quality improvement initiatives, ensuring excellent standards of care across all four locations.
- Manage and develop the administration of clinical services, including recall systems and patient health reviews.
- Contribute to strategic planning and service development within the practice.
About us
About You: We are looking for an experienced nurse with a proven track record in leadership and general practice nursing. You should have:
- Current NMC registration and a valid Practice Nurse qualification.
- Strong leadership skills with experience in managing teams and developing clinical services.
- A comprehensive understanding of primary care services and national healthcare policies.
- A commitment to high standards of patient care and clinical governance.
- An independent non-medical prescribing qualification (desirable but not essential).
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- A proactive approach to professional development and quality improvement.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and inclusive working environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
- Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
- The chance to make a significant impact on patient care and the future direction of the practice.
If you're looking to take the next step in your career and make a real difference in a growing practice, we would love to hear from you.
If you would like to know more about the role then please contact Suzy Lyon on 07966 574177 for an informal chat.
Interviews to be held on Tuesday 14th January 2025.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
PostLead Practice Nurse
Salary GradeTBC
Reporting toManaging Director
Accountable toPartners
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
To lead and manage the nursing team within the practice, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based patient care in line with clinical guidelines and practice objectives. The role involves supporting professional development, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and contributing to the strategic goals of the practice.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership and Management - Act as a clinical leader and role model, demonstrating best practices and fostering a culture of professionalism, compassion, and teamwork within the nursing team.
- Lead the nursing team in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of care, ensuring alignment with the practice's overall goals and priorities.
- Manage the recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing professional development of nursing staff, conducting regular appraisals and identifying training needs.
- Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and clinical protocols to ensure safe, effective, and consistent care delivery in compliance with national and local guidelines.
- Oversee workforce planning within the nursing team to ensure adequate coverage during periods of absence and seasonal demands.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of the nursing team, providing constructive feedback, coaching, and mentoring to ensure continuous improvement.
Clinical Care - Deliver a wide range of nursing services, including chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, COPD, asthma), wound care, cervical cytology, immunizations, and travel health advice.
- Perform comprehensive health assessments and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
- Lead on specialist clinical areas, such as diabetes, respiratory health, or women's health, providing expert advice and acting as a point of reference for the team.
- Administer treatments, medications, and vaccinations in line with practice policies and national guidelines, ensuring accurate documentation of patient records.
- Support patients in self-management of their health conditions through education, lifestyle advice, and tailored interventions.
- Provide minor illness and injury triage and treatment within scope of practice, escalating cases to GPs or other clinicians as appropriate.
Service Development - Contribute to the strategic planning and development of nursing services, ensuring alignment with the practices goals and the needs of the patient population.
- Monitor patient outcomes through audits and clinical data analysis, using findings to identify areas for improvement and implement service changes.
- Support the introduction and integration of new technologies, tools, and systems to improve efficiency and patient care, including telehealth and digital health platforms.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives, working collaboratively with other team members to enhance the overall patient experience and practice performance.
- Stay informed of national and local health policies, advising the practice on their impact and ensuring nursing services remain compliant and relevant.
Education and Professional Development - Facilitate learning and development opportunities for the nursing team, including organizing training sessions, workshops, and shadowing experiences.
- Mentor and support newly qualified nurses, practice nurse trainees, and healthcare assistants, fostering their growth within the team.
- Maintain personal professional development and revalidation requirements, participating in relevant training and keeping abreast of clinical and technological advancements.
- Promote a learning culture by encouraging reflective practice and participation in clinical supervision.
Health and Safety - Act as the practice lead for infection prevention and control, ensuring adherence to national guidelines and carrying out regular audits.
- Develop and implement health and safety policies, including risk assessments and emergency procedures, to protect staff and patients.
- Ensure the safe handling, storage, and disposal of medical supplies, medications, and hazardous materials in line with legislation.
- Monitor and report any incidents, significant events, or near-misses, taking action to address root causes and prevent recurrence.
Safeguarding and Equality - Act as the safeguarding lead or deputy, ensuring concerns are escalated and managed appropriately, and staff are trained in safeguarding protocols.
- Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion within the practice, ensuring fair and equitable care for all patients, irrespective of background or circumstances.
Administration - Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all patient interactions, clinical assessments, and treatments in the electronic health record system.
- Maintain and review clinical data to support audits, quality improvement projects, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Coordinate and manage recall systems for chronic disease reviews, immunizations, and health screenings to ensure patients receive timely care.
- Oversee the maintenance and updating of patient group directions (PGDs) and ensure staff are trained and authorized to use them.
- Assist in the preparation and submission of reports, including those for the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), CQC inspections, and other regulatory bodies.
- Manage the ordering, stock control, and maintenance of medical supplies and equipment, ensuring cost efficiency and adherence to budgets.
- Collaborate with the practice manager to ensure the nursing teams rota and workload distribution align with practice needs.
- Respond promptly to patient and staff queries, addressing concerns and complaints in line with the practices policies.
Mobility
Employees may be required to work at any of Village Health Groups sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
PostLead Practice Nurse
Salary GradeTBC
Reporting toManaging Director
Accountable toPartners
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
To lead and manage the nursing team within the practice, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based patient care in line with clinical guidelines and practice objectives. The role involves supporting professional development, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and contributing to the strategic goals of the practice.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership and Management - Act as a clinical leader and role model, demonstrating best practices and fostering a culture of professionalism, compassion, and teamwork within the nursing team.
- Lead the nursing team in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of care, ensuring alignment with the practice's overall goals and priorities.
- Manage the recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing professional development of nursing staff, conducting regular appraisals and identifying training needs.
- Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and clinical protocols to ensure safe, effective, and consistent care delivery in compliance with national and local guidelines.
- Oversee workforce planning within the nursing team to ensure adequate coverage during periods of absence and seasonal demands.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of the nursing team, providing constructive feedback, coaching, and mentoring to ensure continuous improvement.
Clinical Care - Deliver a wide range of nursing services, including chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, COPD, asthma), wound care, cervical cytology, immunizations, and travel health advice.
- Perform comprehensive health assessments and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
- Lead on specialist clinical areas, such as diabetes, respiratory health, or women's health, providing expert advice and acting as a point of reference for the team.
- Administer treatments, medications, and vaccinations in line with practice policies and national guidelines, ensuring accurate documentation of patient records.
- Support patients in self-management of their health conditions through education, lifestyle advice, and tailored interventions.
- Provide minor illness and injury triage and treatment within scope of practice, escalating cases to GPs or other clinicians as appropriate.
Service Development - Contribute to the strategic planning and development of nursing services, ensuring alignment with the practices goals and the needs of the patient population.
- Monitor patient outcomes through audits and clinical data analysis, using findings to identify areas for improvement and implement service changes.
- Support the introduction and integration of new technologies, tools, and systems to improve efficiency and patient care, including telehealth and digital health platforms.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives, working collaboratively with other team members to enhance the overall patient experience and practice performance.
- Stay informed of national and local health policies, advising the practice on their impact and ensuring nursing services remain compliant and relevant.
Education and Professional Development - Facilitate learning and development opportunities for the nursing team, including organizing training sessions, workshops, and shadowing experiences.
- Mentor and support newly qualified nurses, practice nurse trainees, and healthcare assistants, fostering their growth within the team.
- Maintain personal professional development and revalidation requirements, participating in relevant training and keeping abreast of clinical and technological advancements.
- Promote a learning culture by encouraging reflective practice and participation in clinical supervision.
Health and Safety - Act as the practice lead for infection prevention and control, ensuring adherence to national guidelines and carrying out regular audits.
- Develop and implement health and safety policies, including risk assessments and emergency procedures, to protect staff and patients.
- Ensure the safe handling, storage, and disposal of medical supplies, medications, and hazardous materials in line with legislation.
- Monitor and report any incidents, significant events, or near-misses, taking action to address root causes and prevent recurrence.
Safeguarding and Equality - Act as the safeguarding lead or deputy, ensuring concerns are escalated and managed appropriately, and staff are trained in safeguarding protocols.
- Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion within the practice, ensuring fair and equitable care for all patients, irrespective of background or circumstances.
Administration - Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all patient interactions, clinical assessments, and treatments in the electronic health record system.
- Maintain and review clinical data to support audits, quality improvement projects, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Coordinate and manage recall systems for chronic disease reviews, immunizations, and health screenings to ensure patients receive timely care.
- Oversee the maintenance and updating of patient group directions (PGDs) and ensure staff are trained and authorized to use them.
- Assist in the preparation and submission of reports, including those for the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), CQC inspections, and other regulatory bodies.
- Manage the ordering, stock control, and maintenance of medical supplies and equipment, ensuring cost efficiency and adherence to budgets.
- Collaborate with the practice manager to ensure the nursing teams rota and workload distribution align with practice needs.
- Respond promptly to patient and staff queries, addressing concerns and complaints in line with the practices policies.
Mobility
Employees may be required to work at any of Village Health Groups sites.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a senior nursing role within primary care
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team and across organizational boundaries
- Proven ability to manage and prioritize workload effectively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive approach to change management and service improvement
- Specialist knowledge in chronic disease management, e.g., diabetes, COPD, or respiratory care
- Advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
- Ability to develop and implement clinical policies and protocols
- Knowledge of national and local NHS strategic priorities and guidelines
- Understanding of health inequalities and strategies to address them within primary care
- Ability to use evidence-based practice and make clinical decisions aligned with current guidelines
- Familiarity with safeguarding protocols and ability to act as a safeguarding lead or deputy
- Competence in IT systems, including word processing, spreadsheets, and patient documentation systems (e.g., EMIS Web, SystmOne)
- Understanding of clinical governance, confidentiality, and data protection regulations
- Experience of clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and service evaluations
- Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring
- Ability to participate in and lead professional development sessions and team meetings
- Experience in managing patient recall systems and ensuring compliance with screening and immunization targets
- Ability to engage patients in self-management of long-term conditions and lifestyle changes
- Awareness of emerging technologies in primary care and their potential applications
Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to work independently within a primary care setting while knowing when to escalate
- Willingness and ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the practice
- Car owner/driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes
- Ability to occasionally travel for training or multi-agency meetings
Desirable
- Willingness to participate in extended hours or weekend clinics if required
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (RGN) with active NMC registration
- Evidence of postgraduate education in relevant areas, e.g., chronic disease management or minor illness
- Evidence of continued professional development and reflective practice
- Accreditation in infection prevention and control or willingness to undertake training
Desirable
- Independent Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification
- Leadership or management qualification
- Recognized teaching or mentoring qualification
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a senior nursing role within primary care
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team and across organizational boundaries
- Proven ability to manage and prioritize workload effectively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive approach to change management and service improvement
- Specialist knowledge in chronic disease management, e.g., diabetes, COPD, or respiratory care
- Advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
- Ability to develop and implement clinical policies and protocols
- Knowledge of national and local NHS strategic priorities and guidelines
- Understanding of health inequalities and strategies to address them within primary care
- Ability to use evidence-based practice and make clinical decisions aligned with current guidelines
- Familiarity with safeguarding protocols and ability to act as a safeguarding lead or deputy
- Competence in IT systems, including word processing, spreadsheets, and patient documentation systems (e.g., EMIS Web, SystmOne)
- Understanding of clinical governance, confidentiality, and data protection regulations
- Experience of clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and service evaluations
- Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring
- Ability to participate in and lead professional development sessions and team meetings
- Experience in managing patient recall systems and ensuring compliance with screening and immunization targets
- Ability to engage patients in self-management of long-term conditions and lifestyle changes
- Awareness of emerging technologies in primary care and their potential applications
Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to work independently within a primary care setting while knowing when to escalate
- Willingness and ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the practice
- Car owner/driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes
- Ability to occasionally travel for training or multi-agency meetings
Desirable
- Willingness to participate in extended hours or weekend clinics if required
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (RGN) with active NMC registration
- Evidence of postgraduate education in relevant areas, e.g., chronic disease management or minor illness
- Evidence of continued professional development and reflective practice
- Accreditation in infection prevention and control or willingness to undertake training
Desirable
- Independent Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification
- Leadership or management qualification
- Recognized teaching or mentoring qualification
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
