Job summary
The Lead Practice Nurse is a senior clinical leader within
the GP practice, responsible for overseeing the nursing team and ensuring the
delivery of safe, effective, and evidence-based care. This role combines
hands-on clinical work with team leadership, service development, and strategic
input into practice operations.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties
- Deliver high-quality nursing care including:
- Chronic disease management (Inc Diabetes Management and insulin initiation)
- Cervical cytology and womens health clinics
- Childhood and adult immunisations
- Travel health advice and vaccinations
- Wound care
- Contraceptive services (e.g. pill checks, injections)
- Coordinate administration of under Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and within scope of practice
- Provide health promotion and lifestyle advice (e.g. smoking cessation, weight management)
- Support patients in managing long-term conditions and medication adherence
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records using appropriate coding
Team Leadership & Management
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- Line manage practice nurses, HCAs, and phlebotomists
- Conduct appraisals and assist with planning leave
- Lead recruitment, induction, and training of new nursing staff
- Organise and lead regular nursing team meetings
- Delegate clinical responsibilities safely and appropriately
- Support staff with mandatory training and CPD requirements
About us
We are a thriving, forward-thinking practice serving a diverse community of over 27,000 patients, supported by a dedicated team of more than 100 professionals. Located in the heart of Wakefield, with a branch in Sandal, we are proud to be rooted in our local area while embracing innovation and growth.
Our valuesintegrity, passion, diversity, and continuous developmentguide everything we do, both for our patients and our staff. As a committed training practice, we support the development of future healthcare professionals, including Trainee GPs, medical students, and nursing students.
Our patients benefit from a wide range of expertise and enhanced services delivered by our highly skilled and multidisciplinary clinical teams.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced clinical leader to oversee the delivery of high-quality nursing services within our practice. The role involves providing contraceptive care (including pill checks and injections), coordinating treatments under Patient Group Directions (PGDs), and offering health promotion advice on lifestyle. The postholder will support patients with long-term conditions specialising in diabetes management and medication adherence, while maintaining accurate clinical records. As a team leader, they will manage practice nurses, healthcare assistants, and phlebotomistsconducting appraisals, planning leave, leading recruitment and induction, and facilitating regular team meetings. They will ensure safe delegation of clinical duties and support staff with mandatory training and CPD. Acting as the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Lead, they will conduct audits, deliver training, and ensure compliance with clinical standards and CQC requirements. The role also includes leading quality improvement initiatives, managing vaccine protocols, and participating in significant event reviews. Collaboratively, they will work with GPs and the Practice Manager to develop services, contribute to Enhanced Services and QOF targets, liaise with external agencies, and represent the nursing team in multidisciplinary meetingsresponding proactively to national policy changes and embedding best practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced clinical leader to oversee the delivery of high-quality nursing services within our practice. The role involves providing contraceptive care (including pill checks and injections), coordinating treatments under Patient Group Directions (PGDs), and offering health promotion advice on lifestyle. The postholder will support patients with long-term conditions specialising in diabetes management and medication adherence, while maintaining accurate clinical records. As a team leader, they will manage practice nurses, healthcare assistants, and phlebotomistsconducting appraisals, planning leave, leading recruitment and induction, and facilitating regular team meetings. They will ensure safe delegation of clinical duties and support staff with mandatory training and CPD. Acting as the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Lead, they will conduct audits, deliver training, and ensure compliance with clinical standards and CQC requirements. The role also includes leading quality improvement initiatives, managing vaccine protocols, and participating in significant event reviews. Collaboratively, they will work with GPs and the Practice Manager to develop services, contribute to Enhanced Services and QOF targets, liaise with external agencies, and represent the nursing team in multidisciplinary meetingsresponding proactively to national policy changes and embedding best practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration
- Training in diabetes care
Desirable
- Training in travel health, cytology, or respiratory care
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years post-registration experience in primary care
- Proven leadership or supervisory experience
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration
- Training in diabetes care
Desirable
- Training in travel health, cytology, or respiratory care
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years post-registration experience in primary care
- Proven leadership or supervisory experience
Desirable
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).
