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
- 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
- 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
Trinity Medical Centre is a well established and busy GP practice located in the heart of Wakefield, serving a large and diverse patient population from its Thornhill Street site. The practice provides a wide range of high quality primary care services, including chronic disease management, child immunisations, diabetes care, minor surgery, contraceptive services (including LARC), COPD and asthma clinics, and learning disability health checks.
As a forward thinking practice, Trinity Medical Centre also supports digital access, offering online triage systems, appointment booking, repeat prescription services, and remote medical advice to help patients receive timely, safe, and effective care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Overview
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.
Key Responsibilities
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
- 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
Governance & Quality Assurance
- Act as Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Lead:
- Conduct audits, deliver training, ensure compliance
- Lead on clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with CQC standards and clinical protocols
- Participate in significant event reviews and disseminate learning
- Maintain and monitor cold chain and vaccine storage protocols
Strategic & Collaborative Working
- Work with GPs and Practice Manager to develop services and clinics
- Contribute to Enhanced Services and QOF achievement
- Liaise with external agencies (e.g. safeguarding, district nursing, social care)
- Represent the nursing team in multidisciplinary meetings
- Respond to national policy changes and implement best practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Overview
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.
Key Responsibilities
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
- 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
Governance & Quality Assurance
- Act as Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Lead:
- Conduct audits, deliver training, ensure compliance
- Lead on clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with CQC standards and clinical protocols
- Participate in significant event reviews and disseminate learning
- Maintain and monitor cold chain and vaccine storage protocols
Strategic & Collaborative Working
- Work with GPs and Practice Manager to develop services and clinics
- Contribute to Enhanced Services and QOF achievement
- Liaise with external agencies (e.g. safeguarding, district nursing, social care)
- Represent the nursing team in multidisciplinary meetings
- Respond to national policy changes and implement best practice
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years post-registration experience in primary care
Desirable
- Training in travel health, cytology, or respiratory care
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (RGN)
- A recognised diabetes qualification
Desirable
- Experience with respiratory care
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years post-registration experience in primary care
Desirable
- Training in travel health, cytology, or respiratory care
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (RGN)
- A recognised diabetes qualification
Desirable
- Experience with respiratory care
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).
