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The Lighthouse Group Practice

Lead Practice Nurse

The closing date is 24 December 2025

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Job summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Practice Nurse to join our hardworking and friendly primary care team. In this senior role, you will provide clinical leadership, support and mentor the nursing team, and undertake one-to-one reviews to ensure ongoing professional development. You will oversee infection prevention and control, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and play a key role in shaping and developing our services, including long-term condition management and preventive care.

Please kindly note that the proposed interview date for shortlisted candidates is Wednesday 7 January 2026.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide clinical leadership and support to the nursing team, including one-to-one reviews and mentoring.

  • Deliver high-quality patient care across general practice services, including chronic disease management, immunisations, wound care, and health promotion.

  • Oversee infection prevention and control within the practice.

  • Develop, implement, and review clinical protocols, pathways, and policies.

  • Lead or contribute to audits, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical governance.

  • Work collaboratively with GPs, healthcare assistants, and other practice staff to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centred care.

  • Support professional development and training of the nursing team.

    • About us

    The Lighthouse Group Practice is a busy, welcoming inner-city GP surgery providing a full range of NHS services to approximately 13,000 registered patients. As an established training practice, we are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a friendly and professional environment. Our experienced team takes pride in maintaining excellent standards of clinical care, customer service, and continuous professional development.

    Details

    Date posted

    09 December 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

    Reference number

    A0585-25-0008

    Job locations

    Southsea Medical Centre

    Carlisle Road

    Portsmouth

    PO5 1AT


    The Devonshire Practice

    262 Devonshire Avenue

    Southsea

    Hampshire

    PO4 9EH


    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Key duties include, but are not limited to:

    Key Duties

    • Provide leadership, support, and mentorship to the nursing team.

    • Undertake one-to-one reviews and support professional development.

    • Deliver high-quality clinical care across chronic disease management, immunisations, wound care, and health promotion.

    • Oversee infection prevention and control within the practice.

    • Develop, implement, and review clinical protocols and participate in audits and quality improvement.

    • Collaborate with GPs, healthcare assistants, and the wider team to ensure safe, patient-centred care.

    Please see attached Job Description for further details

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Key duties include, but are not limited to:

    Key Duties

    • Provide leadership, support, and mentorship to the nursing team.

    • Undertake one-to-one reviews and support professional development.

    • Deliver high-quality clinical care across chronic disease management, immunisations, wound care, and health promotion.

    • Oversee infection prevention and control within the practice.

    • Develop, implement, and review clinical protocols and participate in audits and quality improvement.

    • Collaborate with GPs, healthcare assistants, and the wider team to ensure safe, patient-centred care.

    Please see attached Job Description for further details

    Person Specification

    Experience

    Essential

    • Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience, including at least 2 years in primary care.

    Desirable

    • Leadership or management experience.

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
    • Up-to-date clinical training relevant to general practice.

    Desirable

    • Postgraduate qualification in long-term condition management or primary care nursing.
    Person Specification

    Experience

    Essential

    • Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience, including at least 2 years in primary care.

    Desirable

    • Leadership or management experience.

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
    • Up-to-date clinical training relevant to general practice.

    Desirable

    • Postgraduate qualification in long-term condition management or primary care nursing.

    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).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    The Lighthouse Group Practice

    Address

    Southsea Medical Centre

    Carlisle Road

    Portsmouth

    PO5 1AT


    Employer's website

    https://www.lighthousegrouppractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    The Lighthouse Group Practice

    Address

    Southsea Medical Centre

    Carlisle Road

    Portsmouth

    PO5 1AT


    Employer's website

    https://www.lighthousegrouppractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    HR Officer

    Lidia Rushton

    Lidia.rushton@nhs.net

    Details

    Date posted

    09 December 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

    Reference number

    A0585-25-0008

    Job locations

    Southsea Medical Centre

    Carlisle Road

    Portsmouth

    PO5 1AT


    The Devonshire Practice

    262 Devonshire Avenue

    Southsea

    Hampshire

    PO4 9EH


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