Job summary
Are you an experienced general practice nurse ready to lead and inspire a team? Aspiro
Healthcare is seeking a proactive and resilient Nurse Manager to head our dedicated
nursing team across five GP sites in Derby.
As part of a dynamic and supportive leadership team, you will play a central role in shaping
clinical standards, enhancing patient experience, and driving excellence in care delivery.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a measurable difference in population health
outcomes within a forward-thinking organisation
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the leadership, professional development and day to day
coordination of the nursing workforce, ensuring a high standard of clinical care across our
sites. The role covers:
Clinical oversight of long-term condition management, infection control and
immunisation standards
Coaching, supervision and professional development of the nursing team
Ensuring compliance with CQC, IPC, safeguarding and other governance
frameworks
Leading and supporting clinical audits and improvement plans
Contributing to QOF achievement and delivering financially sustainable care
Working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure patient-centred
service delivery
Responding to the evolving needs of the organisation with flexibility and resilience
About us
We are a collaborative, innovative organisation committed to high-quality patient care and
professional development. Youll be part of a values-led team, supported to grow your
leadership skills and shape the future of community healthcare in Derby.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be a registered nurse with proven leadership experience and a
strong background in primary care. This role involves both clinical duties and team
leadership, supporting the delivery of patient-centred care and contributing to the ongoing
development of our services.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Leadership and Team Management:
- Provide visible leadership across all five sites, promoting a culture of professionalism,
learning and continuous improvement
- Line manage the nursing team including Practice Nurses, HCAs, and other allied
nursing roles, ensuring appropriate skill mix and service coverage
- Lead regular team meetings and facilitate open communication across the nursing
workforce
- Develop and deliver structured supervision, coaching and performance review
processes
- Ensure effective induction, ongoing support and competency assessment for all new
and existing staff
- Ensure all training, development and induction of Nursing Team members are
undertaken in line with practice policies and procedures.
Clinical Oversight and Governance
Clinical Oversight and Governance:
- Ensure high standards of care in line with NMC code, national guidance, local
protocols and CQC requirements
- Oversee infection prevention and control, immunisation standards, and chronic
disease management delivery
- Work with the Leadership Team and Clinical Leads to ensure compliance with
safeguarding, patient safety and clinical effectiveness frameworks
- Maintain and audit documentation standards and clinical protocols
Strategic Planning and Service Delivery:
-
Contribute to the planning and delivery of sustainable nursing services aligned to
patient need and practice priorities
- Work in partnership with other clinicians and managers to identify opportunities for
service development, workforce expansion and pathway redesign. Support delivery of
QOF, Enhanced Services, and financial targets through effective team performance
and data-driven planning
- Embed evidence-based practice and national best practice standards in long-term
condition care
Performance Monitoring and Activity Measurement:
- Develop and maintain nursing activity and performance dashboards to monitor
workload, outcomes and quality metrics
- Regularly review clinical throughput, appointment usage, and patient feedback to
drive improvement
- Identify under performance and implement supportive interventions where needed
- Provide quarterly reporting to the leadership team on workforce metrics, including
capacity, clinical output, and audit findings
Clinical Commitment
- The Nurse Manager will maintain a reduced clinical caseload (typically one to two sessions
per week) to retain patient contact and clinical competence. This allows most of the working
week to be allocated to management, supervision and strategic leadership responsibilities.
Please see the attached Job Description for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be a registered nurse with proven leadership experience and a
strong background in primary care. This role involves both clinical duties and team
leadership, supporting the delivery of patient-centred care and contributing to the ongoing
development of our services.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Leadership and Team Management:
- Provide visible leadership across all five sites, promoting a culture of professionalism,
learning and continuous improvement
- Line manage the nursing team including Practice Nurses, HCAs, and other allied
nursing roles, ensuring appropriate skill mix and service coverage
- Lead regular team meetings and facilitate open communication across the nursing
workforce
- Develop and deliver structured supervision, coaching and performance review
processes
- Ensure effective induction, ongoing support and competency assessment for all new
and existing staff
- Ensure all training, development and induction of Nursing Team members are
undertaken in line with practice policies and procedures.
Clinical Oversight and Governance
Clinical Oversight and Governance:
- Ensure high standards of care in line with NMC code, national guidance, local
protocols and CQC requirements
- Oversee infection prevention and control, immunisation standards, and chronic
disease management delivery
- Work with the Leadership Team and Clinical Leads to ensure compliance with
safeguarding, patient safety and clinical effectiveness frameworks
- Maintain and audit documentation standards and clinical protocols
Strategic Planning and Service Delivery:
-
Contribute to the planning and delivery of sustainable nursing services aligned to
patient need and practice priorities
- Work in partnership with other clinicians and managers to identify opportunities for
service development, workforce expansion and pathway redesign. Support delivery of
QOF, Enhanced Services, and financial targets through effective team performance
and data-driven planning
- Embed evidence-based practice and national best practice standards in long-term
condition care
Performance Monitoring and Activity Measurement:
- Develop and maintain nursing activity and performance dashboards to monitor
workload, outcomes and quality metrics
- Regularly review clinical throughput, appointment usage, and patient feedback to
drive improvement
- Identify under performance and implement supportive interventions where needed
- Provide quarterly reporting to the leadership team on workforce metrics, including
capacity, clinical output, and audit findings
Clinical Commitment
- The Nurse Manager will maintain a reduced clinical caseload (typically one to two sessions
per week) to retain patient contact and clinical competence. This allows most of the working
week to be allocated to management, supervision and strategic leadership responsibilities.
Please see the attached Job Description for more information.
Person Specification
Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- Strong knowledge of QOF, CQC compliance, safeguarding, infection control, and governance requirements.
- Excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills.
- Ability to work across multiple sites and manage competing priorities.
- Strong IT skills including clinical systems (e.g. SystmOne, Accurux however full training will be provided).
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with an active NMC registration
- At least one formal qualification in a long-term condition area (e.g. diabetes, asthma/COPD, cardiovascular disease).
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a primary care setting, including autonomous management of long-term conditions.
- Demonstrable leadership or management experience within a clinical team
Desirable
- Experience in staff performance management or workforce planning.
- Evidence of leading clinical audits or quality improvement initiatives.
- Familiarity with workforce and activity dashboards or reporting frameworks.
- Experience in contributing to or delivering service redesign or pathway transformation
- projects.
Person Specification
Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- Strong knowledge of QOF, CQC compliance, safeguarding, infection control, and governance requirements.
- Excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills.
- Ability to work across multiple sites and manage competing priorities.
- Strong IT skills including clinical systems (e.g. SystmOne, Accurux however full training will be provided).
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with an active NMC registration
- At least one formal qualification in a long-term condition area (e.g. diabetes, asthma/COPD, cardiovascular disease).
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a primary care setting, including autonomous management of long-term conditions.
- Demonstrable leadership or management experience within a clinical team
Desirable
- Experience in staff performance management or workforce planning.
- Evidence of leading clinical audits or quality improvement initiatives.
- Familiarity with workforce and activity dashboards or reporting frameworks.
- Experience in contributing to or delivering service redesign or pathway transformation
- projects.
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).
