Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Practice Nurse to join our welcoming GP surgery, serving a patient base of
over 15,500 individuals.
Situated in a
desirable semi-rural location in Kent, our practice is both a dispensing and
training facility. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality,
patient-centred care, and you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional
nursing care and supporting the health and well-being of our patients. We take
pride in our professional and caring approach to supporting our patients and
the local community.
We are seeking a dedicated, passionate,
skilled, and motivated individual to lead and support our well-established team. The ideal candidate should have experience in general practice and
a strong background in leading nursing teams whom may also possess the
necessary qualifications for managing chronic health conditions such as Asthma,
COPD, and Diabetes, as well as expertise in cervical cytology, childhood
immunisations, travel vaccinations and treatment room duties. This role requires a well-presented
individual with a calm, methodical approach to work, the ability to interact
empathetically and professionally with the public, and a working knowledge of
EMIS Web would be advantageous, though not essential, as full training will be
provided.
Main duties of the job
Overseeing the day-to-day management of the nursing team
Providing guidance and support to nurses/HCAs
Training and coaching the nursing team
Managing patient assessments
Infection control
Conducting clinical consultations
Mentoring students
About us
We are a friendly, and caring nursing team, which includes three registered nurses and three HCAs. We are a large Medical Practice and have multiple departments which include Dispensary, Reception, Admin, ENT, Secretaries, 8 GP Partners and 3 salaried GPs and a Prescribing Clinical Pharmacist. We also carry out Minor Surgery, Vasectomies and have our own Community Gynae clinics. Other services provided include Physio, Midwife and Health and Wellbeing Coach.
All departments are very supportive and work collaboratively to ensure our patients receive the best level of care.
Benefits include:
Flexible working pattern
Bank Holidays off
NHS Pension Scheme
Free Parking
Flu Vaccination
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a Lead Nurse at Borough Green Medical Practice to play a crucial role in managing the nursing team and ensuring high-quality patient care is delivered.
Responsibilities:
- Clinical Leadership:
- Provide clinical leadership and support to the nursing team.
- Ensure the delivery of evidence-based nursing care.
- Lead on clinical governance and quality assurance initiatives.
- Patient Care:
- Oversee the management of long-term conditions and chronic disease clinics.
- Ensure effective patient assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
- Promote health education and disease prevention strategies.
- Team Management:
- Supervise, mentor, and support the professional development of nursing staff and students.
- Conduct appraisals and performance reviews.
- Manage staff rotas and ensure adequate staffing levels.
- Policy and Procedure:
- Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with CQC standards and other regulatory requirements.
- Participate in audits and quality improvement projects.
- Collaboration:
- Work collaboratively with GPs, practice manager, and other healthcare professionals.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Liaise with external agencies and community services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a Lead Nurse at Borough Green Medical Practice to play a crucial role in managing the nursing team and ensuring high-quality patient care is delivered.
Responsibilities:
- Clinical Leadership:
- Provide clinical leadership and support to the nursing team.
- Ensure the delivery of evidence-based nursing care.
- Lead on clinical governance and quality assurance initiatives.
- Patient Care:
- Oversee the management of long-term conditions and chronic disease clinics.
- Ensure effective patient assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
- Promote health education and disease prevention strategies.
- Team Management:
- Supervise, mentor, and support the professional development of nursing staff and students.
- Conduct appraisals and performance reviews.
- Manage staff rotas and ensure adequate staffing levels.
- Policy and Procedure:
- Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with CQC standards and other regulatory requirements.
- Participate in audits and quality improvement projects.
- Collaboration:
- Work collaboratively with GPs, practice manager, and other healthcare professionals.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Liaise with external agencies and community services.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of leading a nursing team
- Experience of working within general practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
- Extensive experience in primary care or community nursing.
- Strong leadership and management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Practice assessor qualification.
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
- Nurse Prescriber
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of leading a nursing team
- Experience of working within general practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
- Extensive experience in primary care or community nursing.
- Strong leadership and management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Practice assessor qualification.
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
- Nurse Prescriber
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).