Lead Practice Nurse

Job summary

Lincoln House Surgery is seeking an experienced and confident Lead Practice Nurse with current GP Surgery experience who can hit the ground running from day one.

This is not a role for someone new to general practice. We are looking for a nurse with solid experience in a GP surgery/primary care setting, who is already competent and confident in the day-to-day responsibilities of a Practice Nurse and can provide leadership to an established team.

This is a full-time position including one late evening clinic (10am6pm). You will be expected to work across both sites on a rota basis.

You will provide excellent patient care while taking a key leadership role within the nursing team, helping ensure high standards, compliance and smooth day-to-day operations.

Main duties of the job

• Adult and childhood vaccination and immunisation programmes
• Travel vaccinations and travel health advice
• Cervical cytology (smears)
• Health assessments and new patient checks
• Hypertension management and reviews
• Asthma, COPD and Diabetes clinics/reviews
• Wound care and dressings
• Long-term condition management
• Medication reviews and treatment monitoring
• Family planning support
• Health promotion and preventative care
• Phlebotomy, ECGs and treatment room procedures
• Opportunistic care and patient education
• Day-to-day clinical leadership and supervision
• Managing nursing team rotas and clinical cover
• Supporting staff development, mentorship and appraisals
• Monitoring staff competencies and training requirements
• Managing and supporting staff absence processes
• Ensuring policies and procedures are followed
• Acting as a role model for excellent clinical standards
• Supporting recruitment, induction and team development
• Leading on Infection Prevention & Control (IPC)
• Supporting and maintaining CQC compliance
• Leading audits and quality improvement projects
• Developing and reviewing clinical policies
• Ensuring nursing team compliance and standards are maintained
• Maintaining accurate records and evidence gathering

About us

Lincoln House Surgery is a busy, progressive GP Practice with two branches in Apsley and Highfield, Hemel Hempstead.

We are a supportive, data-driven and agile practice committed to delivering high-quality patient care and investing in our staff.

Benefits include:

• 6 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• NHS Pension
• Free onsite parking
• Company events
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Supportive team environment

If you are interested in joining our forward-thinking practice and making a meaningful contribution to patient care, wed love to hear from you.

PLEASE NOTE:

This role is subject to DBS checks.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received or a suitable candidate is identified.

Applicants MUST have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support visa applications for this role.